Independent, conflict-minimised advice with local market focus
Our advisory is structured to minimise conflicts of interest: we prioritise transparent scopes and fee models so recommendations reflect client objectives rather than product placement. With a focus on local market dynamics, our analysts maintain up-to-date comparable datasets and on-the-ground relationships that reveal subtle value drivers—nearby infrastructure projects, planning considerations and seasonal rental performance. This local knowledge translates into more accurate pricing guidance and realistic timelines, reducing the risk of overpaying or underestimating repositioning costs. Clients receive candid appraisals that include downside sensitivity and a practical view of transaction friction — permitting timelier, more confident decisions that align to each client's risk appetite and intended holding period.
Structured due diligence that captures hidden costs
Effective due diligence extends beyond surface defects; it uncovers lifecycle and regulatory exposures that materially affect investment outcomes. Our process systematically reviews legal encumbrances, service charge histories, deferred maintenance, and compliance risks—such as building code discrepancies or unresolved permits. We also estimate realistic refurbishment costs based on local contractor rates and typical timelines, incorporate likely negotiation levers and prepare contingencies. Presenting a consolidated view of these exposures enables clients to negotiate from a position of knowledge or to walk away without emotional bias when an acquisition does not meet risk-return thresholds.
Actionable valuation models & scenario planning
Our valuation outputs are dynamic: rather than a single number, we provide scenario-based forecasts incorporating rent growth assumptions, vacancy trajectories, capex schedules and financing structures. This modelling highlights leverage sensitivity and potential break-even timelines under different operational strategies. Clients receive interactive spreadsheets and clear narrative executive summaries that reveal key assumptions and guide negotiation posture. This approach helps investors compare opportunities on an apples-to-apples basis and supports strategic decisions like phased refurbishments, lease-up campaigns or refinancing timing.
Negotiation support with tactical structuring
Negotiation is where small margins create meaningful value. We support clients through offer structuring, risk allocation clauses, and staged conditionality to protect interests while keeping deals attractive. Tactics include structuring escrow arrangements for remedial works, splitting conditionality between technical and legal milestones, and proposing phased payments tied to inspection sign-offs. We also outline realistic concessions implied by current market sentiment so clients can balance competitiveness with discipline. Our involvement reduces the likelihood of last-minute surprises and enhances the probability of closing on agreed terms.
Post-acquisition asset optimisation and hands-on implementation
Advice does not stop at contract signature. We help operationalise value through targeted capex plans, tenant-mix suggestions and operational KPIs that align with projected returns. Implementation support can include sourcing contractors, managing phased improvements, and coordinating handover processes to minimise vacancy and disruption. By bridging advisory and delivery, we ensure that forecasted improvements are translated into real performance gains, tracked with metrics that matter to owners and investors.
Clear reporting and client-ready deliverables
Deliverables are designed for clarity: executive summaries, annotated valuation workbooks, condition schedules and a prioritized action list to progress opportunities. We emphasise readable outputs that guide boards, lenders and partners through the technical rationale and commercial implications of recommendations. Documentation also includes a risk register and monitoring checkpoints so stakeholders can track implementation and validate that forecasted benefits are being achieved over time.
