BusinessLoans.ie has experienced social housing finance partners who can assist construction companies & property developers. It’s a bespoke service that can gives you help where it’s needed. That could be an analysis of the best options for what you should do with a site; or introductions to housing authorities. Most importantly, you can avail of the best property finance rates from a panel of private & institutional lenders. Our partner is a social housing specialist with a detailed understanding of the market. You can be assured of a smooth process from start to finish and can avoid any of the potential pitfalls that can arise in complex projects.

Site Acquisition, Feasibility & Strategy Report

Get expert guidance from the team who will ask the right questions and produce a comprehensive report. Have you a site or looking to purchase a site for development? If so, have you identified and addressed the possibilities to maximise the value of the site? Have you stress tested your model against current market trends? Have you fully modelled out the best scheme, phasing & what impact this has on cash flows? Have you considered how this impacts your ability to seek financing? Do you require financing options to assist with understanding how these can impact your business or project?

To help with these questions you can get the following:

• Pre-acquisition site strategy report

• Post-acquisition site maximisation report

• Assessment of suitability for social housing

• Debt advisory services for new debt facilities or improve current facilities

• Site disposal advice

• Property due diligence

• Master planning & design efficiency

• Development strategy advisory

• Feasibility study

• Financial modelling

• Detailed viability analysis & risk assessment

Full Commercial Assessment

The following information would be necessary to carry out a full commercial assessment:

• Title report - Confirmation of title (i.e. freehold / long leasehold) to include a copy of the title map

• Confirmation of site area; site boundary map

• Any feasibility study carried out (indicative plot ratio, site coverage, density, heights, gross floor area etc.)

• Draft plans of proposed development, drawings, layout, house types, schedule of accommodation

• Schedule of development costs, build cost estimates, order of magnitude of costings

• Copy of any building survey, planning, environmental or archaeology reports if available

• Confirmation of any site contamination or flooding, easements, rights of way, services – main sewers, electricity and water

• Confirmation of any development levies outstanding

• Confirmation of part V agreement (if agreed)

• Details of the professional teams, architect, QS, engineer etc.

Debt Advisory Services

You get full debt advisory services including:

• Sourcing and negotiating new debt facilities or improve current facilities

• Managing process from indicative stage to drawdown

• Management of financing relationships

• Sourcing additional debt/ equity capital to support growth initiatives

You can ensure peace of mind by dealing with social housing finance experts. When you are up against a state body, unexpected requirements can be costly. Our partners have their finger on the pulse of the Irish social housing market. They handle the process for you from start to finish. Not only do you get the best rates you get project management which is key for the profitability of your project.

Want more information? Talk to us on 01 55 636 55 or email hello@businessloans.ie