Developments can quickly lose direction without professional management.

Poor coordination, climbing costs and shifting timelines all put your returns at risk.

Gain certainty around Highest and Best Use, confidence in cost control and a clear pathway to profit with one accountable partner for property development management. Whether you want to unlock the value of a legacy site, build new business premises, or repurpose public assets, Stripes will deliver.

We act in the best interests of landowners, investors, councils and contractors, handling approvals, budgets, consultant coordination and delivery from concept to completion. Harness in-depth commercial and industrial land expertise, backed by accredited planning, engineering and construction specialists.

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Streamlining every stage of property development

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1. Site & strategy

We start by defining what a site can genuinely deliver and where its true value lies. Our team assesses planning controls, zoning and overlays, access, services and physical constraints to set clear, realistic development parameters from the outset.

Using the Highest and Best Use framework, we test each option to ensure it is legally permissible, physically achievable, financially viable and capable of producing the strongest return.

  • This process includes:
  • Zoning and overlay reviews
  • Detailed constraints mapping
  • An options matrix with quick yield testing
  • An initial risk register to flag early risks

We strengthen the strategy further with a targeted market and demand review, assessing tenant and buyer profiles, optimal size and mix, rent and sale benchmarks and exit implications.

Where required, our development management specialists also support acquisition decisions, advising on deal terms, option or joint venture structures and heads of agreement.

2. Feasibility & finance

Next, it’s time to determine a project’s financial viability and its ability to secure funding. Lenders and equity partners look closely at feasibility, quantity surveyor inputs, loan-to-cost and GRV ratios, and the strength of pre-lease or pre-sale commitments.

Our role is to ensure the numbers are clear, credible and built for real-world scrutiny. To provide a clear financial roadmap for project delivery, we create robust feasibility models, prepare lender-ready documentation, and establish procurement strategies and an initial risk register.

3. Planning & approvals

When planning and approvals are poorly sequenced or managed, holding costs rise and occupation timelines slip. That’s why we take a proactive approach to keep your project moving and risk tightly controlled.

Our team optimises this stage by:

  • Setting a clear DA strategy: Preparing comprehensive consultant briefs and applying strict quality control to Statements of Environmental Effects and all supporting reports before lodgement via the NSW Planning Portal.
  • Managing stakeholders and councils: Tracking assessment progress, responding to requests for further information (RFIs), monitoring determinations and interpreting conditions of consent to prevent delays and compliance issues.
  • Smoothing the path to CC and OC: Aligning design and compliance requirements early to streamline the transition from Development Approval to Construction Certificate and Occupation Certificate. This prevents bottlenecks and speeds up readiness for construction and occupation.

4. Design management & value engineering

Strong design control safeguards budget, timelines and compliance, setting the foundation for efficient, high-quality construction.

At Stripes, our experienced team manages this stage through:

  • Consultant procurement and coordination: Appointing and managing the complete consultant team, including planners, architects, services engineers, traffic specialists, quantity surveyors and certifiers.
  • Design control and coordination: Leading structured design reviews, carrying out buildability checks, coordinating services integration and maintaining strict specification discipline to ensure the design is within scope and budget.
  • Value engineering: Assessing practical cost-benefit options that improve efficiency without compromising build quality, lifecycle performance or programme integrity.

5. Procurement & contracts

The right contract structure directly affects build quality, cost certainty and program reliability, so we shape this stage with precision. Our services cover:

  • Tender management: Reviewing expressions of interest, shortlisting contractors and preparing tailored tender packs.
  • Submission reviews: Using normalised comparisons that measure true value, risk and construction methodology.
  • Negotiations: Securing the best commercial outcome, locking in contract terms, pricing structures, provisional sums and program commitments.
  • Final program sequencing: Including cashflow requirements, client approvals, and the coordination of early works where required.

6. Construction oversight

This is where project margins are either protected or eroded. We maintain tight control over cost, program, quality and risk to keep delivery on track and commercially secure.

We take responsibility for:

  • Program and cost control: Tracking progress against the approved baseline, managing variations and claims, and certifying payment milestones
  • Quality and compliance management: Overseeing ITPs, conducting inspections, maintaining defect registers, managing practical completion and closing out all conditions of consent
  • Risk management: Maintaining a live risk register across time, cost, quality and safety, supported by clear escalation pathways for rapid decision-making

7. Exit strategy & due diligence

A clear, bankable exit strategy is crucial to valuation and funding. At Stripes, we manage the full leasing, sales and exit process to ensure your asset is positioned correctly in the market and backed by the documentation buyers, tenants and funders expect.

This includes:

  • Appointment and management of selling or leasing agents
  • Development of campaign briefs and marketing strategies
  • Structuring incentive packages to drive demand
  • Strategic sequencing of pre-lease or pre-sale activity

We also manage a structured data room to streamline due diligence and decision-making, providing clear and complete documentation, such as:

  • As-built drawings and certifications
  • Warranties and guarantees
  • Operations and maintenance manuals
  • Asset and compliance records

8. Handover & settlement

We manage handover with peak precision to ensure a smooth transition from Practical Completion to Occupation Certificate.

That means overseeing final compliance sign-offs, coordinating settlement activities and ensuring all regulatory and contractual requirements are met. This reduces risk and supports a seamless transfer of ownership or occupancy.

9. Post-completion (optional)

Stripes can stay involved beyond completion to protect asset performance and relationships. This includes managing the defects liability period, reporting on KPIs and, where the asset is held, preparing an initial asset management plan.

For projects we continue to manage, our team will establish baseline outgoings, track warranties and schedule inspections to drive long-term value.

Trusted for total project delivery

Real developers
We manage developments the way we build our own — grounded in genuine, hands-on experience. With a decades-long track record in total project delivery, every step we take is shaped by practical expertise, realistic timelines and rigorous risk control.
End-to-end accountability
Instead of dealing with a dozen dispersed stakeholders, partner with one dedicated team from feasibility to handover. This simplifies communication, accelerates decision-making, and ensures nothing falls through the cracks.
Commercial specialists
We’re experts in commercial development, including industrial, retail, office and mixed-use projects. Leverage deep market knowledge, refined delivery processes and a clear understanding of what drives long-term value.

Property development management projects

Dugald River Paste Plant

Outotec/Dugald River, Cloncurry

Carroll Cotton Gin Civil Construction

Carroll Cotton Co/Carroll

Cosmos Paste Plant

IGO/Cosmos Mine

What we can achieve for your property development

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Reduce the risk of costly mistakes. We flag planning issues early, manage approval pathways, and address potential setbacks before they impact your budget or timeline. This proactive approach helps to prevent scope creep and unexpected expenses, protecting your investment.

Eliminate bottlenecks and unnecessary delays. By tightly coordinating consultants, approvals, procurement and construction sequencing, we maintain momentum at every stage. That means faster delivery, fewer holding costs, and a more efficient project from start to finish.

Replace guesswork with real numbers and practical insight. We provide detailed feasibility analysis, yield testing, and financial modelling to determine the true potential of your land before you commit capital. That way, you can make a confident call to move forward or walk away.

Align your project with real market demand from day one. By considering investor expectations, tenant preferences, and valuation drivers throughout the planning and design process, we’ll position your development to deliver stronger returns at sale, lease, or hold.

Ensure your finished development retains value and performs well over time. With close oversight of design standards, material selections, and construction quality, it’s possible to lower maintenance costs, boost resale appeal, and drive more consistent long-term returns.

Improve access to capital. A professionally-packaged project with realistic budgets, structured timelines, and a defined exit strategy is more attractive to banks and investors. This structure strengthens lender confidence, streamlines approval processes, and reduces financing risk.

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FAQs

Before you commit any capital, we’ll undertake a detailed feasibility and viability assessment of your site.

This starts with a review of planning controls and zoning, service availability, site constraints, build feasibility, and current market demand.

Next, we prepare clear financial modelling covering development costs, construction timelines, holding expenses, and projected sale or leasing returns to show whether the project stacks up in various scenarios.

Equipped with these clear insights, you can make an informed decision backed by data.

Yes. We take a strategic, market-focused approach to maximise the profitability, yield, and final value of your development.

This involves refining the design for efficiency and appeal, selecting the optimal building configuration, advising on materials and finishes that improve valuation outcomes, and ensuring the layout aligns with buyer or tenant demand.

We’ll also consider the best exit strategy from day one, whether that’s resale, leasing, or long-term holding.

Development management oversees the entire development journey, from early site assessment and feasibility through planning approvals, consultant coordination, financial structuring, construction oversight, and final handover. The aim is to maximise value and manage risk at every stage.

On the other hand, project management is limited to the construction phase and delivery of an already approved project. It focuses on timelines, budgets, and contractor coordination once all major development decisions have already been made.

The best time to engage a development Manager is before you purchase a site or commit any funds. Early involvement allows for accurate feasibility testing, identification of planning risks, realistic budgeting, and strategic project structuring.

Ultimately, this strategic input can prevent costly mistakes, reduce approval delays, and boost overall project profitability before any irreversible decisions are made.

Your level of involvement is completely up to you. You can stay closely involved in key decisions, approvals and strategy, or take a step back and let us manage the entire process on your behalf.

Either way, our team will provide regular progress updates, clear explanations, and honest advice, ensuring you have full visibility and control without the burden of day-to-day detail.

Our development management services operate under a clear consultancy agreement that outlines scope, responsibilities, milestones and deliverables from the outset.

Pricing is structured to reflect the size, complexity and risk profile of your project. That way, you can be confident in your management costs throughout development.