Development Profit Calculator
Use our free profit calculator to estimate the profit, margin, and return on investment for your property development project. Model different scenarios by adjusting costs, contingency, and selling expenses.
Analyse Your Development Profitability
Enter your Gross Development Value, purchase price, build costs, and associated fees to calculate your expected profit and margin. Include contingency and selling costs for a realistic picture of your return. Lenders typically require a minimum 20% profit on cost before they will fund a scheme.
Project Costs
The expected total sales value of the completed development
Acquisition cost of the land or property including stamp duty
Total construction and refurbishment costs (excluding contingency)
Total borrowing costs including interest, arrangement fees, and exit fees
Architect, planning, structural engineer, solicitor, and other professional costs
Percentage of build costs reserved for unexpected costs (typically 5-15%)
= £35,000
Estate agent fees, marketing, and legal costs as a percentage of GDV (typically 2-4%)
= £36,000
Profit Summary
Net Profit
£274,000
Return Metrics
Cost Breakdown
GDV vs Costs
Disclaimer: This calculator provides indicative figures only and should not be relied upon for investment decisions. Actual costs and values may differ significantly. Always obtain professional valuations, quantity surveyor cost estimates, and independent financial advice before committing to a development project.
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