Casagrand - Head - Land Acquisition

Job Description

Position Title : Head of Land Acquisition

Location : Bangalore

Job Overview :

The Head of Land Acquisition for Residential Properties is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and securing land parcels for residential development projects. This role involves strategic decision-making, negotiations, due diligence, and working closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the acquisition of land that aligns with the companys development objectives. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of the real estate market, zoning regulations, land-use planning, and financial feasibility of land acquisitions.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Land Identification and Sourcing :

• Proactively identify potential land parcels for residential development through market research, networking, and industry contacts.
• Build relationships with landowners, brokers, and developers to source new opportunities.
• Analyse market trends and property values in targeted areas to identify prime land acquisition opportunities.

2. Due Conduct thorough due diligence on prospective land acquisitions, including zoning analysis, environmental assessments, legal compliance, and feasibility studies.

3. Negotiation and Transaction Lead negotiations with landowners, developers, and legal teams to secure favorable terms for land acquisition deals.

4. Strategic Planning :

5. Stakeholder Liaise with local government agencies, zoning boards, and other regulatory bodies to facilitate the approval and development process.

6. Reporting and Prepare detailed reports on land acquisition opportunities, including financial analysis, risk assessments, and development potential.

Required Education : Bachelors degree in real estate, Urban Planning, Business, Finance, or a related field or Any Degree. A masters degree or relevant certifications (e.g., MRICS, CCIM) is a 5+ years of experience in land acquisition, real estate development, or related fields, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

Personal Strategic thinker with a results-oriented mindset.

This job description outlines the general duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required for this position but is not exhaustive. The company reserves the right to amend or change the responsibilities based on business needs.

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