Development Experience

Dransfield have advised and led numerous hotel and resort development projects across all asset types and sizes. Our clients include many of the major developers across Australia as well as experienced and first time participants.

We recognise the unique and challenging circumstances in developing hotels and resorts in Australia. A “whole of development” approach is adopted to reduce project risk and cost.

Our clients include many of the major developers who recognise the difference between hotels and residential and commercial development and the need for specialist skills.

We have experience in each stage of the development life-cycle from concept to completion including project sales. Projects include large upscale city hotels as well as regional resorts throughout Australia

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Investment Experience

We understand different investor and lender risk profiles and their return requirements and are often the bridge between equity, operations and development.

Thinking about investing in the sector? We can add value at any stage of the investment life-cycle. Our services help solve major investment decisions including:

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Dransfield Consulting Experience

Dransfield has extensive consulting experience. We provide a wide range of independent advisory services to hotels and resorts.

Our experience and specialist skills bring a broader perspective to our advice and practicality to our solutions. We are often asked to execute our advice and participate as part of a team.

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Strata Title Experience

We are Australia’s most experienced strata title advisers, adding value to hundreds of projects across the country.

With over 100 projects with roles ranging from conceptualisation to completion, we have well developed methodologies for the execution of serviced strata hotels and resorts.

A successful strata hotel and resort scheme requires a sound commercial concept developed from market understanding. Key decisions include: Design & product mix, legal compliance, pricing points, total delivery costs, operating structures, overall feasibility, project marketing, demand drivers and funding.

We have the experience to commercialise site opportunities and assess real feasibility. Hotel development requires the balancing of all stakeholders needs.

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Shared Ownership

Dransfield developed shared ownership as an alternative product to traditional resort strata ownership models. 

Shared ownership is an alternative way to own a holiday home which recognises that it is a second home that is not used all of the time. Typically six to eight owners buy a share house in the home, entitling each owner to 6-8 weeks occupancy per year. This saves 80% of the cost and moves the focus to lifestyle.

Asset Management Experience

Dransfield goes beyond the typical short term tactical focus of traditional hotel asset management. We apply a strategic, investment-oriented approach, optimising the value of the asset over the full investment life cycle. This equips owners with the tools to effectively manage their investment and build a constructive and cooperative long term relationship with the hotel operator. 

We also provides a full range of complementary services which can be drawn upon as required, including development management, transaction services, debt and equity sourcing and advisory services.

Our Solution Encompasses

We tailor asset management solutions to meet the needs of the individual owners according to their specific resourcing requirements and desired level of active involvement in managing the asset. We equip owners to effectively manage their investment and build a constructive and cooperative long term relationship with the hotel operator. We are also able to provide a full range of complementary services which can be drawn upon as required.

Operational - Core asset management services focussed on optimising the performance of the operating business

Investment - Custodial asset management services focused on managing the assets throughout the investment lifecycle to maximise total owner returns

Structuring Solutions - Providing effective solutions for structuring the operating asset and investment vehicle including leasing, labour hire solutions, white label operation and franchising

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Past Projects

Operator Selection Process

Review of Existing Operators

Strata Title Projects

These type of projects have special needs which have a significant impact on operator appointment.

Independent Experts Reports relating to appointments/existing operators

Dransfield Independent Experts Experience

Dransfield has provided expert testimony on numerous occasions for a wide range of matters in the Supreme Courts, Land & Environment Courts and the Federal Court of Australia. 

We also assist in informal dispute resolution and have successfully acted for international and local clients in mediations and arbitrations.

Dransfield is the holder of an Australian Financial Services Licence. This complements our services in providing expert reports, PDS, litigation support, and board advisory. Litigation and independent Expert Matters have Included:

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Some Past projects

Dransfield have represented as independent experts numerous times. Contact us to find out more.