One of
the safest & attractive investments with tangible
assets
If you’re looking for peace of mind and
a stable medium to long term investment opportunity
with the potential to offer good returns, then
a land investment could be exactly what your looking
for.
Land - The Product
Landbanking in it’s traditional sense is
nothing new. It has been the preserve of the Landed
Gentry, wealthy individuals and large construction
companies for hundreds of years. Land has clearly
stood the test of time in so far as being a saleable
commodity which has risen steadily in value over
the years. It is also in limited supply, as it
is not something which can be manufactured.
Track Record
Land's track record is without question as a
highly sought after commodity, indeed the wealthiest
individuals and corporations on all continents
usually have substantial land holdings within
their portfolios.
Why?
Land, throughout history has consistently increased
in value, probably more so than most other commodities
and certainly with the least volatility. Landbanking
as far as the construction industry is concerned
has been an intelligent and highly effective method
of acquiring the costliest material in house construction,
namely the land, at a fraction of the cost –
thus maximising profits.
It’s a well known fact that towns expand
and with expansion comes the requirement for new
homes – which have to be built on suitable
surrounding land. We have taken this established
practice into the new millennium, simply by transforming
what had once been an exclusively commercial practice
into an opportunity in which almost anyone can
participate.
Rewards The rewards that can be gained
from investing in plots of land are easy to see.
Land is not only a
tangible investment,
which can be enjoyed for its own sake, it can
provide considerable returns.
If you compare land investment with even the most
high risk stock market portfolios, you can understand
why investing in plots of land is such an attractive
proposition.
Land
Banking
The reason Land Banking has in our opinion become
an attractive investment opportunity for all
types of investors, ranging from private individual
investors to large corporate investors, is inextricably
linked to the fact that we are experiencing
a severe housing shortage.
With the rising population and increased lack
of affordable housing, there is an undeniable
need for land and massive scale development
in the foreseeable future.
The fact remains this land is in short supply
and is expensive to purchase and develop. Preplanning
purchase of green belt land is nothing new,
the large developers have been doing it for
decades. Developers "stockpile" land
into their own Land Banks.
What is new however is that we can now offer
this opportunity to the general public. Most
of the large developers handpick their sites
in the same way as we do, they choose their
acquisitions by studying each area for the likelihood
of future planning permission being granted.
When purchasing land through us, you are buying
the Freehold. This means you own the land outright,
after completion you receive the title deeds
to your plot(s) registered in your own name.
With the increasing demand for
land most experts agree that land will continue
to increase in value for the foreseeable future.
Land
/ Site Selection
We are extremely discerning when it comes to
the selection of potential sites. We adopt the
same types of criteria used by construction
companies and large developers.
This means that we turn down many more sites
than we choose. We want to know that every site
we seriously consider would be the kind of site
sought after by the seasoned land-banking organisations.
Below is a small selection of the strict
criteria to which our specialists adhere when
selecting a potential site.
Risks
/ Exit Strategy
Risks
What is the worst thing that can happen?
When viewing any opportunity one must always
give consideration to any potential downside.
The downsides one could associate with landbanking
would usually be location and timescales.
We place great emphasis on site selection and
wherever possible purchase sites which lie within
the path of progress.
With regard to timescales one must use one’s
own judgement and discretion based upon both
the information supplied and one’s own
due diligence. Careful consideration should
also be given to how long one is comfortable
in tying up a specific amount of capital, as
resale durations and amounts cannot be guaranteed.
Exit Strategy
What if I want to sell or need my money back
urgently?
As land is a limited commodity – namely
it has no manufacturability, there is always
a demand. Once you have purchased land from
us you will soon be in possession of your
freehold title deeds.
This means that you are free to market or
sell your land whenever and to whoever you
wish.
* Disclaimer: The above is for information purpose
only.
You are requested to take guidance / advice from
experts at the time of transaction.
