Cantwell Consulting works with clients to identify their property needs and ensure that they maximize the returns from their capital assets. We have come through dramatic changes in the property industry and have learnt that the nature of a property investment must mirror the core requirements of the investor.

With 20 years of development experience we understand the critical considerations behind any property investment. We work with clients to provide property-related advice that fits with their business needs to ensure they can meet any obligation a property transaction may place on the business.

The essence to a successful property transaction is preparation. The interplay of structure, title, return on investment, tax management, finance and expectation must be reviewed. We advise clients at either side of a property transaction by:

• Determining a brief
• Agreeing a strategy with optimum legal and financial structures
• Engaging with financial institutions and negotiating facility agreements
• Identifying Investment options
• Carrying out due diligence
• Managing relationships with other professionals, such as legal representatives, architects, engineers and financial institutions
• Overseeing the negotiation process
• Supervising acquisition/disposal process

We assist clients in analysing the potential value that can be added by increasing densities or considering alternative uses. We can provide desktop costing at the early stages of the process without absorbing the costs of multiple building consultants. The process usually involves:

• Review of client requirements and objectives
• Provide assessment of assets
• Advise on assembly of a project team and fee structures
• Conduct due diligence on sites
• Review planning and timeline issues associated with scheme
• Physical inspection of issues such as services, infrastructure and ground conditions
• Development and tracking of project master programme
• Management of planning and statutory approval stage
• Advise on procurement routes and options
• Manage tender stage, contract negotiations and contract award
• Site assessment and site analysis
• Cash-flow analysis
• Advice and input on development agreements, agreements for Lease and tenant / end-user requirements
• Manage handover of completed property to tenant’s coordination of tenant fit-out works

A huge financial consideration for SME’s after staff is rent and rates. We provide guidance in negotiating new leases or renegotiating existing leases at review/renewal. The process usually involves some or all of the following steps:

• Determine existing lease parameters/new lease requirements
• Source, inspect and screen all available properties to identify the property that meets the client’s needs
• Schedule of condition
• Advise on rent reviews
• Provide financial analysis and physical assessment of suitable properties
• Manage commercial negotiation concerning leasehold obligations
• Co-ordinate legal process to formalise lease terms

Cantwell Consulting has aided clients in securing funding from both institutional and private sources to complete the purchase of assets. We have a clear understanding of the steps necessary to secure finance and work with clients to maximise their success in securing finance.

We assist with:

• Asset valuation
• Company accounts review
• Cash-generation analysis
• Budget determination
• Bank negotiations
• Securitisation
• Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) advice

1. Rosslare Import Centre

Description : Acquisition, rezoning and development of 18 Acres in Rosslare Harbour

Budget : Confidential

Completion: 2012

2. Portlaoise Renault

Description: Acquisition and decommissioning of an existing petrol station to construct a 10,000 sq ft Motor dealership on 1.5 acres in Portlaoise town

Budget: Confidential

Completion: 2005

3. Europa Training Academy

Description: Sourcing and purchase of a 50,000 sq ft facility and redevelopment into FAS approved trading center, conference facility and offices.

Budget: 6m

Completion: 2006

4. Ennis Renault

Description: Redevelopment of 3 acres in Ennis town to construct a 10,000 sq ft motor showroom , petrol station and retail unit.

Budget: Confidential

Completion: 2004

5. Auto Centre Newlands Cross

Description: Redevelopment of Shell petrol station at Newlands Cross into 6000sq ft car showrooms

Budget: Confidential

Completion: 2001

6. Tralee Renault

Description: Land acquisition and development of new 10,000sq ft motor showroom on 4 acres in Tralee, Co. Kerry

Budget: Confidential

Completion: 2002

7. Renault Head Office Airways Industrial Estate

Description: Acquisition and lease of 25,00sq ft head office to Renault Ireland

Budget: Confidential

Completion: 2006

8. Douglas Renault Cork

Description: Acquisition and redevelopment of existing Maxol filing station and redevelopment into 5000 sq ft retail unit

Budget: 2m

Completion: 2005

9. Derrybawn Treatment Centre

Description: Acquisition of Suitable facility and conversion into a 14 bed treatment facility in Glendalough.

Budget: 2m

Completion: 2007

10. Citywest Truck and Van Centre

Description: Acquisition and redevelopment of industrial plant into a purpose built truck and van distribution centre.

Budget: 4m

Completion: 2003

11. Topaz Blanchardstown

Description: Development of car showroom and Topaz petrol station in Coolmine, Dublin 15.

Budget: Confidential

Completion: 2001