The
opportunity to add further housing to a housing development; Ashford Grove. The first phase was completed by Affinity Global Real Estate, encompassing 13 newly built houses on
a 3.35 acre site in Thornley, a village located just outside of Durham. We plan to finance this purchase by offering crowdfunded equity shares in a company that will develop and sell the properties.
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Ashford Grove Phase 2
Investment Overview
Property Detail
Background Information
The full site is owned on a freehold basis and is approximately 3.5 acres with a developed and tenanted bungalow sitting alongside 13 newly developed detached, semi-detached and terraced properties made up of brick construction, tiled roofs and double glazed windows. All 13 properties have been sold to private buyers.
The site also encompasses 0.66 acres of retained land. We see opportunity here to add further housing the scheme following the successful development of the original 13 dwellings.
The site is on the fringe of Thornley village and is accessed via a newly laid tarmacadam service road. The site is bordered to the west by a small garage and to the north east by open countryside. To the south of the site there are further residential properties lining Ashford Grove.
We started on this redevelopment project in April 2014 and concluded construction in April 2015. As of June 2017; all units have been sold and the estimated market value of the entire site, in its current state, is in excess of £1.3m.
Why Durham
Durham is a beautiful cathedral city in the north of England. Durham is compact and well-connected, making it easy to get around. There are good schools in and around the city. Durham is also bursting with history and culture. And Durham University, founded in 1832 and considered to be England's third university of choice, plays a key role in city life.
It is on the doorstep of some wild and rugged landscape too, including the Durham Dales, the coast and the North Pennines, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Durham has a population of approximately 42,939 persons (2001 Census) with 171,776 persons living within 10km of the town centre.
Research by Savills revealed that the housing market in County Durham is on the rise and will be boosted further by the region’s positive employment growth, with prime property values across the north of England expected to rise by 18.2% to 2020.
The area also benefits from being home to the Hitachi Rail Europe factory, tasked with the assembly of 122 express trains as part of the Government-funded £5.7billion Intercity Express programme.
The Current Site
The site extends to approximately 3.5 acres and currently accommodates a fully developed and tenanted bungalow, 13 newly developed detached, semi-detached and terraced properties, and an existing kennels facility. All properties are wind and watertight with full elevations and roof coverings together with uPVC windows.
The new build development scheme reached completion in 2016. All units have now been sold or tenanted. A full schedule of the properties of Ashford Grove: Phase 2 is set out below:
|
House No. |
No. of Bedrooms |
Sales Value |
|
1 |
3 |
£118,000 |
|
2 |
3 |
£118,000 |
|
3 |
3 |
£118,000 |
|
4 |
3 |
£115,000 |
|
5 |
3 |
£118,000 |
|
6 |
4 + garage |
£145,000 |
|
7 |
4 + garage |
£145,000 |
|
8 |
4 + garage |
£145,000 |
|
9 |
3 + garage |
£125,000 |
|
10 |
3 + garage |
£125,000 |
|
11 |
4 + garage |
£145,000 |
|
12 |
4 + garage |
£145,000 |
|
14 |
3 + garage |
£135,000 |
|
Bungalow |
|
£235,000 |
The retained land to the north of the plots listed above is the area marked for redevelopment and whereby we can add further density to the site.
Strategy
Planning
The Assessing Development Proposals in County Durham: Revised - March 2016 document states that Durham County Council cannot currently meet it’s 5 year housing land supply. This shortage puts us in a good position with the council to help deliver housing the area desperately needs.
The County Durham Issues and Options Stage Strategic Housing Market Assessment (Part 1) document encourages the delivery of new housing to reflect household aspirations. The same report shows that 63.2% of people moving would want to move to a house and 48% of families expecting a 3 bedroom home.
Given our previous track record with the previous scheme, we are confident we can replicate that same model and secure a second scheme with the local council.
Potential Planning Application Timescales
|
Preparation |
Q2 2018 |
|
Submission |
Q4 2018 |
|
Decision |
Q3 2019 |
|
Sale |
Q1 2020 |
A full project programme can be found in the support documents.
Our Vision
To provide additional housing to an area that needs it. We are able to mimic the current scheme and construct simple, yet elegant 2 and 3 bedroom properties.
The scheme will encompass the following:
|
House No. |
No. of Bedrooms |
Market Value |
|
1 |
3 |
£120,000 |
|
2 |
3 |
£120,000 |
|
3 |
2 |
£105,000 |
|
4 |
2 |
£105,000 |
|
5 |
2 |
£105,000 |
|
6 |
2 |
£105,000 |
|
7 |
2 |
£105,000 |
|
8 |
2 |
£105,000 |
|
9 |
2 |
£105,000 |
|
10 |
2 |
£105,000 |
|
11 |
2 |
£105,000 |
|
12 |
2 |
£105,000 |
|
13 |
2 |
£105,000 |
|
14 |
2 |
£105,000 |
This gives us a GDV of £1,500,000
The retained land to the north of the plots listed above is the area marked for redevelopment and whereby we can add further denisty to the site.
Floorplan
Financials
We are offering an 80% share of profit to investors. The target return on investment is 24.61%. We are seeking a total raise of £362,500 over a 6 month period. Should the full subscription amount not be met, investors profit share entitlement shall be pro-rated.
Investing in property puts your capital at risk. The value of property can fall as well as rise and projected returns are not guaranteed. You should be aware that no established market exists for the trading of shares offered on this platform. This means that there is not a way of easily selling your shares if you need to get your money back quickly.
| Gross Development Value (GDV) | £500,000 |
|---|---|
| Costs (as detailed on Expenses tab) | £362,500 |
| Corporation Tax | £26,000 |
| Total Project Profit* | £111,500 |
| 80% Profit Share to Land Club Investors | £89,200 |
| Target Return on Investment (ROI)** | 24.61% |
| Time Frame Target | 1.5 years |
A £1,000 investment would return £1,246***
* Total Project Profit = GDV - Costs - Corporation Tax
** ROI = Land Club Investors' Profit Share ÷ Costs
*** Return not guaranteed and depending on your personal circumstances you may have to pay tax on your share of any profit. Higher costs and/or lower GDV will result in a reduced ROI
| Purchase price | £300,000 |
|---|---|
| Purchase Costs | £12,500 |
| Consultancy Costs | £40,000 |
| Selling Costs | £10,000 |
| TOTAL COSTS | £362,500 |
Location
Documents
Further Questions
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