Understanding how financing of projects work from a developer’s perspective.

This course is ideal for anyone looking to understand how project finance is procured for development projects and how projects can be packaged in a way that makes equity and debt work.  Using a case study project, we will highlight the key metrics financiers will look at, what risks are considered in the financing of projects and some tips to package the project to secure the most favourable financial outcome.  You will need a basic level of understanding and experience in using Microsoft Excel.

It can be undertaken as a stand-alone program or as a follow on from the 1-day feasibility workshop course. This half day workshop will help you grasp the concepts and develop a deeper understanding of how development feasibility ties in with project financing.

• Why and how project finance is an intricate component of the development life cycle
• Basics of the Capital Stack – Equity, Debt and other sources of capital
• Types of Development Finance and their respective risk appetite
• Common pitfalls and myths in the procurement of project financing
• The project financing process – how it ties in with design, marketing and sales and the typical process
• Financing legal documentation and understanding funding tables and key commercial terms to look out for
• Bank vs Non-Bank Finance – Pros and Cons
• Practical Tips in securing the right finance for your project

• Actual Case study to Bring out financing insights and pitfalls
• Advanced feasibility concepts and project risk assessment.

• Acquisition managers, Development managers, project managers, valuers and other property consultants looking to understand how financing works
• Project and financing organisations looking to understand how development feasibility works.

It is recommended you complete the Feasibility Workshop before this course but it is not a pre-requisite.

Registrations close Thursday 12 September 2024.