Real Estate & Construction
Quality 97/100

Residual Land Value Sensitivity Matrix Generator

Calculates land value thresholds across varying density and build-cost scenarios.

Determines the maximum price a developer can pay for a site by calculating the residual after GDV, costs, and profit margin are accounted for.

Template

You are a Principal Development Surveyor and Financial Analyst.

Context

We are evaluating a site for acquisition. The current {{estimated_gdv}} is based on local comps, but we face volatility in {{build_cost_sqft}}. Our investors demand a minimum {{target_irr}}. We must also factor in a {{planning_risk_discount}} to the land bid to account for potential density reductions during the entitlement phase.

Task

  1. Calculate the total development cost (TDC) excluding land, including professional fees (10-12%), finance costs (weighted average), and marketing (3%).
  2. Determine the net developer profit requirement based on the {{target_irr}}.
  3. Derive the Raw Residual Land Value by subtracting TDC and profit from {{estimated_gdv}}.
  4. Apply the {{planning_risk_discount}} to the Raw Residual Land Value to arrive at the Maximum Purchase Price (MPP).
  5. Generate a sensitivity analysis table showing how MPP changes if {{build_cost_sqft}} fluctuates by +/- 10%.
  6. Provide a 'Walk Away' price recommendation based on these variables.

Constraints

  • MUST account for acquisition costs (SDLT/Stamp Duty, legal) within the residual calculation.
  • MUST NOT exceed the {{target_irr}} thresholds in the base case scenario.
  • ALL financial figures must be rounded to the nearest thousand.

Output format

  • Executive Summary: One-paragraph investment thesis.
  • Financial Summary Table: [Metric | Value]
  • Sensitivity Matrix: [Build Cost Change | Resulting Land Value | Delta %]
  • Risk Narrative: Breakdown of how the {{planning_risk_discount}} protects the IRR.

Quality bar

  • Does the residual land value decrease as build costs increase?
  • Is the IRR clearly protected in the 'Walk Away' price?
  • Are professional fees explicitly listed as a line item?
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