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Advisory
Better decisions start with better evidence.
Better decisions start with better evidence.
Advisory supports informed property decisions, from investment and redevelopment to operational improvement or disposal.
Our approach connects technical assessment, strategic options and follow-through. It is the fifth stage of the property lifecycle as we practise it.
Our services
Five areas of work.
01Technical Asset ReviewEstablish the actual condition of an asset and its priorities.
Asset condition, constraints, use, documentation and critical issues.
Deliverables
Assessment and risk register.
KPIs tracked
02Investment Decision SupportReview an opportunity and its strategic alternatives.
Review opportunity assumptions and development options, sensitivity to constraints and the timing of key decisions. Financial insight brings method to the decision; it does not replace regulated professional advice.
Deliverables
Options review and decision brief.
KPIs tracked
03Build, Renovate, Hold or SellCompare courses of action against explicit criteria.
Compare courses of action in light of the asset's condition, constraints and the time needed to deliver them.
Deliverables
Decision matrix and summary.
KPIs tracked
04Value Enhancement StrategyPrioritise the actions that improve an asset.
Identify the improvements to use, technical quality and appeal that will enhance an asset, then track their implementation.
Deliverables
Prioritised roadmap.
KPIs tracked
05Project Performance ReviewReview a live project and restore control.
Delays, compliance issues, stalled decisions and corrective actions on a project in progress.
Deliverables
Review report and action plan.
KPIs tracked
Deliverables
What you receive.
- 01
Technical Asset Review
Assessment and risk register.
- 02
Investment Decision Support
Options review and decision brief.
- 03
Build, Renovate, Hold or Sell
Decision matrix and summary.
- 04
Value Enhancement Strategy
Prioritised roadmap.
- 05
Project Performance Review
Review report and action plan.
Indicators
Recommendations tracked through to execution.
01Recommendation turnarounddays
- Method
- Days between a complete file and a formal recommendation
- Unit · review
- days · per mission
02Action implementation rate%
- Method
- Recommendations actioned / recommendations adopted
- Unit · review
- % · at mission review
03Risk closure rate%
- Method
- Risks with a closed mitigation / risks identified
- Unit · review
- % · at each review
These indicators describe what is measured and how. They are not published results: their frequency and thresholds are defined within each mandate.
Our method
Four steps to a decision.
- 01Review the facts
- 02Compare options
- 03Document the decision
- 04Track execution
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
When is Advisory useful?
Before a major transformation, during a project that requires a trade-off, or as part of an asset value-enhancement strategy.
How are recommendations prioritised?
Each recommendation is linked to an issue, an urgency level, its feasibility and an owner, so that its implementation can be tracked.
How is Advisory different from real estate development?
Development assesses the preparation and feasibility of a new scheme. Advisory also covers decisions on assets already built, operated or due to be transformed.
Can an asset review lead to a Construction mandate?
Yes, when the decision calls for works, a brief and technical criteria to deliver.
Insights
Further reading.
Construction & Renovation
Build or renovate? Start with the building, not the brochure
A useful decision starts with the existing building, then tests both routes against the same brief.
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Construction & Renovation
Adding Lasting Value to Property in Marrakech: What Really Matters
Renovating an asset only makes sense if the work improves how it is used, keeps its costs under control or strengthens its market position. From the technical assessment to the rental strategy, value-enhancement decisions are ranked by their expected impact.
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