Funding development projects

Securing funding for a project is an ever more competitive task in the current economic climate. Banks and funders demand a good return on investment with as little risk as possible.

It is important to fully understand your proposition and to undertake in depth research to evaluate the proposition before submitting a proposal to a bank or fund. A poorly presented proposal will not achieve a favourable outcome.

The profitability of the scheme is paramount in the securing of funding whether it is a development or an investment. The key is the extraction and maximisation of profit and returns and this may involve specialist tax advice and company structuring.

This section is maintained by Dr Joe Giordano, founder of Bargate Consulting Ltd.

RICS standards: Project monitoring

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