Due Diligence

Investment and development of real estate carries significant risks and rewards.  St. Mawes, LLC assists its clients in analyzing the risks associated with a project by conducting a thorough investigation of the critical aspects of the project.  We look for both opportunities and constraints and investigate potential project “land-mines”. We look for opportunities to add value, and capitalize on resources and  to create a marketing advantage for the project.

At the Due Diligence phase, we can provide the following services:

Zoning Evaluation

• Assess the regulatory aspects of the site
• Evaluate development potential in current classification
• Evaluate potential for changes in classification
• Assess political climate and process

Site Evaluation

• Access and visibility
• Soils, topography and grading analysis
• Utility availability and capacity
• Conceptual development cost estimates
• Environmental opportunities and constraints
• Historic/Archeological issues

Market Evaluation

• Current market conditions
• Opportunities and Competition