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Townhouse development feasibility

Run a first-pass development feasibility before you commit.

Start with clearly labelled assumptions for NSW, VIC, QLD, SA and WA. See modelled margin, profit, funding and pressure points — then refine with your own figures.

DealIQFootscray VIC · 6 townhousesWorked example
DealIQ deal verdict for the Footscray worked example: Strong. Developer margin 20.0% on cost, net profit A$860,062.
Land entered
A$1,400,000
Net profit
A$860,062
Peak funding
A$4,263,854
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The four questions DealIQ answers

Know what you can pay before you bid.

Every first pass returns the same four answers, modelled from your inputs and the labelled starting assumptions.

01

What can I afford to pay for the land?

Land A$1,400,00020.0%
Land A$1,610,00013.9%

02

Does the deal meet my target return?

Margin on cost20.0%
Target17.5%

03

How much debt and equity could it need?

Peak fundingA$4,263,854
Modelleddebt + equity

04

Which assumptions and risks still need checking?

Build costassumption
Salesassumption
Landyour figure

Figures from the Footscray worked example, modelled from its inputs and assumptions.

Real-world situations

Run the numbers while the opportunity is still in front of you.

When an agent calls, a seller counters or a client sends you a site, enter what you know. DealIQ gives you a structured first pass you can test and refine.

With the selling agent

Enter the asking price, proposed dwellings, expected sales and build rate. See whether the site deserves a closer look before you respond.

Deal setupModelled example
Asking priceA$1,400,000
Proposed dwellings6
Expected salesDealIQ assumption · VIC
Build rateDealIQ assumption · VIC

Before making an offer

Test the asking price and a counteroffer against the same assumptions. See what each price does to the modelled margin.

Same assumptions, two pricesWorked example
Land A$1,400,00020.0%
Land A$1,610,00013.9%

Dashed line · 17.5% target margin

When new evidence arrives

Replace the starting assumptions with your builder’s quote, sales appraisal, finance and timing. See how the result changes.

EvidenceModelled example
Build costAssumptionYour quote
SalesAssumptionAppraisal
FinanceAssumptionYour terms
TimingAssumptionPending

With a client or project partner

Build the first pass during the conversation, then refine it afterwards as the real figures arrive.

Before speaking with a broker

Understand the modelled peak funding and equity requirement before the conversation.

Before paying for detailed consultants

Decide whether the first-pass numbers justify the next stage of due diligence.

Modelled from your inputs and assumptions. Not legal, tax, financial, valuation or planning advice.

How it works

First pass now. Refine as the deal develops.

One saved deal carries through every step. The interface shows which figures are yours and which are still DealIQ assumptions.

  1. 01

    First Pass

    Enter the essential site and project facts. DealIQ fills the gaps with clearly labelled starting assumptions.

    Deal setupNew dealModelled example
    LocationFootscray VIC
    Project typeTownhouse
    Proposed dwellings6
    Land priceA$1,400,000

    Starting assumptions · labelled

    Build rateDealIQ assumption · VIC
    Sales rateDealIQ assumption · VIC
  2. 02

    Refine

    Keep the same deal and replace the assumptions with your own costs, sales, finance and timing in the detailed feasibility workspace.

    Detailed feasibilityFootscray VICModelled example
    Build costYour figure · builder's quote
    SalesYour figure · appraisal
    FinanceDealIQ assumption

    Result updates on the same saved deal.

Modelled from your inputs and assumptions. Not legal, tax, financial, valuation or planning advice.

Worked example · Footscray VIC

Six townhouses in Footscray. One first feasibility.

Land entered at A$1,400,000, with 6 townhouses at A$950,000 each. These are the figures DealIQ returned for the worked example — the same saved deal you would refine as quotes come in.

Land entered

A$1,400,000

Purchase price input

Margin on cost

20.0%

Against a 17.5% target

Net profit

A$860,062

Modelled, whole project

Peak funding

A$4,263,854

Debt and equity at peak

DealIQFootscray VIC · 6 townhouses · Deal verdictWorked example
DealIQ deal verdict card: Strong. The numbers appear strong. Developer margin 20.0% on cost against a 17.5% target, net profit A$860,062.

The verdict view: one headline read on the deal, the margin against the 17.5% target and the modelled profit — with the boundary stated on the card itself. Every figure updates as you replace assumptions with quotes, comparables and finance terms.

Where the deal gets thin

Margin as the land price movesWorked example
Land A$1,400,00020.0%
Land A$1,610,00013.9%

Dashed line · 17.5% target margin

What the model supports

Maximum supported land price.

A$1,483,543

At a 17.5% target margin on cost. Headroom of +A$83,543 against the A$1,400,000 entered. This is what the modelled target return supports on these assumptions — not a valuation, a recommendation, or an amount you should pay.

What still needs checking

Assumptions stay labelled until you replace themModelled example
  • Build costDealIQ assumption
  • Sales valuesDealIQ assumption
  • Finance termsDealIQ assumption
  • ProgramDealIQ assumption
  • Land priceYour figure

Figures are modelled from the inputs entered for this worked example. They are not a valuation, advice or a guaranteed outcome.

No credit card required · Trial starts with your first deal

Current release

Built for townhouse development projects.

01

Townhouse development

Multi-dwelling townhouse sites. Land, build, sales, finance and program in one feasibility.

DealIQ provides clearly labelled starting assumptions for townhouse feasibilities in NSW, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia.

Apartments, land subdivisions and suburb scoring are planned for a later release.

Subscription

One subscription. Start with a seven-day trial.

Your seven days start when you create your first deal. Your saved deals remain when the trial ends; a subscription is required to continue.

Monthly

A$99

per month, including GST

Annual

A$990

per year, including GST, billed annually

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Optional support

DealIQ Review — $395 including GST

A 45-minute video review with Joe Khougaz covering your DealIQ feasibility, the assumptions driving the result, the major risks identified and the next checks to complete.

Included

  • 45-minute video call
  • Walkthrough of the DealIQ feasibility
  • Review of the principal assumptions and flags
  • Discussion of the major commercial risks
  • Suggested next due-diligence steps

Not included

  • A separate written assessment
  • Legal, tax, valuation, finance or planning advice
  • Independent verification of your inputs
  • A recommendation to buy, sell or proceed

Bookings offered within two business days, subject to availability.

Before you start

A few practical answers.

Who is DealIQ for?

Developers and small acquisition teams assessing townhouse sites, with their own build, sales and funding assumptions.

When does my trial start, and what happens afterwards?

Your seven days start when you create your first deal. No credit card is needed. Your saved deals remain when the trial ends; a subscription is required to continue.

What are DealIQ assumptions?

Clearly labelled starting values for NSW, VIC, QLD, SA and WA, so you can run a first pass before quotes arrive. Each stays labelled until you replace it with your own figure.

Which states does DealIQ cover?

DealIQ provides starting assumptions for NSW, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia. Other states and territories are not available in the current release.

What is not included in the current release?

Apartments, land subdivisions and suburb scoring. These are planned for a later release.

Does DealIQ tell me whether planning approval will be granted?

No. Feasibility models financial assumptions. Planning, title, legal and site constraints need separate project-specific investigation.

Is the human review included in the subscription?

No. The optional DealIQ Review is a separate $395 including GST offer. Its scope is shown above.

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Run your first pass on the deal in front of you.

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  • Trial starts with your first deal
  • A$99/month including GST