Land Development

At Black Obsidian Group, we elevate land development through a multi-dimensional approach to technical feasibility. We provide advisory services designed to unlock the latent value of your land bank while ensuring alignment with your strategic investment objectives.

1. Masterplanning

We turn different site variables into a clear digital blueprint covering land use, zoning, road and pedestrian connectivity, and infrastructure corridors (water, power, waste). We integrate green buffers and topography to maximize views, and manage the full surveying process with appointed professionals for accurate boundaries.

2. Technical & Financial Feasibility

We conduct a rigorous review of all available site information, including title deeds, current site plans, survey data, and prevailing planning constraints. Run in parallel, the commercial and financial analysis provide a clear picture as to the risks and profit potential below you invest significant time and money into a project.

3. Professional Team Management

We oversee the appointment and management of the core professional team i.e. the land surveyors, architects, civil engineers, and mechanical and electrical engineers required for successful development.

4. Regulatory Liaison & Permit Acquisition

We manage all liaison efforts to secure Building and Land Use Permit (BLUP) and Morcellement Permit. We engage directly with authorities such as the Municipality, Central Electricity Board (CEB), Central Water Authority (CWA), and the Land Drainage Authority (LDA), the Road Development Authority (RDA), amongst others.

5. Legal & Contractual Support

We assist with the drafting of key commercial points for promesse de vente (promise of sale) and final sales deeds, working closely with your Notary to ensure a seamless sales process for all lots.

6. Works Execution

We provide oversight during the execution of structural, civil and ancillary works, including active coordination and supervision with regulatory authorities (CWA, CEB, LDA, and RDA) and with contractors and consultants appointed.

Project Finance Advisory

At Black Obsidian Group, we provide transaction advisory services, engineered to optimize capital efficiency and secure your commercial interests. We act as your strategic partner in navigating the complexities of property acquisition or development, ensuring that every transaction is structured for maximum performance.

1. Transaction Structuring

We design robust capital structure tailored to your specific investment requirements. By leveraging our network of preferred partners, we orchestrate seamless transaction structures designed to deliver optimised capital returns.

2. Deal Parameters & Timeline

By establish clear commercial parameters and timelines at the outset, we build significant leverage to protect your position throughout the negotiation process. We end-to-end guidance, from initial preliminary exchanges through to definitive post-closing execution

3. Assistance on Legal Drafting

With our network of notaries and legal counsels, we provide assistance in the drafting and coordination of legal documentation such as Expression of Interest (EOI), Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), Sale & Purchase Agreements (SPA) and Shareholders Agreement (SHA) and lease agreements.

4. Financial Modelling

We construct granular investment models to assess the project’s economic viability and critical debt ratios such as the Loan- to-Value (LTV), Debt Service Coverage Ratios (DSCR), and Interest Coverage Ratios to ensure project bankability at the outset.