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Ilke Homes went under owing £320m

Construction Enquirer

The scale of the modular house builder’s debts can be revealed after the Enquirer saw a statement of proposals issued to creditors by administrator AlixPartners. Money owed to unsecured creditors was £249m with the vast majority – £226m – made up of inter-company debts associated with losses suffered by equity investors.

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Types of Capital for Construction Businesses

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Several different types of capital — working capital , debt capital , and equity capital — are common in the construction industry. For most businesses, working capital will be front of mind, but debt capital and equity capital serve important purposes as well. Debt capital. 3 types of capital for construction.

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Phases of Commercial Real Estate Development

Construction Marketing

Developers must understand the various financing options, such as traditional bank loans, private equity, and government programs. The developer may also be responsible for arranging to finance the project, which can consist of a combination of equity and debt. You must secure financing for the project.

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Steady Optimism Among U.S. Commercial Real Estate Executives, Increased Investor Appetite

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Capital availability from a wide range of equity sources also is expected to improve in 2014, with increased activity by institutional forces. Private equity sources are predicted to drive U.S. Confidence in the banking industry as a primary source of commercial real estate financing has increased by 34% since 2011.

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Commercial Property Execs’ Mood Brightens, Yet Outlook Clouded by Economic, Fiscal Uncertainties, Interest Rate Risks

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debt challenges) and interest rate risks, according to The Real Estate’s Roundtable’s Q1 2013 Sentiment Survey. Renewed pressure on property values would also have negative implications for local government tax revenues, bank balance sheets (particularly smaller community banks) and retirement accounts held with U.S.

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Construction Bookkeeping Unique Features

Contractor Bookkeeping

Business Owners - Need three basic reports, Cash, Profit and Equity. Bank Balance - Un-cleared Checks) = Cash. Assets - Liabilities) = Equity. -. Bank Account - Escrow Deposits. Bank Account - Operating. Bank Account - Job Deposits. Bank Account - Payroll. Bank Account - Operating.

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Contractors Use Google Earth Like A Giant Stanley Tape Measure

Contractor Bookkeeping

Which means if they invest $100 today we would like to see the money back in the company bank account in four years? How will it affect the debt to equity ratio? We suggest our outsourced contractors bookkeeping clients to set their Return on Investment Hurdle Rate at roughly 25%. 100 X 25% a year = $25 a year X 4 Years = $100.