New Build Consultancy for Developers Across the South West
New build consultancy sets up a new development’s management before handover: service charge budgets, lease review, asset registers, compliance frameworks and mobilisation for practical completion. We work with developers across the South West from early planning to occupation.
Proposals are for developments of 50 or more units. Smaller building? Talk to our team.
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As a local, independent specialist, we work closely with developers from early concept through to completion and beyond, helping to create well-managed, high-quality living environments that enhance both resident experience and long-term asset performance.
Our consultancy combines detailed industry expertise with a hands-on understanding of what works in practice, ensuring your development is set up for success from day one.
We manage 3,000+ homes across 160+ developments in Devon, Cornwall and the wider South West, and were named Managing Agent of the Year (1,000 to 5,000 units) at the 2022 ACE Awards. You can see the developments we manage on our portfolio page.
We Can Assist With
- Operational design and planning
- Preparation for occupation and handover
- Business and management support
- Financial planning and service charge budgeting
- Compliance and regulatory strategy
- Long-term asset management planning
- Recruitment and structuring of on-site teams
How Do We Support Developers Through a New Build?
We support developers from initial planning through to mobilisation and occupation. That means designing how the scheme will operate, planning the transition from construction to occupation, overseeing recruitment and training of on-site teams, engaging trusted local suppliers, refining processes, and giving strategic asset management advice, whether as landlord’s representative or through property management audits.
Operational Design
We collaborate with you from initial planning through to mobilisation, ensuring every element of the scheme is aligned with efficient, practical management, from back-of-house functions to shared and resident spaces.
Planning for Occupation
The transition from construction to occupation is a pivotal stage. Through careful planning, defined operational frameworks and early identification of challenges, we support a seamless transition into occupation.
On-Site Staff Recruitment
We oversee the recruitment and training of on-site teams so your development is supported by capable, professional individuals from the outset, aligned with our standards of clear, consistent management.
Community Engagement
We place significant importance on fostering strong communities and supporting local businesses, engaging trusted local suppliers who operate to clearly defined standards.
Business Support
With a commercially focused, hands-on approach, we support developers and stakeholders in establishing new structures, refining processes and implementing effective operational strategies.
Asset Management & Professional Advice
Whether acting in a landlord’s representative capacity or delivering property management audits, we provide informed, strategic oversight across every stage of the asset lifecycle, with considered, commercially driven advice.
What Does New Build Consultancy Include?
Our new build consultancy includes service charge budgets and financial planning, review of leases and development management strategies, asset registers and service schedules, risk management and compliance frameworks, mobilisation planning for practical completion, relationship managers for handover, and aftercare following completion. We support every stage, from initial planning through to completion and beyond.
Our Consultancy Services Include
- Preparation of service charge budgets and financial planning
- Review of leases and development management strategies
- Creation of asset registers and service schedules
- Implementation of risk management and compliance frameworks
- Mobilisation planning for practical completion
- Appointment of experienced relationship managers for smooth handovers
- Ongoing support and aftercare following completion
Does Leasehold Reform Affect New Developments Yet?
The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 contains a ban on most new leasehold houses and new rights for freehold homeowners who pay estate management charges, but neither is in force yet. We set up a scheme's management structure under the law as it stands.
Sources
The law this page refers to:
- Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 legislation.gov.uk
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New Build Questions
When Should a Developer Involve a Managing Agent?
As early as possible. We work with developers from early concept and initial planning through to completion and beyond, and the sooner we are involved, the more value we can add to a scheme's long-term performance, from operational design and service charge budgeting to mobilisation planning for practical completion and aftercare.
Is the Ban on New Leasehold Houses in Force?
Not yet. The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 contains a ban on most new leasehold houses and new rights for freehold homeowners who pay estate management charges, but neither is in force yet. We set up a new scheme's management structure under the law as it stands.
Can You Recruit On-Site Staff for a New Development?
Yes. We oversee the recruitment and training of on-site teams so a development is supported by capable, professional individuals from the outset, aligned with our standards of clear, consistent management. Recruitment and structuring of on-site teams sits alongside operational design, occupation planning and service charge budgeting in what we can assist with.
What Experience Does PBM Bring to a New Scheme?
We are a local, independent specialist managing 3,000+ homes across 160+ developments in Devon, Cornwall and the wider South West, and we were named Managing Agent of the Year (1,000 to 5,000 units) at the 2022 ACE Awards. Our consultancy combines detailed industry expertise with a hands-on understanding of what works in practice.
Planning a New Development?
Talk to us early. The sooner we’re involved, the more value we can add to your scheme’s long-term performance.