Developer and Developers Consultant

When starting a new project or property development, many people are unsure of the roles to fulfil and the differences between being the property developer and the developer's consultant.

A property developer will typically be responsible for acquiring the land, obtaining planning permission and carrying out legal formalities. A developer's consultant will provide advice and assessments on market conditions, suggest necessary changes in order to gain success, offer financial advice on areas such as borrowing capacity, track record in finding successful funding options as well as advising on taxation costs.

As property developers rely heavily on their consultants for guidance, it is crucial that they research potential consultants thoroughly to ensure that they have earned a reputation for success.

It remains essential for any development project to recognize the distinct roles between being a property developer and their consultant so that both parties can set realistic goals and objectives throughout their partnership.

This chapter includes a variety of projects and case studies, some when I acted as the developer and others where my role was the developer's consultant.