Property Development
Diagrams | Matrices | Thinkers
What are required Tools, Protocols, People to optimally manage property development projects.
What impact will DePIN and Asset Tokenization have on how property is developed, traded and owned?
Context
- Tokenization
- PropTech
- Better Practice
- Construction
- Country Comparison
Predictions
Reinvigorating inner cities offices into spaces that help people to connect and find purpose. What is the future of real estate development? What kind of spaces should we be living in?
- time horizon?
- debt security?
- the value of money vs assets?
Process
- Location
- Architecture
- Marketing
- Legal structure
- Business model
- Procurement
- Planning
- Financing
- Construction
- Reflection
Business Model
You make money when you buy, not when you sell.
- Office to Residential Conversions
- Residential
- Commercial
- Mixed use
- Land
See business models for more.
Legal Structure
Potential for DAOs?
- Company
- Shareholders
- Directors
- Bank account
- Tax
Location
Systematically evaluate these factors to judge potential for property value growth. The key is to look for places showing multiple positive indicators, suggesting a holistic revival of the local community and economy.
- Analyze transportation and infrastructure plans:
- Look for areas with upcoming improvements to public transit, roads, or other infrastructure projects.
- Focus on locations 1-2 stops away from major transport hubs, as these often have more room for growth.
- Assess local business landscape:
- Identify areas with a growing number of independent retailers, cafes, and boutiques.
- Look for the arrival of premium supermarkets or chain stores, which can signal upcoming gentrification.
- Monitor property improvement activity:
- Areas with increasing numbers of home renovations and extensions often indicate rising property values.
- This suggests residents are investing in the area long-term.
- Evaluate demographic shifts:
- Look for influxes of young professionals or creative workers, which often precede neighbourhood revitalization.
- Rising populations of families can also indicate growing desirability.
- Research local government initiatives:
- Identify areas targeted for regeneration projects or receiving government funding.
- Look for places implementing community-focused policies that encourage local ownership and development.
- Analyze property market indicators:
- Track areas with decreasing vacancy rates and increasing rental yields.
- Monitor the opening of new estate agencies, which can signal growing market activity.
- Engage with local communities:
- Identify areas with active community groups and initiatives to improve the high street.
- Look for places with a strong sense of local identity and pride.
- Assess potential for mixed-use development:
- Focus on areas that allow for flexible zoning and adaptive reuse of buildings.
- Look for opportunities to combine retail, residential, and community spaces.
- Evaluate crime statistics and safety improvements:
- Identify areas with decreasing crime rates or targeted safety initiatives.
- These factors can significantly impact property desirability and values.
- Consider environmental and sustainability factors:
- Look for areas implementing green spaces, pedestrian-friendly designs, and sustainability initiatives.
- These features are increasingly valued by residents and can drive property value growth.
- Analyze digital connectivity:
- Assess areas with plans for improved broadband or 5G infrastructure.
- Good connectivity is crucial for attracting businesses and residents.
- Monitor creative and cultural developments:
- Look for areas with growing arts scenes, new cultural/gastro venues, or creative industry hubs.
- These can be early indicators of neighbourhood transformation.
Architecture
Build homes from modular frameworks that are
- built at factory, commissioned
- compacted for delivery
- expanded on site
- fitted together on site
- finished and commissioned
Related ideas:
Marketing
Increase your homes value with a sandwich
- Strategy
- Brand
- Name
- Logo
- Website
- Content Strategy
See marketing for more.
Procurement
Checklist to make sure you are buying the right property at the right price.
- The Search
- Due Diligence
- Land
- Building
The Search
Where, how, what of searching for a new property.
- Confirm square metres of actual living space
- Use a Lawyer
- Bid for Multiple Properties
- Get Bank Pre-Approval Beforehand
- Don't Think You Pay Negative Interest
- Don't Be Desperate
Square Metres
Auctions
Buying Off-plan
Private Sales
Inspections
Making a Purchase
- Bids
- Gazumping
Planning
- Planning permission
- Building regulations
- Party wall agreements
- Utilities
- Contractors
- Materials
- Pricing
Financing
Tokenization provides new flexible methods to raise money and distribute ownership.
- Legal compliance
- Smart contract development
- Token issuance
- Auditing
- Custody
Leasing
Construction
The build phase is where development capital becomes physical asset. The developer's job is selecting and managing the builder. The builder's job is running the system.
| Developer Responsibility | Builder Responsibility | Shared |
|---|---|---|
| Selecting the right builder | Sales protocol | Variation management |
| Progress claim approval | Production protocol | Schedule alignment |
| Financing draw-downs | Financial protocol | Cost reporting |
| Quality sign-off | Trade coordination | Inspection checkpoints |
The handoff that matters: Construction data generated during the build — material provenance, equipment records, inspection results — becomes the property's data foundation for its entire operational life. Sensors installed during construction feed the PropTech data flywheel from day one.
- Construction Industry — Builder systemization, ConTech, DePIN gaps
- Construction Protocols — Sales, production, financial, systemization workflows
- Construction Platform — ABCD stack and tech landscape
Technology
What software solutions do property developers need to be maximally successful in driving better outcomes in their projects?
- Project Management
- Property Management
- Financial Management
- Design and Visualization
- Data Analytics
- Collaboration Tools
- Marketing and Sales
See PropTech for more.
Reflection
- Sell
- Refinance
- Hold
- Repeat
- Scale
Software
What are essential software tools and functions for real estate development?
Attachments
Links
- The Future of Home Building
- Valhalla New Zealand - Danish Society in New Zealand