Differentiate between consumer sentiment and business sentiment. Discuss this with appropriate examples.

Describe and explain 2 internal and 2 external possible development risks that need to be identified and addressed during a typical property development process and discuss how to mitigate each of them.

As a developer applying for a loan (debt) from a lender, a risk assessment analysis is undertaken, and the lender issues a term sheet. List and discuss 3 possible items that the term sheet may include.

Which of the following has a “supply ahead of stagnant demand”?

Different tools can be used to develop the feasibility analysis of a proposed property development. In this course, the use of MS Excel and EstateMaster Development Feasibility (DF) software were demonstrated. Outline and discuss 2 features that make Argus DF different from MS Excel and other tools.

For maximizing the profits, the developer will attempt to?

Which of the following is not a motive for initiating property development projects?

You have just commenced the construction of a proposed development and the construction period will last for 3 years. Luckily, you have sold all the units off-the-plan. The buyers have all paid a 10% deposit and will settle immediately after the completion of the construction. The total sum to be paid by all the buyers at settlement is $15,500,000.

Assume a rate of return of 5% per annum, what is the present value of the settlement payment after the completion of the development?

Please show your workings.

If a property developer decided to market and sell smaller residential lot sizes to respond to low housing affordability in the market, the external development factor responded to is?