Published November 2023

Hardback, £35 + £4 P&P

ISBN: 978-1-7391349-5-2

Paperback, £20 + £4 P&P

ISBN: 978-1-7385355-5-2

“Best how-to on property development”

“Really useful to have someone with…experience of the industry give a step by step guide”

“Very informative”

“The book covers all aspects of the journey of property development”

“A must read for first time developers and all professionals in this area who wish to understand the whole process”

About the Book

For today's property investor or developer, building new houses can be immensely rewarding given the huge demand from families seeking a new home. But developers must get a proper grip on the fundamentals of the business to make sure projects are profitable. 

Projects in Property: The Business of Residential Property Development provides practical guidance on how to invest in and manage residential building projects successfully and profitably. The author, Denis Minns, has over 40 years of experience from working both for large corporations and for his own successful business. His book distils this wisdom to lead the reader through the whole range of considerations a property developer or investor needs to tackle: from finding the right plot and the options for financing the project to working with professionals and marketing the finished development. Along the way he explains the jargon and provides hints on what the planners might look for. An invaluable library of template documents brings his guidance to life, helping you embark on a project with the necessary tools close at hand. 

Although primarily aimed at the smaller developer, the book is a trove of invaluable advice for everyone involved in residential property development, novice or experienced, which will help save time, money and hassle.

Available in hardback, paperback or ebook.

About Denis Minns

Denis Minns is a chartered surveyor and a specialist in property law. He has been developing projects in property for over forty years both speculatively and for housing associations and custom build clients.

Read the first two chapters for free

High end homes with every amenity are rewarding projects for the developer and investor

Contents

Chapter 1: What is property?

Chapter 2: The property mantra

Chapter 3: The business of residential property development

Chapter 4: Finding and acquiring a development project

Chapter 5: Designing the residential development project

Chapter 6: Valuing the site for the project

Chapter 7: Land use planning

Chapter 8: Project planning

Chapter 9: Building regulations

Chapter 10: Choosing construction methods and finishes

Chapter 11: Funding and finance

Chapter 12: Legal requirements of a development project

Chapter 13: Construction of the project

Chapter 14: Health and safety in development projects

Chapter 15: Services to and from the development

Chapter 16: Property taxes

Chapter 17: Marketing and sales

Chapter 18: Building projects to let

Chapter 19: Project management for housing associations and custom build for clients

Chapter 20: Disputes between parties in development and construction

Further reading
Statute law and case law
Appendices

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