Feasibility practices of types of property developers

Purpose The purpose of this study is to analyse the current relationships between developer characteristics in terms dominant property type (residential, commercial, retail, industrial, tourism, “other”), ownership (publicly listed, publicly unlisted, private, government), organisational structure (speculative-trader, investor developers, development managers) and size (small, medium, large) frequency use required minimum value hurdle rate metrics. Design/methodology/approach A questionnaire survey 225 Australian New Zealand trader managers, investors, valuers, fund managers government/charities/other relating feasibility practices different types Australia/New companies. Findings (1) Residential developers are more likely margin on cost (MDC) have a higher internal return (IRR) percentage; (2) payback period as rate, specific rates part go/no-go decision; (3) adopt percentage IRR deviate further from accepted financial theory selection; (4) national organisations multiple geographic regions qualitative frameworks decision-making process MDC less rate. Practical implications limited sample practitioners working at time data collection 2016 and, empirical research needed spatially temporally determine extent findings. Further also with small- medium-sized organisations' which they should metrics project selection for an improved understanding technical attitudinal difficulties facing their adoption. Originality/value First examine developers.