The Land Acquisition Audit: A 5-Point Due Diligence Checklist for Savvy Developers
Introduction: Why Standard Due Diligence Templates Fail DevelopersIn my 15 years as a land acquisition consultant, I've reviewed hundreds of due diligence checklists from developers, and most follow the same generic templates that miss critical site-specific risks. What I've learned through painful experience is that land acquisition isn't about checking boxes\u2014it's about understanding the unique story of each parcel. I remember a 2022 project where a client nearly purchased a 50-acre site b