Introduction

Real estate development and investment decisions require a strong understanding of financial structures, market dynamics, and risk exposure. Professionals must be able to evaluate opportunities using robust feasibility analysis, integrate financing strategies, and assess both direct and indirect investment options.

This training course provides a comprehensive framework for analysing and structuring real estate projects, combining market analysis, Highest and Best Use (HBU) principles, and financial modelling techniques. Participants will explore how development projects are financed, how investment returns are evaluated, and how risk can be managed across different property types and market conditions.

The course also examines real estate funds, REITs, joint ventures, and other indirect investment vehicles, enabling participants to understand the full spectrum of real estate finance structures in both Middle Eastern and international contexts.

Key focus areas include:

Key Learning Outcomes

At the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

Training Methodology

This course uses an interactive, model-driven learning approach supported by case studies, financial modelling exercises, and real-world investment scenarios. Participants engage in group work, calculations, and practical feasibility analysis to build applied competency in real estate finance. The methodology emphasises hands-on use of financial tools and structured decision-making frameworks.

Real Estate Finance for Development and Investment

Who Should Attend?

This training course is designed for professionals involved in real estate development, investment, and finance, including:

  • Real Estate Developers
  • Investment Bankers and Fund Managers
  • Real Estate Investors (REITs, PE, hedge funds, institutional investors)
  • Bankers and Lenders
  • Surveyors and Real Estate Valuers
  • Finance and Investment Professionals
  • Property and Asset Managers
  • Legal, Tax, and Advisory Professionals
  • Real Estate Economists and Analysts
  • Construction and Land Development Professionals

Course Outline

Day 1

Real Estate: Change and Continuity

  • Real Estate – the changing landscape
  • Land and evolving Asset Classes
  • Key risks for real estate
  • Highest and Best Use
  • Market Analysis Considerations
Day 2

Analysing Comparables and Funding

  • Modelling economic and environmental impact assessment
  • Construction debt
  • Mortgages and Bank Finance for investment
  • Cost of capital issues for real estate companies
  • Commercial Property - Assessing Income
Day 3

Feasibility, Modelling and Risk

  • Objectives and elements of real estate models
  • Real Estate development and investment modelling issues
  • Risks and Real Estate in practice
  • Feasibility studies
Day 4

Leases, Accounting and ESG

  • Leasing Analysis
  • Financial Management Principles 
  • ESG Considerations
Day 5

Indirect Property Investment – Fund Structures, Tax and Strategy

  • Measuring Property Performance
  • Investment Portfolio Analysis
  • Ownership vehicles
  • Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
  • Course Conclusion

International Standards & Professional Alignment

Our training courses are aligned with internationally recognised professional standards and frameworks across leadership, strategy, finance, governance, risk, compliance, and audit. By integrating globally trusted models, we ensure learners develop practical, relevant, and industry-recognised capabilities.

Our trainings draw on leading international standards and professional frameworks, including ISO, ISACA, COSO, OECD, IIA, FATF, Basel, IFRS/ISSB, GRI, NIST, CPD, ILM and the OECD AI Principles. This alignment ensures consistency with global best practices across financial management, risk oversight, digital governance, sustainability, and strategic decision-making..

Designed in alignment with globally recognised professional bodies, our courses support continuous professional development, strengthen organisational capability, and provide clear pathways toward professional certifications valued worldwide.

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