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Development profit calculator

Enter GDV and total scheme cost to see profit on cost and profit on GDV — the two margin measures lenders and developers both quote.

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How this is calculated

Profit on cost and profit on GDV describe the same profit as two different percentages — most senior lenders look for a minimum profit-on-cost margin, commonly in the high teens to low twenties depending on scheme risk.

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