Expertise and control through the entire project life cycle
Project identification
Using comprehensive real-time market data and due diligence reporting combined with on-the-ground professionals who know every feature of real estate investment, Ducat Asset Management can identify the most appropriate opportunities in each segment of real estate.
Project valuation and appraisal
Making a detailed analysis of all factors pertaining to the value of the property, including its location, condition, size, proximity to facilities, and recent sale prices of comparable properties, Ducat Asset Management evaluates the current and projected value of real estate investments.
Develop investment solutions
Ducat Asset Management investment team draws on DCE’s capabilities in development and UTG’s expertise in leasing, operations, and property management to create investment solutions that maximize profits and minimize risks. A combined group of experts develops a strategic action plan that includes the most current information on market conditions, capital flows, local market intelligence, and emerging trends to determine the exact metrics needed to successfully achieve investment objectives.
Transactions structuring
The team designs and carefully crafts alternative transaction structures to maximize specific objectives, evaluating and comparing the options based upon unique factors and situations. All options are explored to develop the most innovative financing and control strategies available to achieve the maximum value of each real estate asset or portfolio.
Project acquisition
Ducat Asset Management leverages its knowledge and relationships, integrated service platform, and internal research resources to uniquely tailor each deal to the specific operational priorities and financial goals ensuring the lowest possible price.
Project design and optimization
Ducat Asset Management with DC Evolution identifies goals and prepares an analysis of the project to define costs, schedules, and revenues. DC Evolution develops all required construction documents and detailed written specifications for all building systems and components.
Development management
Ducat Asset Management in partnership with DC Evolution undertakes the contractors tendering, contracting, oversees schedules and budgets, selection and management processes so construction is on time and within budget. DC Evolution works with state and local governments to obtain the necessary approvals to begin construction. Company’s aims to minimize the impact of approval conditions and restrictions on project feasibility and investment profitability. We deliver value through rigorous cost management and value engineering, adherence to project schedules, assurance of quality, risk mitigation, and economies of scale through leveraged procurement.
Property management
The UTG team is dedicated to providing comprehensive property management services throughout the asset life cycle. Focused on enhancing asset value, the property managers are empowered to minimize operating costs, improve efficiencies, and enhance customer service in order to protect the value of each investment. UTG leasing professionals average the highest tenure in the industry. Supported by the industry’s leading market research platform we know the tenants and their requirements, and we use this knowledge to enhance asset value, maximize cash flow, and decrease carrying and transaction costs.
Project exit
The team cultivates and maintains relationships with all capital sources, including local investors as well as the world’s leading capital providers and analyzes the best strategies available to achieve a maximum return on all assets or portfolio, while minimizing transaction risk. Leveraging Ducat Asset Management’s extensive network of potential buyers creates a competitive bidding process and drives transaction values.
Insurance
Ducat Asset Management is committed to using its experience to minimize risks associated with investments. In addition, company has the capability to arrange the following insurance and reinsurance coverage: construction and erection all risk insurance, including delay in start-up general liability insurance, including upon specific request, environmental liability property all risk insurance and business interruption terrorism and/or political violence workers’ compensation insurance political risk insurance
Corporate social responsibility insurance
Ducat Asset Management, UTG, and DCE are socially responsible companies and strive to reduce environmental harm while creating value for their customers. All our projects are projected using LEED or Bream guidelines. We encourage recycling of waste – at all properties separate waste disposals are available. Our sewage systems use on average 30% less water – technical and drinking water are separated. We work with local authorities to improve surrounding areas and create communities.
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