ARGUS EstateMaster
A complete solution for property development feasibility, budgeting and cash flow forecasting
Discover ARGUS EstateMaster
Pursue the best development opportunities by forecasting the financial viability of your next project
ARGUS EstateMaster is an industry leading property development feasibility, budgeting and cash flow forecasting solution suitable for any type of project – land subdivision, residential, commercial, retail, industrial, build-to-sell or build-to-rent.
It enables you to appraise development opportunities, analyse risk, estimate funding requirements and monitor the financial performance of your development projects and portfolios with confidence and ease.
Test the financial viability of your next development project
Manage your project cash flow and budgets effectively
Gain powerful insights across your entire development portfolio
Highlights of ARGUS EstateMaster's capabilities
Residual land value
Evaluate the residual land value of a development site for acquisition, disposal, or valuation purposes.
Scenario analysis
Model and compare multiple development scenarios to determine the highest and best use for the site.
Risk assessment
Sensitise costs, revenues, timing and interest rates to analyse the impact on returns and help mitigate risks.
Cashflow forecasting
Forecast project cash flows, update with actuals and track variations against the original feasibility budget.
Project funding
Model flexible debt, equity and JV structures to evaluate capital requirements, risk exposure and investor returns.
Comprehensive reporting
Generate reports that are industry-recognized and accepted or custom build your own for tailored analysis.
How ARGUS Estatemaster works
Manage every stage of your development project
1. Build your feasibility
Start your initial feasibility using ARGUS EstateMaster and enter cost, revenue and funding assumptions.
2. Calculate land value
Evaluate the residual land value of your development site to determine the optimal acquisition price that meets your target returns.
3. Run scenarios
Model and compare scenarios to determine the highest and best use for the site and the optimal financial outcome for your project.
4. Monitor project budget
Once the feasibility has been approved and your development project commences, start tracking the budget.
5. Update forecasts
Import actuals from your accounting system, reforecast the balance, and track KPI indicators against multiple budgets.
6. Report on performance
Generate 100+ detailed reports across your entire development portfolio to meet all of your internal and investor reporting needs.
INTEGRATIONS
Seamlessly integrate with third-party applications and databases
ARGUS EstateMaster integration modules seamlessly integrate our software with other third-party applications and databases to improve business automation and efficiency.
Accounting: Import actual costs and revenues from accounting systems for cash flow management and reforecasting
Sales CRM: Import up-to-date available and contracted sales data for accurate revenue and inventory forecasting
Microsoft: Send live data back and forth between your models and external Excel workbooks, or automate reporting in Word documents with outputs from ARGUS EstateMaster model
FAQ
Get answers to commonly asked questions about ARGUS EstateMaster
How much does ARGUS EstateMaster cost?
We have several subscription plans available to support businesses of all sizes. Discount packages are available for multi-year subscriptions. To find the best package for your business, please contact us.
How does the free trial work?
When your details have been received, you will be sent an email link to download ARGUS EstateMaster. You will have access to download indvidual modules such as Development Feasibility, Development Management or Corporate Consolidation. You may also download Property Development Suite which contains all three modules. Once you download and install the modules, your 14-day trial will be activated.
What happens after the 14-day trial period ends?
If you’re happy with what you have seen, we can discuss subscription pricing options with you and ensure your licence is extended so we can avoid any disruption on your side. Alternatively, if you feel ARGUS EstateMaster isn’t right for you, we will simply close your account.
Can I integrate ARGUS EstateMaster with other solutions?
Our integration modules enable you to connect our ARGUS EstateMaster software with third-party applications such as:
Accounting: Xero, Intuit QuickBooks, MYOB, Workbench, MRI Project Cost and SQL server
Sales CRM: Salesforce, Propertybase, SQL server
Microsoft: Word and Excel
What is the difference between ARGUS EstateMaster and ARGUS Developer?
Both solutions have similar capabilities to conduct development feasibilities and appraisals, as well as tracking the cash flow and reporting the performance of live projects.
The key differences are ARGUS EstateMaster has an spreadsheet user interface that offers a lot of flexibility to customise your models and interact with MS Excel, whereas ARGUS Developer adopts a more rigid approach and is suitable for multi-stage projects with complex funding structures.
Contact us to find out which solution would be more suitable for your organisation.
Where can I find training resources to help me get started?
We have a number of training options available to ensure you are able to utilise ARGUS EstateMaster to its full potential.
Our training options include:
Our YouTube library contains a number of videos to help you get started with the Property Development Suite.
Can Altus help do my feasibilities or appraisals using this solution?
Yes. Altus Group have development advisory experts in different regions that can help with your financial modelling using ARGUS EstateMaster. Contact us to find out more.
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Options
Join more than 20,000+ property developers across 75+ countries using ARGUS EstateMaster
ARGUS EstateMaster DF
Development Feasibility
Ideal for property developers, appraisers, consultants & financiers to evaluate property development opportunities.
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Development management
Ideal for property developers.
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Corporate consolidation
Ideal for property developers with large projects and portfolios.
