Do developers buy entire apartment complex for redevelopment?

Discussion in 'Development' started by teg499, 5th Mar, 2016.

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  1. teg499

    teg499 Well-Known Member

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    I have a 2br unit in a 1970's apartment building (12 unit building)opposite Liverpool Westfield. Adjacent is a commercial office building, and recently a developer bought the block at the rear of the building, knocked down the old house and built a new apartment complex. Is it feasible for a developer to buy an entire old building (12 units), knock it down and build a new residential apartment complex? I know developers regularly buy land consisting of an old house or even a small apartment block (ie 4 units)...however have do you know any cases where developers buy out larger bldgs (12 units) , knock down bldg and redevelop? I would think the profits wouldn't be very attractive as they would Need to spend a lot of $ to buybout the exiting owners ....my bldg would be perfect for a redevelopment, just not sure how likely this is till happen? Any thoughts? Thanks.
     
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    Westminster Tigress at Tiger Developments Business Member

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    If they can get it for the right price then yes they do. Often they will offer everyone the same amount but sometimes there is a sweetener for the person who holds out last.
    Generally all the sales are subject to all the other sales happening so if one person says no then it's a no go
     
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    I had a unit in a group of 6, sitting on an acre of land. We got quotes from developers to purchase the whole lot. The offers were around $50k per unit less than we could get by selling individually.
     
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    Scott No Mates Well-Known Member

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    @Chrispy - $300k buys a developer alot. So there must have been some life in it.

    Should have done a stratum subdivision and sold the balance of the land.
     
  5. teg499

    teg499 Well-Known Member

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    Wouldn't they need to offer the owners much higher than the median to get the owners to sell up? If they offer just market value , it doesn't seem like much of an incentive to sell. I would assume if median value for 2br units in the suburb is $400K, then then they should offer to buy the units for say $450K - $500K..is this how it works, or am I dreaming?
     
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    Westminster Tigress at Tiger Developments Business Member

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    Generally yes that is the easiest way to get everyone to sell. However they will only offer over market price IF the feasibility stacks up to do so.
     
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    I think this may not be the case when the new law comes in effect.
    NSW strata law changes: 75% rule

    Holding out until developers provide enticing offer will no longer be effective. In fact, it could be dangerous as the last 25% owners will miss out and have their property sold at independent valuation which may be likely to be lower than the developer's original offer...
     
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