Research on the Financing of Residential Development

The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage is procuring, from a single tenderer, a

Research on the Financing of Residential Development

Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage

## Summary The Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage is procuring a research paper on the financing of residential development in Ireland, focusing on financial flows from project inception to sale. The contract value is estimated at €80,000.

## Scope & Deliverables * Research paper on the financing of residential development in Ireland * Detailed description of financial flows, including project level finance and corporate balance sheet implications * Case studies demonstrating financial flows * Analysis of various aspects of development financing, including: + Different project typologies and their influence on timing and costs of financing + Opportunity cost of developer's equity + Extent to which loans and funding are collateralised + Land acquisition finance and its terms + Project risk assessment and quantification from lenders' perspective + Loan covenants and associated costs + Senior and junior debt cost and timing profiles

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Not stated * Qualifications: + Experience in market and economic research, polling, and statistics + Expertise in residential development financing * Certifications/Experience: Not stated

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €80,000 * Submission deadline: Friday, July 17, 2026 (23:30 IST) * Contract duration: 18 months * Framework/DPS: None

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic through etenders.gov.ie * Languages accepted: English * Key documents to prepare: + Tender submission document + Research paper proposal + CVs of key personnel

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit experienced research firms with expertise in market and economic research, polling, and statistics. * Opportunities include gaining a contract with the Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage and contributing to the understanding of residential development financing in Ireland. * Risks include meeting the high standards required for this research paper and competing with other bidders.

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