Feasibility 101 for CHPs and ICHOs with UDIA Queensland

A practical workshop for CHPs and ICHOs on project feasibility, site selection, development finance and due diligence. Designed for CEOs, Executive Leaders, Development Managers, Asset Managers, Finance Managers, and other professionals from Community Housing Providers (CHPs) and Indigenous Community Housing Organisations (ICHOs) who are working in, or moving into, property development and community housing delivery. The course is grounded in the practical realities of Queensland’s development landscape and is delivered by UDIA Queensland’s expert team. It brings together the key disciplines that determine whether a project gets off the ground: project feasibility, site selection, development finance, and due diligence - woven together through a real-world case study that participants work through across the day. This is not a theoretical course. This session is designed to give participants knowledge and tools they can apply directly to their own projects and pipelines. Learning Outcomes By the end of Feasibility 101, participants will be able to • Assess the development potential of a site — understanding the planning, physical, and market factors that determine what a site can support • Assess the commercial viability of a project — using feasibility analysis to understand costs, revenue, and whether a project stacks up financially • Navigate the funding process — understanding what lenders look for, how loan applications are assessed, and what documentation is required • Identify and apply different finance options — including construction finance, mezzanine, equity, and community housing-specific funding mechanisms • Conduct structured due diligence — knowing what to investigate before committing to a site or project • Recognise and avoid common development pitfalls — understanding the mistakes that derail feasible projects and how to mitigate them • Participants will leave with a structured feasibility framework they can apply to their own projects, an understanding of how developers and financiers assess risk, and direct exposure to real-world case study analysis. Training Details Dates: Thursday 18 March 2027 Time: 9.00am - 4.00pm Delivery: In person at UDIA Queensland, 12/120 Edward St, Brisbane Catering: Ticket price include morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea. Tickets: CHP or ICHO Member of Q Shelter, ATSI Housing QLD or CHIA QLD - $400 plus GST CHP or ICHO Non Members - $450 plus GST Tickets are subsidised through the Community Housing Futures Program and offered to CHPs and ICHOs at a significantly reduced rate. Important Information • All ticket prices exclude GST • A pay by invoice option is available at checkout • Accessibility and inclusion are very important to us. Please let us know your requirements during registration. • If you need an Auslan interpreter, please email [email protected] 7 working days before the event. Please contact the CHF Team on [email protected] if you are experiencing any barriers for registering.