Funding Applications

Having worked closely with Local Authorities and Registered Providers on funding applications we are well placed to advise and assist and/or make applications for Grant Funding.

• Expertise – We have successfully led on Grant Funding applications for Local Authorities and Registered Providers, including for Brownfield Land and Homes England Funding, Levelling up Funding & Town Deal Funding.

• Financial Planning – We provide estimates, review cash-flow forecast and provide budgeting support to ensure the project’s financial sustainability and aligns with funding requirements.

• Phasing of Works – We provide recommendations on procurement, design & phasing of works to better align with funding requirements & ensure deadlines are met.

Development Appraisals

We carry out viability appraisals using the industry standard software tool, SDS ProVal, working for Clients across Local Authority and Housing Sectors.

We support businesses with this important, and often time-consuming, step in the development process by modelling development opportunities and options appraisals.

• Experience – We have direct experience working for Registered Providers delivering appraisals on a day to day basis so understand the technical nuances of development appraisals for Affordable Housing.

• Speed – Once all the initial information is provided by the Client, our team can turn appraisals including revisions on alternative parameters around quickly, reducing any delay to internal development processes.

• Reporting – We have a standard report format which provides Clients with all inputs, assumptions and outputs to inform recommendations for next steps in the development.

Package Deals

We have strong relationships with Developers, Land Agents and Registered Providers which enables us to quickly assess scheme proposals and develop a viable scheme with partners.

• Relationships – We utilise the strong relationships we have from working closely with Registered Providers to provide an honest and thorough assessment of scheme proposals and the likelihood of their progression.

• Database – We have built a robust database which holds Registered Provider requirements including: location, minimum and maximum numbers, preferred tenure mix, Employer’s Requirements and design aspirations which we utilise to match clients with opportunities which meet their aspirations and needs.

• Time – We can quickly rule in or out likely interest based on our database of requirements, cutting down on abortive work for all parties.

Development Manager

We can seamlessly slot into Client teams and have provided the role of Development Manager directly to a number of Registered Providers and Local Authorities.

• Resource – We can cover shortfalls during busier periods of activity, such as during handovers, or can cover longer term absences or struggles with recruitment to provide peace of mind that schemes will continue to progress.

• Know How – We provide Development Manager services from conception to completion and understand the requirements to bring developments forward including the liaison with internal colleagues and approvals that are needed at various stages.

• Professionalism – The added experience of the team means we can adapt to the requirements of any organisation with a deep understanding of Registered Providers, their stakeholders and the specific challenges in this sector.

Sales Support

We offer sales support to Registered Providers from additional resource during peaks in workflow or more holistically providing a full management package.

• Sales – Following up on sales leads, liaising with and providing information to potential purchasers, processing sales applications and undertaking credit checks. We carry out plot viewings with prospective buyers, advising them on specification, extras, tenure options and next steps.

• Property Checks – We carry out property checks to ensure compliance with insurance prior to plot sales.

• Client Support – Personalised support throughout the sales process, including researching sales & rent values, answering inquiries, providing information, and assisting with paperwork to managing complex S106 property purchases.