Assess the financial viability of an Australian property development project
Land Acquisition
Development Costs
Holding & Finance Costs
Interest is calculated on the construction loan assuming average 50% drawdown over the project period (line-of-credit method). Adjust the loan amount to reflect your actual finance structure.
Sales & Revenue
Under the GST Margin Scheme, GST = 1/11 × (Sale Price − Land Cost). Under Full GST, GST = 1/11 of gross sale price. New residential dwellings are generally taxable; existing residential may be input taxed. Consult your accountant.
Total Revenue (GDV)
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Gross Dev. Value
Total Project Cost
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All in
Developer’s Profit
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Before tax
Profit Margin on Cost
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Profit ÷ Cost
Profit on GDV
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Profit ÷ Revenue
Return on Equity
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Profit ÷ Equity
Profit Margin on GDV0%
0% — Loss15% — Viable25%+ — Excellent
Cost Breakdown
Land Purchase Price–
Stamp Duty–
Due Diligence & Legal–
Construction Cost–
Design, DA & Consultants–
Council Levies–
Landscaping & External–
Insurance & Bonds–
Construction Contingency–
Finance Interest (construction)–
Holding Rates & Land Tax–
Sales & Marketing–
GST Payable (net)–
Total Project Cost–
Revenue & Profit
Gross Development Value (GDV)–
Less: Total Project Cost–
Developer’s Profit (before income tax)–
Equity Invested–
Return on Equity–
Annualised Return on Equity–
Important Disclaimer: This calculator is provided by A One Accountants Pty Ltd for general informational purposes only. Development feasibility is highly sensitive to construction costs, market conditions, interest rates, planning outcomes, and timing. All figures are estimates based on user inputs and standard industry assumptions. GST calculations are simplified and do not replace formal GST advice. Profit and return figures are pre-income-tax estimates only. Please consult us if you require specific advice before committing to any development project. A One Accountants Pty Ltd accepts no liability for any loss arising from reliance on this tool.