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example portfolio
Real estate development mixed-use portfolio
We will demonstrate an example of an interactive reporting for a hypothetical real estate development portfolio in the UK.
The portfolio comprises a number of development schemes geographically distributed across three regions with different investment strategies and asset typology.
The development schemes span over 7 years with a total value of circa £2.0 bn.
This is a hypothetical example for illustration purposes.
Portfolio level
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IRR
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Risk Index
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Cost overrun
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Schedule delay
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Risk Index
High systemic risks across all portfolio in procurement and supply chain management.
Longer procurement cycles and extensive delay across all regions (average 5 months delay with 0.5% negative impact on IRR)
Cost Index
We see concentrated financial pressure across the Birmingham and London projects.
Cumulative cost overruns and schedule slippage are starting to dilute forecasted returns and elevate contingency drawdown.
Schedule Index
Average 5.2 months delay across the whole portfolio due to procurement. Continuous monitoring and corrective action remain essential to protect value.
Leeds asset continues to outperform its baseline assumptions, providing resilience to near-term cashflow and stabilizing the overall portfolio outlook.
UK Portfolio
Transaction volumes in UK commercial real estate have declined by approximately 12% year-on-year, reflecting a more cautious investment environment. Despite this slowdown, regional mixed-use developments are attracting increasing interest from local pension funds and sovereign investors, particularly in Birmingham and Manchester.
Debt financing conditions remain tight, with average loan-to-value ratios reducing from around 65% to approximately 55%, indicating more conservative lending practices. In the residential sector, UK house prices have remained broadly stable, declining slightly by around 0.5% quarter-on-quarter, while rental demand has increased by roughly 8% year-on-year.
The build-to-rent sector continues to expand rapidly, with a development pipeline of approximately 95,000 units and strong tenant pre-letting activity in cities such as Manchester, Leeds, and Bristol. At the same time, co-working and flexible office space is gaining momentum outside London, particularly in Birmingham and Bristol, reflecting evolving workspace preferences and regional economic growth
Executive Approvals
Release of £50m from central contingency to cover cost overruns on Waverly District and Kingsmore Exchange
Award of main works contract for Bristol Waterfront Phase 2 (£180m)
Key Decisions
Programme Recovery Strategy – decision whether to accelerate works on Kingsmore Exchange
Strategic choice on repurposing ~15% of Leeds office GLA
Exit / Hold Decision – Board to consider disposing of secondary retail block in Birmingham to reduce exposure
Westgate Meridian
Overall
Construction progress has reached 40%, with structural works underway but currently behind schedule due to utilities diversion delays and subcontractor capacity constraints.
Forecast project cost has increased to £460m (+15%). Recovery actions include procurement acceleration and contractor mobilisation to mitigate a nine-month programme delay.
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Kingsmore Exchange
Overall
The project is 65% complete and progressing broadly in line with the revised programme. Cost pressures remain manageable despite earlier material inflation.
Strong residential pre-sales and stable investor interest support the financial outlook, although façade installation delays may introduce moderate schedule risk if procurement is not finalised promptly.
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The Waverly District
Overall
Early construction activities have progressed steadily, with site preparation and foundation works completed on schedule.
Market conditions remain favourable for residential and flexible office space. Financing discussions are underway to refinance £200m of project debt, while procurement planning continues to ensure cost stability for the next construction phases.
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