Hi Scott no friends
The purpose is wealth creation.  We would take the role of
developer and a contractor would need to hold the building licence. 
No we havent purchased the site yet, but have finance for the land raised.
Just in the process of doing some homework first before taking the plunge.
My husband and I renovated two properties in the UK with great success and are interested in getting back into it in the form of townhouse building.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.