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Address
20 Balmain Road
Leichardt, NSW
Development
157 Residential Apartments
2 levels of Retail and Commercial, 478 car parks
Cultural Centre and Library
Developer
Chase Property Investments Pty Ltd
Loan Amount
$54,000,000
End Value
$82,000,000
The Brief
To provide funding for a unique and unproven development format, utilising a DCF (Design Construct & Finance) Turn Key Package, for a developer who had never undertaken a project of this magnitude.
The Solution
We arranged a Club Bank Facility (where two Banks participate for varied amounts) in the funding of a Cash Advance and Bank Guarantee, as the amount was too large for a single Bank.
The Cash Advance assisted the developer to fund the refinance of the acquisition debt and provided further funds to undertake various works and assist with sales of the units, retail and commercial suite on the site.
The Bank Guarantee gave the builder, Civil & Civic, peace of mind, knowing that on completion that they would be financially compensated to produce the buildings.
This effectively mitigated the development risk from the under experienced developer to a proven building company whose parent was a Public Company (Lend Lease).
For expert advice:
Sydney Office
Level 3, 31 Alfred St
Sydney NSW 2000
P / 02 8916 6246
Melbourne Office
Level 30/35 Collins Street,
Melbourne VIC 3000
P/ 03 8692 0082
Brisbane Office
Level 18, 175 Eagle Street
Brisbane QLD 4001
P / 07 3041 4136
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