Unlocking development potential: Acquisition

Unlocking development potential: Acquisition

Webinar: Wednesday 19 March 2025 | 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM GMT

The second in our webinar series Unlocking development potential, will look at acquisition, one of the key phases in any development project. What are the different methods of buying and selling land including options, conditional contracts, unconditional contracts and overage? We will also discuss the financial aspects of securing land, budgeting, tax implications and securing funding.

This webinar is designed to guide you through the acquisition process, giving practical insights and strategies to keep your projects running smoothly and minimise risks.

Who Should Attend

This webinar is ideal for developers looking to enhance their approach to project planning, understand their legal obligations, and set their developments up for success. 

This is an opportunity to gain practical, actionable insights that can make a real difference to your development projects. Register now to gain valuable insights at every stage of your development journey.

Don’t miss our webinar series 

Watch the first webinar Identifying the right site below.

Our first webinar looked at the key considerations when selecting a site, including access, ransom strips, rights of way, restrictive covenants, and planning conditions. We also covered the potential issues that could render land unsuitable for development.

Construction and marketing

Wednesday 21 May 2025 | 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM GMT

Our third session will discuss Construction and Marketing including contractor selection, on-site management, section agreements, oversail licences and other issues that might arise as the site is built out. We will talk through strategies for pre-sales to reduce financial risk.

Completion and handover

Wednesday 9 July 2025 | 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM GMT

Finally, in Completion and Handover, gain insights on final inspections, smooth handover processes, aftercare, and project review to ensure successful outcomes and future improvements.



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