The cornerstone of a smart investment is a thorough due diligence process. We believe in complete transparency. This blog post takes you behind the scenes, revealing the rigorous process we follow to ensure every single property we offer is a sound and secure investment.
- Beyond the Brochure: What is Due Diligence?
- An explanation of why a deep dive is essential.
- Introduce the key areas of focus: Legal, Financial, and Market.
- Phase 1: Market & Location Analysis
- Economic Health: How we analyse a city’s economic growth, employment rates, and future development plans.
- Rental Demand: The importance of strong rental demand and what data we use to prove it (e.g., rental yields, occupancy rates).
- Local Infrastructure: The impact of new transport links, amenities, and regeneration projects.
- Phase 2: Vetting the Property & Developer
- Developer Track Record: How we investigate a developer’s past projects, financial stability, and reputation.
- Build Quality & Guarantees: A look at building specifications, warranties, and independent quality checks.
- Legal Scrutiny: Mentioning the role of solicitors and a review of contracts, title deeds, and planning permissions.
- Phase 3: Financial & Risk Analysis
- Financial Projections: How we calculate realistic rental yields and capital growth forecasts.
- Exit Strategy: The importance of having a clear exit strategy from the outset.
- Stress Testing: How we assess an investment’s performance under different market conditions.
