Our Core Services

1. Identify Opportunities to Increase Your Property's Value

Your property may offer opportunities to achieve a substantially better financial result than its current use or value would suggest.

Augusta Advisors is an independent property and development adviser that helps property owners identify opportunities, evaluate alternative strategies and determine the best path forward. We apply the same strategic and commercial thinking developers use to create value from property, but exclusively for the benefit of property owners.

We look beyond the obvious possibilities to identify where additional value could be created, test whether it is commercially achievable and establish the potential financial benefit to you. We act exclusively for property owners, never developers.

We help you:

• Identify opportunities to create additional value through development, repositioning, collaboration with adjoining owners or alternative transaction structures.

• Test financial viability using the same feasibility techniques as development companies.

• Feasibility analysis for landowners using the same techniques as development companies.

• Establish what developers may be prepared to pay under different scenarios.

• Compare the potential financial outcomes, costs and risks of the opportunities identified.

The result is a clear understanding of the opportunities available, what developers may be prepared to pay under different scenarios, the risks involved and the strategy most likely to produce the best financial result.

2. Develop the Right Strategy

Understanding the opportunity is only the starting point.

The critical question is how best to convert that opportunity into the best financial result.

Every property, owner and situation is different. The right strategy may involve redevelopment, negotiation with developers, a development partnership, collaboration with neighbouring owners, retaining the asset, securing replacement premises as part of a development transaction or another commercial approach.

Our role is to apply commercial judgement to determine the strategy most likely to maximise financial returns, protect the owner’s position and reduce the risk of avoidable mistakes before important commitments are made.

For private owners and businesses, that often means identifying the approach most likely to produce the strongest financial result. For churches, charities, clubs and other not for profit owners, it may also mean preserving long term operational security while realising value from underutilised property.

3. Implement the Strategy

A strong strategy is valuable only if it can be executed effectively.

Where requested, Augusta Advisors remains involved through implementation, guiding owners through negotiations, commercial decisions and transaction processes where experienced representation can materially affect the result.

Our involvement may include:

• Negotiations with developers.

• Representation in commercial discussions.

• Assessment of offers and proposals.

• Development partnerships and joint ventures.

• Competitive transaction processes.

• Coordination of specialist consultants.

• Implementation of the agreed strategy.

We are particularly experienced in negotiating with developers. We understand how development companies assess opportunities, structure transactions, manage risk and seek to maximise their own returns.

That experience helps our clients negotiate from a position of knowledge and strength.

The objective is not simply to progress a process. It is to protect the owner’s commercial position, maintain negotiating leverage and maximise the amount ultimately realised from the property.

Whether the objective is sale to a developer, a development partnership, a collective owner strategy, replacement premises, or another commercial result, our focus remains clear: achieving the best possible result for the property owner while managing risk throughout the process.

Augusta Advisors provides senior commercial advice to property owners facing important property and development decisions and remains capable of guiding those decisions from initial strategy through to implementation.

FAQs

Can you tell me about the development potential and development options for my property?

Absolutely. Evaluating the development potential and options for your property is a fundamental aspect of our services.

What type of properties do you have specific expertise in?

• Development sites of all types. 

• Most property sectors including mixed use, residential, commercial, retail, seniors/retirement, industrial, specialist disability accommodation and land subdivision. 

• Properties of most types including privately owned properties, business properties, clubs, churches, charity properties, vacant properties, occupied investments and large and small properties.

In which geographical areas do you operate?

We primarily operate in the Sydney metropolitan area, but our expertise extends to regional New South Wales where we regularly assist with properties and projects.

A developer contacted me about my property can you help me maximise price and terms?

Yes, we are highly experienced in both maximising price and terms, and conducting successful negotiations with developers. We have a deep understanding of developers’ tactics and property assessment methods. This expertise enables us to show you how to effectively maximise your commercial position. We can assist you with negotiations or negotiate on your behalf.

I have a problem with my property that doesn’t relate to development of the property, can you provide advice about what to do?

Yes we can. We find solutions where others see challenges. If there is a good solution for your situation, we will find it.

Can you help me secure a development partner for my property?

Yes, we are a leading manager of property development partnerships for landowners in NSW.

Do you negotiate partnerships and joint ventures with developers on behalf of your clients?

We certainly do. We negotiate commercially favourable and reduced risk agreements with developers for our clients, ensuring that the terms are valuable and aligned with the client’s objectives.

Do you offer free initial guidance?

Yes we do.

Why do you offer free initial consultations?

1. It allows you to determine if our services align with your needs.

2. An early conversation helps us assess if we can effectively assist you. If not, it's best for both parties to realise this promptly.

3. Our reputation benefits when we offer helpful guidance, even if we can't take on your project. We hope you'll recommend us to others.

Should I prepare detailed information about my property before our initial discussion?

No, detailed information isn't necessary for the initial discussion. We can provide guidance based on a basic conversation about your property.

Are you a property developer or affiliated with any developers?

No, we exclusively represent landowners, ensuring our specialisation and expertise directly serve their interests without any conflict.

How are your fees and payment structured for advisory services? 

Our fee structure includes hourly rates, monthly retainers and/or success based fees. Our primary aim is to provide excellent service that our clients perceive as being great value and fairly priced.