When
Friday 17 September
Time
9am - 4pm
Location
Altus Offices, Level 12/1 Market Street, Sydney
About the Course
Delivered as a practical workshop, the Introduction to Financial Feasibility course provides attendees with a basic understanding of how to conduct a financial feasibility study using the ARGUS EstateMaster software package, through data input. Attendees will be taken through the theory of discounted cash flow and terms used including IRR, PV and NPV.
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for those with limited industry experience, with technical backgrounds, or those who work with developers and want to have a better understanding of the development and feasibility process. You do not need to have any experience using the ARGUS EstateMaster software package as this course will provide an introduction to the software. If you have experience using the ARGUS EstateMaster software package and would like a more advanced option, the Advanced Financial Feasibility course may be more suitable for you.
What You Will Learn
- An introduction to operating the ARGUS EstateMaster software package
- The theory behind discounted cash flow
- The key performance indicators used when assessing the profitability and economic viability of a development project e.g. IRR, ROI & ROE
- Methods for determining land price using ARGUS EstateMaster
- How to identify and find relevant data for your analysis
COURSE TRAINER
Tim Peisley
EstateMaster Trainer
Tim is a highly experienced Senior Trainer with over 13 years of experience delivering ARGUS software training and industry-specific courses to property professionals across Oceania and Asia. He regularly delivers guest lectures to universities and industry associations, covering various topics, including real estate development feasibility, cash flow management, discounted cash flow analysis, valuations, and asset management. With a Master’s of Property Development and a bachelor's degree in business and information technology, Tim brings detailed industry knowledge with a hands-on approach to translate complex concepts into practical learning.
COURSE FACILITATOR
Stephen McMahon
Director, Inspire Planning | UDIA NSW Past President
Stephen McMahon is a recognised planning and urban development professional with 30 years broad ranging experience and expertise in the establishment and management of planning and development projects and teams. He has been a member of the NSW Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) for over 20 years and in 2010 he was elected Councillor and has been a member of Council Executive, Treasurer and Vice President. Between 2020 – 2022 Stephen was President of the Institute. He is also a Registered Planner and Fellow of the Planning Institute of Australia. More broadly, also Stephen sits on Sydney Water’s Customer and Community Reference Group, Jemena Gas Networks Customer Council and the NSW Department of Planning’s Better Places Advisory Group.
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TESTIMONIALS
Both Tim & Stephen's knowledge, experience and input were beneficial to the course and how the topic was delivered.
By Nick Marino
The introduction of EstateMaster & the capability of the tool is fascinating, as it allows for better decision making & scenario testing for feasibility of development projects.
By Surabhi Chaturvedi
Well knowledge trainer enabled hands-on experience with the software. Good environment for learning.
By Polly Burke