Development done.
We love the hard stuff!
property delivered
What we solve?
Profitable Projects
Project Direction
Xpect provides expert direction, development management and governance of property projects in New Zealand.
1. Understand your needs
2. Assess the potential of your project
3. Develop a plan
4. Provide steps to action
5. Apply our development management system
6. Engage and manage as you require, or
7. Advise as you proceed.
We excel with complex, unique or difficult projects.
Distressed Project Support
Stabilisation, Risk Management, Revised Strategy, Recovery Implementation, Project Management, Body Corporate & Purchaser stakeholder liaison. Complex remediation projects.
Development Expertise
Large scale greenfield subdivisions
Small to medium infill subdivisions
Mid-rise residential apartments
Terrace home comprehensive developments
Standalone houses - from cookie cutter to custom luxury
Mixed use - office and retail accompanying primarily residential developments
Development Management
Acquisition, Feasibility, Design Management, Consents, Contracting, Project Management, Sales, Marketing & Purchaser Management
Property Development Business
Xpect advises on and creates business and people management procedures and systems for property developers:
* Backend:Finance, IT, Legal, Health & Safety
* Sales management, marketing and branding
* Customer needs insights & product evaluation
* Design and Consenting
* Land development and Infrastructure
* Vertical construction and maintenance
* Cost, variation and procurement control
* Customer support, settlement and purchaser management
* Funding and investor relations
* Board governance
Systems Design
Process creation and implementation of practical systems to streamline delivery.
Get Acquainted
"I recently had the pleasure of consulting with Andrew Crosby
regarding my 6-unit townhouse project in Dunedin.
Andrew's expertise and insights were incredibly valuable in
refining my strategy and moving the project forward. He provided clear,
actionable feedback and demonstrated a deep understanding of the industry,
which significantly contributed to shaping a more effective approach.
Following his advice and actioning it, we are close to getting the project
off the ground, a few strategic tweeks makes all the difference.
His professionalism and ability to address complex issues with practical
solutions were impressive. I highly recommend Andrew Crosby for anyone
seeking knowledgeable and strategic guidance in their development projects."
- Dylan Cazemier
Us 4 you
Andrew Crosby Managing Director
UDINZ Founding Board Member
Lecturer Property Development Unitec
Founder DevelopmentProfit.com
Previously: CEO Universal Homes, Project Director @ Equinox, Manager Property Development @ Housing New Zealand, Business and Development Manager @Phoenix USA, Development Manager @Redwood
- Client Representative
- Development Manager
- Executive & Board
- Big Picture
- Hands On
- Author and Host
- Dylan Cazemier
experience
Developments
Networks
Connections
"As an adviser and a lender, Squirrel has been looking for opportunities to give our team more exposure to property development fundamentals. Andrew brought a wealth of experience to our day and shared stories that brought to life the real challenges that come with developing property. A jam-packed day of high-quality content - at times, it felt like drinking from a fire hose!"
- John Bolton, Founder Squirrel
Xpect Word
Connecting you to continuous improvement.
Xpect has been providing systems development, education, training and development management products since 2012.
"I had the pleasure of having a one on one session with Andrew Crosby to learn how to build a development feasibility model from scratch, along with the reasons for each input and the overall process. Bit of an intense morning which came with its challenges but overall a very rewarding experience. It was clear that Andrew has refined both his model and his teaching method over his decades of experience, easily matching the pace that I could handle."- Samuel Huang
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Xpect Angle
Connecting existing projects with a new strategy to profit.
There is always a new angle.
Xpect Angle tales a unique line by line approach to deciphering a more profitable exit strategy for your project.
When markets change, you need to change. Take advantage of our experience through 25 years of markets up and down and gain a fresh perspective on where you can take your development.
"We were scoping options for a 4000sqm development property.
I engaged Andrew for a 2nd opinion on this project with multiple moving parts which required
strategic negotiations with the vendor. There would be a lot of risk in this project as all
the development risk would borne by us as the purchaser.
Andrew quickly absorbed all the information on hand and we had a desired outcomes and
potential obstacles brainstorm. After the meeting, I had a lot more clarity on what the
market would absorb, what the roadblocks would be from the vendors perspective.
And we tailored a few completely different scenarios to assist in further negotiations
whilst minimising our risk in an unstable market."
- Sanjesh Lal
Xpect Exec
Connecting corporate boards and executives with real experience.
What advice are you receiving to make property development decisions in your corporation?
Consultants,
are you providing your clients with advice from those that have been in your client's very shoes?
Learn the tactics and strategies from those who have actually been the CEO of corporate
property development and construction companies responsible for hundreds of millions of dollars of financial
decisions and delivering thousands of homes. Acquire value from a wide breadth of C-level experience in the private,
public and not-for-profit sector.
Xpect Connect
Connecting builders and contractors with developers and development projects.
Xpect Connect solves the procurement hassle and brings prequalified projects and contractors together. Leveraging years of industry experience and a vast network, Xpect Connect is your partner in project success.
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"Andrew at Xpect Property Limited has consistently demonstrated a level of professionalism that is truly exemplary. Andrew's dedication to delivering exceptional results, combined with their unwavering commitment to quality, sets them apart in the industry. I wholeheartedly recommend Andrew Crosby and Xpect Property Limited for any tender preapproval services related to residential property development projects in Auckland. Their professionalism, speediness, attention to detail, and industrial expertise make them a valuable partner for any endeavor."-Kester Ko
Xpect 2 Connect
Connecting property development employers and employees.
Xpect 2 Connect solves the recruitment hassle of finding suitable property development candidates and brings the right industry assessed prequalified prospective employees to developers and asset owners.
Xpect Inspect
Connecting home buyers and their advisors with practical contract knowledge.
Xpect Inspect is a service for home buyers, their buying agents, lawyers and funders regarding off the plan property purchases and house construction.
Xpect Inspect analyses the sale and purchase agreement, or new home build contract and advises the practical ramifications of what the buyer is signing up to. Including the direct potential financial reality of any incentives. And what could happen in time, money and quality under different market circumstances.
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"Andrew's service was first rate. Prompt, detailed and it raised a whole lot of questions that I simply would not have known to ask. It's not legal advice but to my mind is worth even more. A lawyer will give you the basics to protect your position, but Andrew takes a complete view in terms of the long-term impact on the home owner. If you are thinking of a new build or renovation, I could not recommend Andrew highly enough for his building contract review."- Angus Ogilvie"I would highly recommend anyone looking to enter into any building contract, have Andrew review it prior. While this doesn't replace legal advice, he provides detailed and critical insights that can often be overlooked, potentially leaving you exposed to unnecessary risk. Brilliant service thanks Andrew."
- Finn McGaveston
Xpect Verdict
Connecting construction disputes with resolution.
Xpect Verdict takes a practical problem-solving approach to resolving construction disputes. Onsite in one sitting.
Xpect Insight
Connecting professionals and business with impactful insight.
Strategy and ideas come from research. Insightful
strategy and impactful ideas come from exploring
the right questions in the correct way in the first
place.
Research in the property and construction industry
requires a mix of academic rigor combined with
practical nous. Omit either component and you can
easily underestimate risk or completely miss reality.
Advance your property or construction business using Xpect Insight for your next research and business development project.
"Thanks, Andrew @Xpect Property Limited, for providing spot-on advice for our property development process.
Your expertise was invaluable in knowing exactly where to
find the right information and tailoring it perfectly to our situation.
All delivered with a great sense of humour. Highly recommended for anyone seeking clear, concise, and effective property development guidance!" - Tim Jacomb
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Xpect Remediate
Connecting body corporates and residential asset owners with maximum value.
Xpect is partnering with PJM Projects to solve body corporates and residential asset owners most difficult remediation problems.
Xpect Assist
Connecting Financiers and Developers with project support and assistance.
Property development management and strategy tailoured to protecting financiers interests and assiisting land owners and property developers bottom line.
Contract or pay as you go services on an as when required basis. From a fixed package for an initial feasibility assessment of your land potential
to matching as you need it resource to your projects specific workflow to work out strategies for developments in distress.
"I engaged Andrew to cast his eyes over a project which we have had sitting around as was barely feasible to begin.
Some fresh eyes and a few different approaches/lines of questioning resulted in a strategy signed off and ready to commit to" - Calvin Yates
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Xpect Safety
Connecting contractors, developers, project managers and consultants with best practice Health and Safety.
Xpect is partnering with Advanced Safety and Site App Pro to deliver health and safety solutions to the construction and development industry. Fixed subscription 'out of the box' OHS systems, fully supported, with a 15% discount on annual plans.
Xpect Get Set
Connecting candidates with experience to help land a role.
Are you seeking employment in the property or construction industry?
'Xpect Get Set' provides candidate coaching for application and interview preparation, communication and follow-up specific to our industry. Receive a property industry CEO's perspective with a CV review and personal consultation (via phone or zoom) where we discuss strategy and
the key success enablers to improve your chances of landing a role. Take advantage of the valuable direct knowledge and an established system interviewing
over a hundred candidates and hiring dozens of industry professionals in various markets. You are not paying one hour of time. You are paying for two decades of experience.
One hour custom package $350 plus GST.
"I had a great session with Andrew from Xpect Get Set yesterday . As he wisely put it, you're not just paying for an hour, but for two decades of experience. His insights and expertise truly made a difference" - Serena Alahakoon
Xpect Business
Connecting the construction and property industry with business development.
Workshop your product or companies business development strategy with us. Obtain insights not only from a construction and property development
CEO but one directly responsible for all new product decisions and a multi-hundred million dollar spend on construction materials
and consultant initiatives. Tap into 25 years experience being sold on products for construction and development projects in the private and public sector.
You will obtain a valuable perspective on those that really make the purchasing decisions. And gain valuable exposure and contacts via our extensive network.
$2,000 half day. $3,000 full day.
Specific projects, price on application.
Xpect Audit
Connecting project promises with experience.
Xpect provides project audit advisory services to developers, financiers, landowners and project investors.
When you have analysed thousands of floor plans, feasibilities, programmes, costings, marketing and risk management plans (what is that you say?) over 25 years -across numerous project sizes and mixes, and multiple countries-
you gain an appreciation for the finer detail in a development project's documentation. Detail that can make all the difference to your sales, fundability and profit delivery.
Xpect Audit runs a magnifying glass across your project to provide you with piece of mind for the investment you are about to make, or ideas where improvement is required. Whether its simply a floor plan review or a
complete assessment of the entire project feasibility.
"Embarking into private development(s) is perhaps one of the most daunting endeavours, regardless of personal experience in the built environment.
That's why I am looking to build a strong network around me to help support me on this venture.
My first port of call was to reach out to Andrew Crosby for a one-on-one session to address the core criteria of my development aspirations and test and expand upon the feasibility work I have done to date.
Andrew proved to be an excellent mentor; he is extremely knowledgeable, very personable,
to the point and efficient with the time allocated. For those looking to also embark on their own developments,
or require a solid soundboard to bounce development ideas off of, I strongly recommend you reach out to Andrew."
- Quinn Hamill