Investment 1. One bedroom flat.

Investment Case

As an exciting new benefit on all 'New Listing' properties, you will now earn dividend income from the day you commit to investing (rather than waiting for the property to complete).

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A design inspired by cruiseliners, a huge sun deck, and panoramic views over Nottingham - Marco Island is just 500m from the centre of town. Popular with young professionals, these 3 flats deliver a strong yield. Home to many important businesses; Boots, Experian, and Capital One, being but a few, the Nottingham economy is strong and should support rental and capital values going forward.

• The investment comprises 3 out of 430 flats in Marco Island, Nottingham and is geared at 50% loan-to-value (LTV) of the purchase price. Gearing gives enhanced exposure to property price movements, and the potential for amplified returns; though investors must note amplified negative returns if prices fall.

• There is a significant discount reflected in the purchase price of these properties, which we have secured by bulk-purchasing them at an RICS Investment Value (bulk price) of £753,000 versus the RICS Vacant Possession Value (break-up price) of the individual units of £825,000. Please note that future quarterly revaluations will be based on the Investment Value.

• By purchasing the properties at their investment value as opposed to their break-up value, investors will benefit from a higher net dividend yield than would be achieved by purchasing individual units.

• The area has a strong demand for centrally located, high quality rental accommodation, driven by the professional talent pool created from the two well-known universities in the city. Our properties are a mere 10 minute walk to the city centre and the renowned 'Lace Market'.

Property Detail

Our investment comprises 3 flats (1 one-bedroom flat and 2 three-bedroom flats) within a 430 flat block. By purchasing the properties in a single transaction, we were able to offer the vendor a fast and professional service from an experienced buyer. This, combined with our previous track record enabled us to secure a reduced purchase price of £753,000 for these properties versus an RICS certified Vacant Possession Value (break-up price) of the individual units of £825,000. Further, by purchasing these properties at a bulk discount investors will benefit from a higher dividend yield than would be achieved by purchasing individual units.

Contracts were exchanged on January 13th and completion is scheduled for February 23rd 2017. The resale market for this investment will launch the following business day after completion. Regardless of the completion date, investors will start accruing dividend income from the day they commit to investing in the property.

The total rent forecast for the 3 units is £52,800 per annum. The number of vacant flats may vary month to month. For prudence, we have factored into our forecasts an annual void rate of 1.9% and have not included any growth in rental values.

At the forecasted level of rent, Gross Rental Yield would be 5.89% and the forecast Dividend Yield 4.04% (fully accounting for and after mortgage interest payments, purchase costs, furnishings, forecast maintenance, annual voids, corporate taxation and all fees). From April 2016 UK taxpayers are entitled to a £5,000 annual dividend allowance. See our FAQs here for more information.

The mortgage is provided by a major high street bank with a five-year fixed interest rate. The interest rate is fixed at completion, but based on rates currently available, we estimate interest of approximately 3.6%. After this five-year period, the interest rate will switch to a variable rate based on the bank's base rate. At that point, we will assess the situation and either continue with the variable rate or fix the interest rate for an additional period if necessary. Please refer to our blog post on geared property for further details.

The properties are being acquired in good condition, and the Chartered Surveyor's report identifies no material issues. We have made a provision of £3,000 for any remedial works that further testing reveals. There is also a total provision of £6,000 for furnishings.

This transaction was approved by our RICS qualified Director of Property

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