Residential development, from first assessment to finished homes
Serving clients across Germany — local office in Berlin. John Kay Developments advises homeowners, landowners and small developers through every stage of a residential project: early assessment, development planning, layout and budget, and day-to-day contractor coordination.
One consultancy across the whole development cycle
Most residential projects stall between disciplines — the survey, the plan and the builder each pull in a different direction. We hold all three together.
Evaluate
We test whether a site, building or idea is worth pursuing before you commit serious money.
- Site & property appraisal
- Planning feasibility read-out
- Budget envelope & risk list
Plan
We shape the scheme: what to build, how it fits the plot, and what it should cost.
- Layout & massing strategy
- Development budget framing
- Planning submission support
Deliver
We keep the build moving — coordinating contractors and consultants on your behalf.
- Contractor tendering & selection
- Programme & cost monitoring
- Quality reviews to completion
Three focused services, tailored to your project
Every engagement is scoped around the property and your requirements — never a template package.
Development planning
Site appraisals, layout strategy, budget framing and planning submission support for new-build and conversion schemes.
Service details
Project consultancy
Independent advice for homeowners and investors: feasibility, procurement strategy and contractor coordination.
Service detailsDesign coordination
Keeping architects, consultants and builders aligned so the project lands on brief, on budget and on programme.
Service detailsProjects we have guided
A snapshot of recent residential schemes — from single new builds to multi-plot developments.
CompletedLindenpark Mews — four townhouses
Design coordination and contractor procurement for a compact town-centre infill scheme.
On siteKastanienweg renovation & extension
Full refurbishment with rear extension — budget framing and contractor coordination on behalf of the owners.
CompletedElsterpark apartments
Development planning and pre-construction consultancy for a six-unit apartment building.
Planning grantedStreuobst House — bespoke country home
Feasibility, layout strategy and planning submission support for a replacement dwelling.
A clear path from enquiry to handover
Enquiry
Tell us about the site or project. Free 30-minute call to scope it.
Assessment
Appraisal of planning, layout and budget feasibility.
Proposal
Fixed-fee scope with deliverables and timetable.
Delivery
Planning, tendering and coordinated delivery support.
Handover
Completion review, snagging and aftercare advice.
Nationwide coverage from our Berlin studio
We run every engagement remotely: video consultations, shared document packs and site visits coordinated through local partners where a physical inspection is essential.
Have a site or project in mind?
Tell us the location, the type of project and your budget band — we reply within two working days.