As our clients and readers of our newsletters will have seen, we have regularly commented on the plight of the homeless in our newsletters. As a result of this we may have created the impression that our activities are associated with, or we develop properties for, the homeless sector. This is not the case. We …
We are in the co-living sector, not the homeless sector Read More »
Where individuals share some communal facilities the properties are generally referred to as being in the co-living sector. However, within the sector there are various options available for investors to choose to invest in and investors should consider these before determining whether the co-living sector appeals to them. co-living properties generally fall into the following categories: HMO (Houses …
Our private syndicates are popular with our clients. They are ideal for those investors who want a ‘hands off’ investment, with us handling every aspect of it. We adopt this approach as it is impossible to quickly secure client consensus and consent for routine management decisions. Our formal agreements set out the rights and obligations …
How our Syndicate Option is Wonderful for Some Clients, but Not All Read More »
Whilst we know and understand the HMO rental market, many of our clients do not. To help provide ‘peace of mind’ for them, we offer the option of having St David as the Master Tenant. This means we are responsible for finding the tenants and all the ongoing costs for the three-year period, and our …
Our private syndicates run for a maximum of five years, with a three-year exit option. They are not marketed to the general public and are by invitation only. They are an ideal structure for investors to pool their funds and participate in larger-scale projects which may be out of reach for them as individuals. Whilst …
Okay, the headline is a little obtuse, but please read on and it should make sense. HMOs (Houses in Multiple Occupation) are typically converted houses with the same external appearance as a single-family home. Both HMOs and family houses are homes for people in the same way that cars and motorbikes are forms of transport. …
Investment: Cars and Motorbikes are Both Forms of Transport… Read More »
We are often asked why we don’t use outside agents/advisors to sell our properties. After all, we are developers and advisors so it would appear logical to employ such people to help us expand our sales. To put it simply: we want to deliver what we promise. We have learned over the years that if …
Why We Don’t Use Agents to Present Our Opportunities Read More »
Many investors prefer to focus on the London market, despite the current drop in rental demand for properties in zones 1-2. The current historically high property prices and lower rents mean that net yields have fallen dramatically in recent years. At current prices, net yields after all costs are typically 1%-2% at best. Capital growth …
If you want to invest in London, why settle for a lower yield? Read More »
I have been asked a number of times recently whether the current COVID crisis has impacted our business. My reply has been that we are as busy as usual. We can still acquire and refurbish properties and there is no shortage of investors looking for an attractive and secure rental income. We are in a …
I recently received a spam email inviting me to buy an off-plan, bulk standard apartment in the north of England. The headline was ‘8% net guaranteed for three years’. I know that as I have become older, I have become more cynical about eye-catching headlines promising the earth. I also know through experience that based …
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