DUE DILIGENCE REVIEWS

Courtwell Consulting launched the first independent South African property audit and due diligence review service 6 years ago. Courtwell Consulting has performed a due diligence review service in respect of over four billion rand’s worth in new acquisitions and audited a further two billion rand’s worth in existing assets.

Our property audit division consists of experienced property professionals who know what to look for during a property acquisition review and understand the risk that such an investment can attract.

• Our due diligences serve to achieve the following:
  • OPTIMISE THE PURCHASE PRICE
  • IDENTIFY PURCHASE AND PROJECT RISK
  • IDENTIFY VALUE EXTRACTION OPPORTUNITIES

Advantages of obtaining a due diligence review from Courtwell Consulting:

ABSOLUTE INDEPENDENCE:

Investor-purchasers obtain the benefit of a thoroughly independent review. Such independence means that shareholders can be assured of avoiding a conflict of interests.

PROERTY EXPERTISE:

Having conducted reviews of over R4 bn in fixed properties over our six years in existence, and drawing from our experience within the property sector, our audit team provides insight into investment risks at a high level, resulting in savings and risk reduction.

JOHANNESBURG SECURITIES EXCHANGE COMPLIANCY:

Our reports are designed around the needs of the JSE listing requirements so as to assist the promotion process.

ADVANCED INTERNAL SYSTEMS:

Our investigative processes are enhanced by both our links with the various deeds offices, local authorities and land claim courts as well as our internally-developed models which permit the expedient collation and assessment of information whilst producing clear and concise which enhance the decision-making process.

PORTFOLIO ASSEMBLY ASSISSTANCE:

Our advanced models can be manipulated to provide assistance in assimilating optimal portfolio, financial and legal structures.
 

The benefit of our services is that purchasers will no longer pay over the top for properties which they believe are producing higher yields than they are actually are. Furthermore, many sellers could be achieving better prices for their properties on the basis of the increased value which properly structured audits and due diligence reviews can unfold. This critical analysis of a property portfolio, or an individual property, is the key to ensuring that correct investment decisions are made and optimal value is achieved throughout your property portfolio.