Why BELFRY's Advisory Services?
A Fresh Perspective
As a firm that acts as both a developer and a consultant, BELFRY aims to do things differently.
We have found a keen and willing market for our expertise amongst lenders, funders, and investors, who appreciate the practical experience and specialist insight that we bring to bear as part of our development monitoring services.
We have long observed the frustration of lenders with how monitoring surveyors in the wider market deliver their work, and we recognise that a dynamic exists whereby surveyors can be too eager to protect their own liability at the expense of providing the best advice to clients.
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We firmly believe that when we take on monitoring work, we are being paid to use our technical expertise to assess risks, make value judgements, and advise our clients accordingly. The commitment we give to our monitoring clients is therefore straightforward – to provide clear, concise, and comprehensive advice on all matters within our competence, free from unnecessary caveats or obfuscation.
So what does this mean in practice? In essence, if we think something represents a potential risk, we flag it and provide reasoned advice on possible solutions to help transactions progress. Conversely, we are equally forthcoming in providing reassurance when we perceive development risks to be minimal or well managed.​
Recognising Client Needs
Being a smaller, specialist firm, we pride ourselves on being able to offer distinct advantages over larger corporate consultancies.
We understand the nature of real estate transactions, with tight deadlines and finely balanced deals often requiring quick decisions on whether funding can be provided. Our ability to act quickly once instructed, and to promptly turn around initial due diligence appraisals, is unrivalled.
Without the internal pressures and distractions that exist within larger firms, we are also able to dedicate our most senior staff to client-facing roles for the full duration of commissions, from initial instruction through to completion.
Adding Value
We are all too aware that due diligence and monitoring services can be seen as a burden by borrowers – an additional layer of expense that can make lending facilities less attractive and jeopardise funding being agreed. In our approach, we therefore look to add value, ideally helping to encourage repeat lending for our clients.
We find that, particularly when we monitor schemes delivered by new or smaller developers, our involvement is ultimately viewed by borrowers as a net benefit, improving their perception of the lender's overall service.
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If you are interested in utilising our consultancy services, please do not hesitate to get in touch!