Investor Programme
We build investment portfolios, not just houses.
A transparent, aligned capital partnership for multi-unit development across Canterbury.
Capital meets execution
A clear division of duties, aligned by shared outcomes.
The capital partner
Your role
- Provide equity for land purchase
- Investment secured against a titled asset
- Hands-off, passive investment
- Strategic oversight rights
The execution partner
Our role
- Full development expertise & management
- Design, consents and construction oversight
- Sales and marketing, managed end to end
- We carry the operational and delivery risk
Returns are structured around a fixed interest component plus a share of project profit, with capital return and interest prioritised ahead of profit distribution. We walk through full terms and a project-specific return model in a confidential conversation. Get in touch below.
Why Sullivan Mitchell Residential
Distinct advantages driving security and returns.
Canterbury specialists
Deep, proven expertise exclusively in the Canterbury market. We know the land, the council, and the buyers.
“We know the land, the council, and the buyers.”
Predictable timeline
Streamlined projects built around a clear cycle from land acquisition to final settlement, with no open-ended timelines.
Full-service execution
We manage the entire process. Your involvement is capital and strategic oversight; we handle the heavy lifting.
Open-book transparency
Full visibility on costs, decisions and progress. You're never in the dark about where your capital is deployed.
Risk-managed structure
Capital return and fixed interest are prioritised ahead of profit share, a more conservative structure than typical equity partnerships.
The development pathway
A structured 12–15 month cycle, start to finish.
Setup
Months 1–2
- Due diligence & feasibility
- Partnership agreement executed
- Land acquisition settled
Design
Months 2–5
- Architectural design
- Engineering reports
- Council consent processing
Construction
Months 5–12
- Construction commencement
- Monthly progress updates
- Practical completion (CCC)
Settle
Months 12–15
- Sales & marketing campaign
- Final settlement of units
- Return of capital and profit
Focused expertise
Why we specialise in multi-unit & land development.
- Economies of scale. Costs like consents, professional fees and site works spread across multiple titles, improving the margin per unit compared with a single standalone build.
- Predictable demand. Consistent buyer demand across Canterbury for well-located townhouses, units and new sections gives us greater sales certainty.
- Focused risk profile. Our systems, team and market knowledge are built specifically for this project type. We stay out of the single-house market, where margins are tighter and competition from owner-occupiers is highest.
We build investment portfolios, not just houses.
The ideal partner
Let's build something together.
- Sophisticated investors & family offices
- Value transparency & alignment
- Seeking hands-off, passive exposure
- Capital ready for a 12–15 month deployment
We maintain a pipeline of pre-vetted development sites across Canterbury, with feasibility studies ready for review. Schedule a confidential conversation to see current opportunities and full financial terms.