Leavey provides hands-on development services across every phase of the project lifecycle. We're here to be the trusted partner you can rely on at every step from the first underwriting model to the final certificate of occupancy.

Entitlements

Entitlement Services
  • We offer comprehensive entitlement management services and have experience navigating a wide range of ministerial and discretionary approvals, including extensive experience with NDs, MNDs, EIRs, and multi-step/multi-agency approvals.

Permitting

Permit Expediting
  • We have extensive experience obtaining building permits across a wide range of jurisdictions, covering everything from demolition permits, off-site improvement plans, utility designs, and building permits.

Acquisitions

Due Diligence
  • Our property due diligence process thoroughly assesses project risks and viabilityby reviewing entitlements, environmental conditions, site-specific risks,title, and regulatory factors.  We can report our findings in long-form memos and presentations to help inform you and your team.  
Underwriting
  • We build detailed project proformas and conduct market studies to support acquisitions for ground-up development and value-add business plans. Our underwriting covers construction costs, financing assumptions, rental projections, and exit valuations
Data & Reporting
  • We can provide supporting documentation on local, regional, and macroeconomic data to strengthen investor reporting, facilitate fundraising efforts, and inform rental projections.

Development Management

Pre-Construction
  • We conduct a thorough plan review to identify gaps, prepare a detailed pricing package, and refine budget assumptions through targeted pricing requests before construction begins
Construction Management
  • As the Owner’s Representative, we oversee the general contractor and direct-hired subcontractors to ensure successful project execution, from contract negotiations and bidding to construction management and close-out.
Financial Management & Reporting
  • Our financial project management services keep developments on budget and financially optimized by maintaining and updating the project proforma, tracking costs, and managing funding requests.
Risk Management
  • We provide risk management service by coordinating insurance coverages, maintaining ongoing compliance lender and requirements, and mitigating potential gaps through monthly monitoring and tracking.