Splitter Block Subdivisions
What is a Splitter Block?
A “splitter block” is an ideal parcel of land usually with an existing home that is suitable for subdivision or lot reconfiguration. The end result is the creation of two separate lots from a single property. If the block of land is large enough there is the possibility of dividing the single title into two individual titles for the purpose of selling separate parcels of titled land with or without new dwellings.
Security offered
The owner of each splitter block subdivision is a Corporate Trustee of a Unit Trust established specifically per project. You will be a Director and issued Shares and Units to the value of your contribution.
Contribution term
Depending on the contractors, the council, the builder and the selling agents, funds are typically required for 6 - 12 months. Contributions are returned when one or both blocks or dwellings have been sold/settled.
Amount required
Each project is priced based on project returns of at least 25%. A minimum of $500k is required per Director.
Returns you can expect
Each subdivision offers targeted development profit. 25-30% is the expected return directors can expect to receive.
Land Subdivisions
What is Land Subdivision?
“Land subdivision” is the process of dividing a large plot of land into smaller lots. Each new lot has its own title and can be sold. Property owners can sell the lots individually or develop them for building.
Security offered
The owner of each vacant land subdivision is a Corporate Trustee of a Unit Trust established specifically per project. You will be a Director and issued Shares and Units to the value of your contribution.
Contribution term
Depending on the contractors, the council, the developer and the selling agents, funds are typically required for 6 - 12 months. Contributions are returned when all titled lots have been sold/settled.
Amount required
Each project is priced based on project returns of at least 25%. A minimum of $500k is required per Director.
Returns you can expect
Each subdivision offers targeted development profit. 25-30% is the expected return directors can expect to receive.
Using property or land equity to participate in a subdivision
Directors that wish to participate using an equity release
Property and land owners with and without existing mortgages can release their available equity using a line of credit, redraw or offset accounts. If a line of credit, redraw or offset is unavailable, consider a privately funded equity release that can be arranged by any broker.
Choosing to access cash using a bank or non-bank line of credit, redraw or offset
This is the most cost effective and fastest way to access cash and allows you to immediately participate in a land subdivision. And, when the subdivision proceeds have been distributed, it’s a simple matter of returning the original funds together with the developer profits.
Choosing to access cash from a privately funded equity release loan
Accessing cash can take up to 2 weeks, it is more expensive and has a higher interest rate compared to home loans. And, unlike home loans, when the subdivision proceeds have been distributed, you will payout the loan facility and close it down as private lenders don’t offer lines of credit, redraw and offset accounts.
Using a privately funded loan to participate in a subdivision
If you have property or vacant land and wish to release the equity – the process
The finance director has been in non-bank and privately funded property and land loans since 1995.
The process is as follows:
• A mortgage application is completed that includes details on the owners and the owners assets and liabilities
• A valuation is undertaken to determine the value and amount of cashout that can be accessed
• A formal loan approval is issued, accepted by the property owner and the loan agreement is ordered
• Loan agreement is signed and returned and settlement is booked-in with all parties
Mission accomplished!
If you're interested in being a co-director to participate in a subdivision
Tell us the amount of cash or equity you wish to make available
You will need to contribute a minimum of $500k (ideally $600k) to be a co-director and participate in a subdivision. The required amount will be determined only when due-diligence on the particular subdivision has been completed. If the contribution is in property or land equity, we can assist you in a privately funded equity release loan.
You will be required to be a director and shareholder in a brand new company
The company (SPV) will be formed specifically for the subdivision. Shares will be issued to you to the value of your contribution. You will also be required to enter into a unit trust and be issued with units to the value of your contribution.
As a company director, you will be required to be a guarantor for the loan that purchases and develops the subdivision
The finance director will prepare and apply for the loan obtained from one or more private funding lines available. The loan fees and holding interest is always included in the loan.
Mortgage applications, applications to council, certain decisions and sales contracts will require your signature
A loan will be required to finalise the purchase contract that will include your details and signatures. Depending on the subdivision, if there is no DA or OP Works at time of purchase, the directors will be required to co-sign council applications to obtain the DA and OPW. When its time to sell the titled lots, all directors may be required to sign the contracts of sale.
You will be one of only four directors in any subdivision
There are two founding directors namely Rob and John who make up 50% of each subdivision. Rob is the finance director and John is the project manager director. There is a maximum of four directors including Rob and John. After settlement of the purchase, your involvement includes signing of applications if and as required, being included in any decisions regarding the subdivision and sales, and being required to sign the land sales contracts when lots are ready for sale.
How the co-directors contributions are being used for any subdivision
Up-to 70% of the purchase price on the contract of sale will be funded by a private loan secured by one or more mortgages. The difference between the net loan amount and the purchase price is provided by the co-directors
Contributions are typically being used to fund most or all of the following:
• Initial holding deposit
• Balance of deposit up to 10% of the purchase contract
• The difference between the net loan amount and the purchase price
• Stamp duty on the purchase, conveyancing fees and disbursements
• Loan approval terms-sheet acceptance fee
• Valuation fee(s) and Quantity Surveyor fee
• Lenders legal fee deposit if and as required
• Demolition of existing dwellings if and as required
• DA application fee if and as applicable
• DA consultants & council application fees as applicable
• OP Works consultants & application if and as applicable
• Buffer for low valuation(s) as and when required