Builder meeting preparation kit
Developers present to committees every week — your committee meets developers once in a lifetime. Level the field before the meeting.
What this will include
- Questions on the developer's finances and track record
- Documents to request from every developer you meet
- Offer clarifications your society should insist on in writing
- Answers that should worry your committee — and why
Why preparation changes the meeting
A developer's presentation is a sales pitch, prepared by people who do this for a living. Your committee may be sitting across the table for the first time. Without a written list of questions, meetings drift towards glossy brochures and big promises, and the hard topics — money, guarantees, past projects — never come up. When your society walks in with the right questions on paper, the tone changes. The committee looks serious, weak claims get tested on the spot, and every builder is measured against the same yardstick. The record of questions and answers also becomes something your members can trust when the time comes to decide.
Common questions
What should we ask a developer in the first meeting?
Start with track record: which redevelopment projects they have completed, where, and whether members moved back in on time. Then ask about finances — how the project will be funded and what proof of financial strength they can show. Ask what guarantees they offer on rent, timeline and quality, and who from their team will actually run your project. This kit lists the full set of questions, with follow-ups for vague answers.
Should ordinary members attend developer presentations?
In most cases, yes. Redevelopment moves forward only when members trust the process, and transparency builds that trust early. Many societies open developer presentations to all members while the committee leads the questioning, so everyone hears the same claims first-hand. That reduces rumours later and makes consensus easier when it is time to vote. Your committee can still hold separate working sessions for detailed negotiation.
Related tools & guides
- How to choose a developer — the method behind the questions
- Developer track record — verify their answers afterwards
- Offer comparison — compare what each builder claims
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