Development Feasibility and Project Financing

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Overview

Gain a practical understanding of how development projects are financed—from structuring the capital stack to understanding the risk-return expectations of lenders and investors. This half-day workshop explores the critical link between development feasibility and project financing, giving you tools to assess, package, and present projects that are both viable and financeable. Working through a real-world case study, you’ll uncover the key metrics and strategies developers use to secure funding and optimise project outcomes.

Format

This half-day course is delivered face-to-face in a classroom environment in Sydney and Melbourne.

What you'll learn

  • Why project finance is central to the development life cycle
  • Understanding the capital stack: equity, debt, and alternative funding
  • Types of development finance and their risk appetite
  • Common myths and pitfalls in securing finance
  • How financing integrates with design, marketing, and sales
  • Key legal documentation, funding tables and commercial terms
  • Differences between bank and non-bank finance
  • Practical tips to improve your project’s finance ability

What's included in the program

  • A detailed case study exploring real-world financing structures
  • Insights into risk assessment and advanced feasibility concepts
  • Funding table analysis and legal document walkthroughs
  • Examples of how to structure projects to attract capital

Ideal for

  • Development, project, and acquisition managers
  • Property valuers and consultants
  • Finance professionals in development and investment organisations
  • Anyone with a foundational knowledge of feasibility seeking to expand their understanding of project financing

This course will set you up for

Greater confidence in sourcing and structuring project finance, enhancing your ability to align feasibility with fundability.

What you'll get upon completion

  • Property Council Academy digital badge

Price

Member price: $550   Non-member price: $800

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Registration

Development Feasibility and Project Financing - Corrs Chambers Westgarth

31 July 2025 @ 08:45 am – 12:15 pm AEST

Venue: Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Corrs Chambers Westgarth
Level 25
567 Collins Street
Melbourne, VIC, 3000
Member: $570.00
Non-Member: $830.00

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