Real Estate Development Consultant

Better decisions. Better developments. Better outcomes.

The decisions made before and during development determine whether a project achieves commercial viability, spatial efficiency, and long-term operational performance.

Olufunke provides practical advisory support to real estate developers navigating these decisions, drawing from experience across real estate, hospitality, interiors, property operations and business.

100+ Projects

30+ Brands

6+ Countries

What I Help Developers With

Concept & Positioning

Property & Market

Design & Space Strategy

I provide practical insights into property opportunities, target markets, competition, positioning, revenue potential, and risks—helping developers make informed decisions before committing significant capital.

I help developers align design with the needs of their target market, from space planning and interiors to amenities and customer experience. The focus is on creating spaces that are not only beautiful, but practical.

I help developers shape concepts around real market needs, refining positioning, property mix, and customer experience to create developments with clear commercial value.

I help developers coordinate planning, stakeholders, design, procurement, and delivery to keep projects aligned with their original business objectives and priorities.

Development & Project Advisory

I help developers shape serviced apartments, short-lets, and hospitality-led properties around both guest experience and operational needs, ensuring the property is designed to perform as well as it looks.

Hospitality & Short-Let

Development Review

Already have a project underway? I provide independent reviews to assess the concept, market, product, design, and execution—identifying gaps, risks, and opportunities to create greater value before they become costly problems.

a view of a city with lots of tall buildings
a view of a city with lots of tall buildings

Who I Work With

Real Estate Developers

Developers working on residential, mixed-use, hospitality or investment-led projects.

Property Investors

Investors evaluating property opportunities or seeking an experienced perspective before committing capital.

Hospitality & Short-Let

Developers creating serviced apartments, short-let properties or hospitality-focused developments.

Property Owners

Owners looking to reposition, improve or maximise the potential of an existing property.

How the Consultancy Works

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Discovery

Assessment

Recommendations

Advisory Support

We start by understanding the project, its objectives, and the core challenge you’re trying to solve.

I review the relevant information, identify the key considerations and assess where opportunities or risks may exist.

You receive clear, practical recommendations based on the specific project rather than a generic framework.

Where required, I remain involved through agreed stages of the development to provide ongoing input.

Why Work With Me?

I understand that a successful development has to bring several things together:

I start by understanding the project from the inside out—what you’re building, what you want to achieve, and the specific challenge you’re trying to solve. I take the time to understand your vision, goals, audience, and priorities so I can establish a clear direction from the beginning. This allows me to approach the project with intention, ensuring that every creative decision has a purpose and works together to create something that is thoughtful, relevant, and aligned with your overall vision.

Have a Development You’d Like to Discuss?

Whether evaluating a new opportunity or refining an existing concept, let’s explore how strategic advisory can enhance your project.