GDV Calculator FAQ

What is GDV in residential development?

Gross Development Value is the total resale value of the completed scheme: units multiplied by net internal area multiplied by achievable resale price per sqft. For mixed-use schemes the commercial element is capitalised on yield instead of priced per sqft.

How accurate is a free residual appraisal calculator?

Indicative only. The workbench applies the same arithmetic a chartered surveyor uses but it does not run a daylight study, a contamination test, or a multi-phase cash flow. Use it for pre-bid sense-checks. For a Red Book valuation you need an MRICS valuer.

Does the workbench handle Section 106, CIL and BNG?

Yes. The s106 / CIL / BNG per-unit field on the inputs rail is where you enter the planning cost overlay. CIL is per sqm of net additional floorspace; convert to per-unit by multiplying by GIA in sqm.

Can I export to a lender PDF?

Not yet. PDF export is planned for v2. For now the workbench output is on-screen only. Copy the residual figures into your lender pack.

Are the BCIS rates 2026 current?

Yes. The regional bands shipped in src/data/regions.ts reflect BCIS Q2-2026. Between quarterly cuts we escalate by ONS construction output inflation. See the changelog for the refresh log.

Why do PoC and PoGDV differ?

PoC divides profit by cost; PoGDV divides profit by GDV. Both are valid; they serve different audiences. Planning authorities reference 17.5 percent PoGDV (PPG-Viability Dec-2025); lenders reference 20 percent PoC.

Why no green in the colour palette?

Green is reserved for the council-tax / stamp-duty sibling cluster across our portfolio. The GDV palette is dark slate base, blueprint cyan (inputs), amber (residual outputs), magenta (abort cells). Avoiding green keeps the visual identity distinct.

What is the SDLT-on-land assumption baked in?

Default 5 percent SDLT-on-land rate, reflecting bare land with consent for residential development. Override the field if your site is genuinely non-residential at completion (commercial use, mixed-use, six-or-more-dwellings rule).

BCIS General Building Cost Index Q2 2026· Q2 2026Appraisal model reviewed by Oliver Wakefield-Smith (data integrity) with chartered-surveyor (MRICS) and CTA tax review. No affiliate links.