We always structure our investments to be as tax efficient as possible.
As a property development and investment company, our experience has helped us source from niche market that many property developers missed in the UK.
We successfully transform property development opportunities into higher yields and margins on cost faster than many others in the industry. Our proven techniques allow us to achieve the maximum possible risk-adjusted return on all of our UK property development projects.
IDENTIFY
Identify properties with real potential
ACQUIRE
DESIGN
Design & build through refurbishment and development
EFFICIENCY
Efficiency by pre-selling and collecting payments in advance
FIRST STEP: IDENTIFY
Our process starts with the ability to discover opportunity. With our experienced team and intricate knowledge, our network enables us to filter through more than 100 deals every month before selecting up to 10 potential UK developments for detailed due diligence.
WHAT WE LOOK FOR
- Areas of Greater and Commuter London, Manchester, Liverpool, Southampton and Birmingham undergoing significant improvements to transport, amenities and landscape
- Properties within easy walking distance (usually less than 10 minutes) of rapid public transport routes
- Properties others may have either overlooked or lacked the skills to fix, usually in need of refurbishment or development at exceptionally low prices
SECOND STEP: FINANCE AND PURCHASE
Once our investment committee has agreed upon a project, we are able to move incredibly quickly via dedicated SPV’s (Special Purpose Vehicles).
HOW WE MINIMISE OUTLAY
- Buying properties that are worth more than we pay
- Phasing building works efficiently and completing them quickly
- Pre-selling/letting units with substantial advance payments
- Refinancing as soon as they are consented or completed and let
THIRD STEP: DESIGN AND BUILD
We have a respected track record of our ability to strip properties back at a high speed and re-build them in a uniquely efficient format. Space is created, home technologies are installed and the price per square foot inevitably increases to boost the resale value of the unit and interim rental yields.
We focus on properties with an existing residential element or that benefit from Permitted Development (PD) rights, simplifying planning permissions whilst applications are made to add more residential units.
HOW WE IMPROVE A PROPERTY
- Strip the property back to the bare bricks and joists
- Strengthen structure and lay new flooring
- Install the latest specification insulation and sound-proofing
- Fit new electrics, plumbing and gas services
- Plaster, paint and furnish the entire property to a high specification
FOURTH STEP: MAXIMISE EFFICIENCY
HOW WE ACHIEVE HIGH YIELDS
- Finish properties to a very high standard
- Employ flexible pricing structures
- Offer discounts for advance payments (half yearly or yearly for example)
- Review pricing to constantly achieve the optimum balance of occupancy and price
- Promote properties in the right way to the right target market
- Deliver high levels of customer service seven days a week