Methodology / Glossary / Soft Costs

Soft Costs

Professional fees and non-construction expenses including architecture, structural engineering, planning consultants, project management, insurance, and marketing. Typically 10-15% of build costs.

Why it matters

Soft costs are often underestimated, especially planning and design fees for complex projects.

In Profivo

Entered as individual line items or a percentage of build costs in the Costs section.

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