Development Finance Fundamentals
NAIOP GTA CREST Course
September 16, 2026
About the course:
Development Finance Fundamentals is a full-day in-class course designed for introductory to intermediate-level real estate development professionals.
The course provides participants with the analytical theory and practical tools needed to appropriately evaluate the financial feasibility of complex value-added and opportunistic real estate investments, with particular emphasis on GTA developments. This includes speculative land, land development, and commercial and residential rehabilitation and development for all major property types: office, industrial, retail, multifamily and mixed-use.
Accounting, risk management, taxation, capital markets and organizational issues influencing the financial viability of these real estate projects will also be considered and discussed.
Course Details:
- When: Wednesday, September 16, 2026
- Location: To be confirmed
- Time: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Instructors:
- Payman Berjis, Director, Acquisitions, Allied Properties REIT
- Michael Williams, Managing Partner & Head of Real Estate Development, Hazelview Investments
- Sam Petras, Managing Director & Head, Real Estate Corporate Banking, CIBC
- Anton Katipunan, Vice President, Development, RioCan REIT
Meet your instructors here.
Important Information:
Laptop Required: Participants are responsible for bringing a laptop to the classroom. Downloadable course materials will be provided in advance.
Previously Earned Credits: To inquire about previously earned NAIOP course credits, please contact info@torontonaiop.org.
Please Note that course dates and instructors are subject to change. NAIOP Toronto will communicate any updates directly to registered participants.
Cancellation, Refund & Transfer Policies:
If You Need to Cancel
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Cancellations must be submitted in writing to events@torontonaiop.org
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Refund requests must be received by May 28, 2026
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Cancellations received at least 7 business days prior to the course will receive a full refund, less any applicable administrative fees
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Cancellations received after this period may not be eligible for a refund
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No refunds will be issued for non-attendance
If you must cancel, you may inquire about the no-charge option to defer participation to the next CREST course cycle (subject to availability).
Transfer Policy
If you are unable to attend, you may request to:
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Transfer your registration to another individual, or
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Transfer to a future CREST course (subject to availability)
Transfer requests must be submitted in advance of the course date.
If NAIOP Toronto Adjusts the Course
Should NAIOP Toronto need to reschedule or modify the course date:
We look forward to welcoming you to another valuable CREST learning experience in 2026.
