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Birmingham and All its Glory

Big Business

Birmingham is growing. Billions of pounds have been put into the development of the city. The business and shopping districts are booming, and well-known enterprises are relocating their head offices to the core of the city. The large organizations provide an increase in job vacancies causing an influx of people to relocate for enticing career opportunities. The infrastructure is improving with intelligent transportation systems built for ease of travel to all parts of the UK. The population continues to grow bringing a liveliness to the city. There is excitement in the air.

The benefits are clear. Birmingham is a city that is booming with no signs of slowing down. The city has been transformed with major developments continuing across the region. The expansion of the HS2 will create several new neighborhoods and rail lines that will connect London to Birmingham, Manchester, and Leeds well into 2026.  The city has changed from a caterpillar to a beautiful butterfly offering more canals than Venice, Michelin Star restaurants, employment opportunities, accessibility, ease of transportation, dynamic culture, and lots of green space. The level of certainty is clear and obvious.  

What does this all mean?

Birmingham has never been more visible on the world stage. According to an article in ‘The Telegraph,’ “Investors see Birmingham as a safer bet than London and with much more room for profit growth.” Because of the increased international interest, now is the time to invest with 31% capital growth in the past eight years with predication of that value rising another 20-30%.[1]Investors should focus on the city center where the business and shopping districts are booming. Because of the influx of organizations relocating their businesses to the center of Birmingham, more people will want to live in the core.

Apartments near the New Street station are becoming very popular with investors. One development sold all their units in 10 minutes, while another development tried to launch an event showcasing their units but sold out before the event could happen. Not only investors, but developers are rushing to take advantage of the attractive, rejuvenated Birmingham. All parties see the promising value and return on their investments.

Birmingham is also experiencing an influx of students, which has become a great investment for landlords. It is becoming a cool, hip place for the younger generation. There are a lot of pubs, trendy restaurants, neat buildings, and an abundance of green spaces. The salaries and living costs are sensible for the young generation, which are attracting more students and young professionals to relocate. This invites another great reason to invest in the second city of Britain as investors will benefit from the great yields in the buy-to-let market.

Vista Invest recognizes UK property being one of the safest and most secure property markets in the world. There is also an increasing lack of supply in the private rental sector due to record number of residents renting instead of buying. Many investors are taking advantage of this and achieving fixed rental yields from 7% per annum, as well as, clearly defining exits offering fixed capital growth.

With prices in London spiraling out of control, Birmingham’s affordable prices, booming business sector, high proportion of young professionals, and cultural activities have made it an extremely attractive investment prospect for developers, investors, and landlords. In tune with the city’s 20 year vision, the focus in Birmingham is on long-term returns rather than short-term. As the population rises, the demand will always be there.

Vista Invests personal approach and attention to client care ensures that you will find the property to match your investment needs. You will be guided through each stage of the purchasing process. We cater to all types of investors and professional landlords even if you are looking for your first property or to build a portfolio in the Birmingham area. Now is the time to invest in a flourishing city with certainty.

[1]Source: Hometrack UK Cities House Price Index

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Gold and All Its Wonder

Gold is not just rich in value, but in history. Gold has been respected since 800 B.C. It is the oldest form of passing and preserving one’s wealth from one generation to the next. Gold is respected throughout the world for its value and history. Throughout the centuries, gold has been interwoven into cultures for years and maintained its value throughout the ages. In one word, gold is ‘safe.’

Gold is a powerful asset for the future. According to financial markets, “Buying gold is a great investment for the long term and remains the best performing asset of the 21st century, with an average return of 15% a year, over the last ten years. “ This explains why many banks are buying gold in bulk and older generations are keeping their gold jewelry pieces locked up. Gold has and will continue to be a safe investment for the future with guaranteed high returns.

Vista Invest is passionate about gold as a purchase. Vista Invest places an advanced order on your behalf, and the ability to sell after three months and receive your initial capital plus a guaranteed 6% uplift. The opportunity to stay in for 12 months or longer, and receiving a 24% ROI is another great service offered. In addition, Vista Invest offers significant discounts on the prevailing market rate for gold as their buying power on bulk savings offer you a buy-back guarantee.

There are many other reasons why now is the time to buy gold, and lots of it, to your holdings. The most promising reason is gold keeps its value and does not depreciate the way currencies do. Gold is money, easily converted to cash. Gold is easy to buy, easy to sell, tangible, indestructible, and impervious to all elements and time. Gold is international and holds its value anywhere in the world. A truly interesting benefit concerning gold is it is your personal possession. There is no counterparty risk. It is yours and yours alone.

The purchase of gold is an excellent way to protect your wealth and future. The price of gold responds to events that cause the value of paper investments to decline. Gold has always maintained its value over a long term and served as a hedge against inflation and erosion of all major currencies. Gold is a great asset to have if an economic crisis hits the world. The price of gold is suspected to skyrocket. This is due to gold becoming scarce. Gold cannot be printed like money can, eventually there will be no gold left to produce. Once the inventory starts to diminish, the value of the valuable resources will increase in value. Therefore, it is time to buy now!

An extra benefit to buying gold is the fantastic tax benefits. This includes an exemption from inheritance tax, no Capital Gains Tax to pay on profits earned, not VAT payments, and a pension tax relief of 45%.

There are three ways to buy gold. Investors who want to put some cash into gold do so from a broker. The second option is to buy a gold ‘tracker’ fund that mirrors the price of gold. The third option is to invest in gold mining companies. This is something investors do if they don’t want to buy gold directly. It is important to entrust your purchasing power with a knowledgeable professional who can advise on the best strategy for your circumstances.

Vista Invest possesses the knowledge of purchasing gold that could only be gained through long experience. As an investor, you are in safe hands. Vista Invest is one of those rare businesses where your situation is understood, have the integrity to advise against investments if it’s not right for you, and inspire a great deal of confidence.

Now that you have realized the benefits, why not buy some gold? Contact Vista Invest at [email protected] for a quick reply.

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Manchester - No 1 City for Property Growth

Manchester has undergone huge transformation that has turned the city into what is now being called the United Kingdom’s second city. The boom in Manchester redevelopment is being undertaken at a very fast pace; therefore it is no surprise that the demand for both residential and commercial property has seen an almost unprecedented growth. The skyline of the city has undergone a vast amount of change.

Manchester’s property market

While London property prices have been falling for the first time in 8 years, prices of properties in the northern cities such as Manchester, Birmingham and Liverpool are soaring ahead.

Manchester’s property market is the third most valuable in the country. According to a research conducted by a property market analytics provider, Hometrack, houses in the city of Manchester are worth a total of £133bn. This is just behind London and Birmingham, which have housing markets worth £1.99 trillion and £152bn respectively. Manchester is said to be the best city for growth and only in the last 12 months, the prices have risen by 6.92% with an average home now worth £162,000.

Yearly growth

Source: Hometrack

Vista Invest have access to 29 1-bedroom and 67 2-bedroom contemporary apartments which is under construction and due for completion by October 2018, with a gross development value in excess of £20 million. Through a well-established property developer who in 2017 alone paid out £5bn to its investors. Through a secured partnership investment you are able to receive up to 15% yearly return over 12 months period.

Manchester’s economy - overview

“Only two cities in the UK are growing in all directions: London and Manchester,” says Financial Times. There is just as much opportunity in Manchester as there is in London. Manchester’s economy is driven by its diverse industry base; starting from business, finance, professional services to manufacturing, health innovation and technology.

Manchester’s economy has almost doubled in size the last 20 years, growing by 60% since 1996. The 6.6% average annual growth rate is faster than the UK’s 5.1%.

Source: FT

With the economic growth, the city is becoming younger and more attractive as more young professionals are moving in.

Manchester’s digital sector alone is said to be worth £2.9bn and has the largest agglomeration of digital jobs (62,653) outside of London. 28% of the 50 fastest growing digital tech companies in the North are located in Manchester. What makes it an attractive place for tech firms is that competition in Manchester is low when compared with saturated London market. The average advertised salary for digital-tech jobs has now reached £50,663 a year. £3.5bn has been spent in Manchester on creating the second largest hub for creative industries in Europe.

It is anticipated that by 2020 the levels of job creation in Manchester could outpace that of cities such as Berlin, Tokyo and Paris.

Manchester’s Media City has become the UK’s Media Hub with companies such as ITV, Granada and most recently BBC relocating their offices from London. This move has not only brought a large population of skilled workers into the city but also contributes approximately £300 per annum to the economy.

Through Vista Invest, you can participate in the continuation of the aggressive expansion plans into the residential development in Manchester. We can allow you affordable entry of £15,000 to what has been highlighted by analysts as the region with the most lucrative investment opportunities in the UK. We offer up to 15% yearly return during a 12 months investment term.

Manchester – location

Manchester International Airport is the UK’s largest airport with over 20 million passengers connecting through to more than 200 destinations, some of which include New York, Hong Kong and Dubai. The recent announcement of the £1bn investment expansion of the airport will allow 10m passengers to travel through per year.

Manchester is the Northern Hub of the UK’s rail network and has direct train links to several major cities, as well as a 2-hour express service to London. The High-Speed rail network, which is currently under construction, will link Manchester and Leeds to London via Birmingham. This will shorten the journey time from Manchester to London by half.

Vista Invest is delighted to be offering accessible entry to Manchester’s lucrative property market with a brand new investment instrument. With as little as £15,000, you can benefit from impressive returns on your capital over the next 12 months.

Article originally published 7 December 2017

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Digital Media - A breakthrough in advertising and investment

Outdoor digital advertising or Out of Home (OOH) advertising is reaching its tipping point worldwide. What was earlier only available to large international multi-million pound marketing and advertising agencies is now open to retailers and, of course, investors. To people familiar with the industry, the growth of investment in outdoor digital advertising is not surprising.

Digital Out of Home Advertising, a breakthrough in advertising

Traditional advertising methods no longer reach consumers in a meaningful way. Digital advertising is the new upcoming mode of advertising currently being used by companies to serve their clients. Gone are the days when paper billboards were the most sought-after medium for advertising. Digital outdoor advertising provides a win–win situation for both the advertising firms and their clients, and now the investors too. The entire OOH is in the midst of an exciting transformation.

Latest research show that digital outdoor advertising results in an uptick in sales volume of 31.8%. It integrates new technologies and leverages data in unique ways that were impossible in the past.

Today’s LED technology allows brands to deliver real-time highly targeted messages to consumers as they go about their day. Strategically placed, networked digital signage can reach consumer eyes in transportation hubs, shopping malls or airports, and anywhere the public meets. Already in 2014, outdoor advertising spending worldwide amounted to $34.8 billion, which represents almost 7% of worldwide advertising spending, $513 billion.

Vista Invest is offering investors the opportunity to invest in the highly lucrative market of great impact digital advertising. With a minimum investment of £15,000, you can earn up to 15% return a year on a 2 years investment term.

Outdoor digital advertising in the UK

Considering that 98% of the population in the UK views billboard advertising every week, the digital outdoor advertising in the UK is about to change its world of publicity forever.

Clear Channel UK, an Out of Home (OOH) media owner operating over 40,000 advertising sites across the UK, has seen a sizeable increase in its revenues, because of the growth of digital displays.

In 2009, their electronic advertising represented only 2% of their yearly revenue, while in 2015; their digital displays generated 30% of the overall income.

A recent study by Ocean Group, who created 20,000 hours of exclusive Team GB content and broadcasted it nationally during Rio 2016, showed that 86% of media professionals identified digital OOH advertising as having the biggest growth potential over the next five years. These statistics put the medium ahead of mobile (67.2%) and Video on Demand (60.8%) advertising. According to statistics, on average, 70% of people see a digital video shown outdoors as opposed to the Internet or even Facebook, 43% and 41% respectively.

According to PwC UK, the digital advertising market is predicted to grow to up to £15bn by 2021!

Investing in a digital outdoor advertising

In partnership with one of the UK’s largest advertising network, Vista Invest is offering investors the opportunity to invest in the highly lucrative market of great impact digital advertising.

Through fractional share ownership, you can earn solid returns by investing with a low risk and low entry level.

Vista Invest offers up to 15% yearly returns over 2 years period by investing a minimum of £15,000.

Vista Invest works in a close collaboration with well-established real estate developer who have over £400 million GDV in assets through multiple acquisitions and developments either completed or in the pipeline. In 2017 alone, they have paid out £5 million to their investors. In the last 12 months, their pre-tax profits have gone up by 262%.

Their advertising partners are specialists in digital billboard advertising and are some of the world’s largest companies worldwide, reaching more than half a billion people in more than 30 countries across North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia-Pacific.

Contact Vista Invest for more information on investing in a digital outdoor advertising and be part of the growing technological transformation.

Article originally published 24 November 2017

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All eyes on Slough - Crossrail’s next property hotspot.

What makes a good buy to let investment isn’t just property in hot and expensive locations but rather finding those in areas that have great potential for growth. Historically, and especially in the London property market, it is always about identifying transport links and infrastructure expansions which play a key part in property price growth.

For instance, since the extension of London Underground’s Jubilee line in the late 1990s, the land value along the tube line has increased by approximately £9 billion. As a result, since the implementation of the Crossrail project, more and more investors, first-time buyers and ambitious property hunters are looking for opportunities to buy properties along the Crossrail commuters’ belt.

Slough, the Silicon Valley of the UK

Slough has been attracting new businesses at a faster rate than anywhere else in the UK. It is growing its corporate presence and contributing £8bn to the national economy, double the UK average. Named by the Observer as Britain’s Boomtown, Slough has the highest concentration of European headquarters in the UK, around 4,600 organisations. Some of the biggest market players such as O2, BlackBerry, Amazon, McAfee, Honda, Ferrari Research in Motion and GlaxoSmithKline are based in Slough.

Slough is home to Europe’s largest trading estate in single ownership. This means that SEGRO (previously called Slough Estates until 2007) can literally bypass any planning regulations if they want to develop a new building. It covers an area of 486 acres, and with over 600 buildings, has a working population of around 20,00 people.

In 1932, when Slough was only a hub for manufacturing, Mars moved in and, with just 4 employees, began producing Mars bars from a small kitchen. “Now, 85 years later, the firm produces an astonishing 2.5 million Mars in its factory each day”.

One of the most significant changes for Thames Valley in recent years has been the growth of the digital economy. Affectionately called “the Silicon Valley of the UK”, the Thames Valley is also the second largest home of data centres in the world. “Slough is one of the main fibre trunk routes out of London, which makes it an ideal place to put data centres”, says David Watkins, director at the data centre provider, Virtus.

Earlier this year, SEGRO was promoted to the FTSE 100.

Property investment in Slough

CBRE, a property consultant, has predicted that by 2018 property prices in Slough will increase an additional 13% on top of the natural property price growth. This boost in property prices is expected to happen due to the completion of the new Crossrail project which will connect Slough directly to London. In fact, since the Crossrail conception in 2008, the value of homes skirting the train’s route has already grown by 20% more than the general capital appreciation displayed across the South East.

Statistics by JLL, a major professional services company, indicate that Slough will see an increase of 45% by 2021, when the Western Rail Access, a new high-speed service to Heathrow will connect Slough to the airport in a record six minutes; the current times can take up to 40 minutes.

With an average home price of around £315,000, it was estimated that after the introduction of the Crossrail, property prices would rise by approximately £149,000 to £464,000.

Not without a reason, Slough has gained a reputation as one of the leading hotspots outside London.

In the UK Buy-to-Let hotspots report, Slough received the largest monthly rent revenues along with other areas such as Reading and Southampton. It is the country’s third most in-demand rental location.

Private landlords own almost a quarter of homes in Slough with an average monthly rental price of £795 and a gross yield of 5.9%.

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Transport links between Slough and London

It is estimated that the Crossrail will bring a staggering number of 1.5 million people within a 45-minute commute to London while Slough’s population is expected to increase by 18,000 in the next 3 years.

With the introduction of the Crossrail, Slough will be only 11 stops away from central London’s Bond Street (32 minutes) and 14 stops from Liverpool Street (39 minutes). Canary Wharf will only be 46 minutes away from Slough!

The introduction of the Crossrail will also make many companies choose Slough as the location for their businesses because of its accessibility and excellent transport connectivity to London.

With many Londoners still struggling to get on the housing ladder, towns like Slough are quickly becoming property hotspots (see infographics)

Vista Invest currently has access to a newly built development that consists of 124 units over 7 floors in a fantastic location, 2 minutes from the Crossrail station.

We have a mixture of studios, 1 and 2 beds priced as follows:

Studios from £269,950

1 beds from £289,950

2 beds from £389,950

Article originally published 30 October 2017

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Are UK Co-working spaces the future for investment?

We have already written about co-working and the growing efficiency and productivity that results from sharing office space. 70% of co-workers feel healthier than when they work in traditional offices. 71% feel their shared environment boosts their creativity. 90% feels their self-confidence has increased and 64% are able to complete tasks on time.

According to 2017 co-working forecasts, by the end of this year, there will be 1.2 million people worldwide co-working in shared office spaces. The latest article in the Guardian, Co-working spaces are the future of work mentions that “the number of people renting such spaces will grow globally from just under 1m in 2016 to nearly 4m in 2020.

Co-working stats in the UK

Co-working is an increasingly important investment choice and investors should be taking advantage. The UK’s Work Foundation estimates that at least one-third of the entire UK labour force works remotely all or some of the time, a figure that equates to roughly ten million people. In 2015, only 40% of organisations took advantage of the co-working concept, a figure which is expected to rise to over 70% by 2020.

In the UK, self-employment has been on the rise. In June 2016, 4.8 million people registered to be self-employed, an increase of 1 million since 2008.

Many companies see co-working as a way of saving money. It is estimated that companies can save up to 80% by using co-working office space rather than pay for 50% of office desks which can be unoccupied at any one time.

Safe UK co-working investments

Some of the strongest and most rapidly expanding developers in the UK are diversifying their property portfolios by bringing co-working space offices to the market.

A multiple award-winning property featured recently in a BBC documentary has an outstanding reputation and is particularly known for converting landmark buildings into luxury hotels. These have over 90% occupancy at all times which is above average in the hotel industry.

They are currently the only ones in the UK that are open to the private retail market and offer a fully titled co-working investment. There is continuous growth in demand for co-working space as new membership applications are being received in a consistent flow due to the fact that more independent workers and small businesses are becoming aware of the many benefits of renting shared workspace.

As a result, more floors in already existing co-working offices in Liverpool are being converted to provide working spots for all applicants. Its completion is expected by the end of October.

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Growing demand for co-working in Belfast

The same developer has already increased its UK presence in recent months, with significant acquisitions in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Belfast is now the UK’s top-three major city as measured by the relative performance of the city’s hotels, according to assessment by PwC. The developer is following its suit and is now expanding the co-working space offices in Belfast. In fact, this company has recently acquired a landmark building, off Donegal Square in central Belfast. This is where the brand intends to establish its first location in Belfast for flexible offices. There is a significant shortage of Class A office space in Northern Ireland’s capital and consequently, a queue of small businesses are already waiting to sign up.

Contact Us if you would like to invest in co-working space offices in Belfast.

These co-working offices in Belfast are already open for investment with up to 9% assured returns p.a. for a 7-year term and a capital uplift of up to 8% at the end of the term. The investment starts from £25,000 with UK Land registered title deed. Defined easy exit from the end of year 2 and no legal and settlement costs are also some of the added benefits of opting for this type of investment opportunity.

If some of the longest existing funds and financial institutions such as Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Chase, and Fidelity are investing over a billion dollars in We Work (est. 2010) in the US, shouldn’t we be looking more closely at the co-working investment opportunities in the UK too?

Article originally published 23 October 2017

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Newcastle - the Northern Student Powerhouse

Students go to university to invest in their future. In fact, increasing numbers opt to continue their studies at post graduate level rather than take a job when leaving college. Which creates an opportunity for investors to make money from student property, as demand just keeps on rising. The demand is such that compared with either residential or commercial property, student property is consistently offering far higher returns. Purchasing Student property is one of the easiest ways for buy-to-let investors to profit. It even takes away the need to research hotspot areas because all areas where there are large numbers of students are hotspots. This is because you have that key ingredient – demand.

According to the report by Savills released in May 2017, last year, 68,000 beds were traded with a total value of £4.5bn. In 2017 the figures were expected to rise to 75,000 for a total of £5.3bn, a rise of 17% year on year. What is more, investors are willing to pay premiums for larger portfolios, driven by their need to allocate their investment capital and realise maximum returns.

What do big players say about investing in student accommodation?

Investment from Singapore has grown significantly, with GIC and Mapletree spending almost £1.2bn on UK student housing in 2016. Not without a reason GIC Pte and Mapletree Investments Pte are going back to school.

When looking on a more wider scale, according to Real Capital Analytics Inc, “Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund and the city-state-based real estate investor helped fuel a record $16.2 billion of student-housing acquisitions last year, and a further $3.3 billion of deals were struck in the first quarter of 2017.

“Investments in student accommodation have shown higher yields than other real estate classes over recent years, while volatility was lower,” said Struan Robertson, global head of investment management at Global Student Accommodation Group Ltd. “Their performance is uncorrelated to other real estate investments. They’re recession-proof and a great diversifier in any portfolio.”

Why invest in student accommodation?

A major benefit of investing in student accommodation over other asset classes is because there is a national shortage of available accommodation, which is heightened in many key areas of the country such as the City of Newcastle. There is, and probably has been, for some time a lack of available accommodation for students to rent and as any investor knows, when demand outstrips supply, the investment potential is massive.

This then takes us to occupancy rates. Unlike other investment properties where you hope to get long term tenants, student accommodation will have a shorter life span and because of the shortage and almost all year round occupancy demands, you are generally not going to struggle for a student tenant for most months of the year. The occupancy rates in major student cities tend to be 99% due to undersupply, particularly for higher quality accommodation.

Why is Newcastle a hotspot for student accommodation investing?

Not without reason Newcastle is affectionately called the UK’s Silicon Valley. Newcastle has recently become one of the UK’s most exciting start-up cities with growing tech communities significantly contributing to the future of the north. Ranked number one in computing science research impact, Newcastle University has an international reputation for cloud computing and big data, information systems, VR and digital media.

Newcastle is also amongst only six designated UK Science cities which have a worldwide reputation for medical sciences. Ranked in the top 100 universities in the world for life sciences and medicine, Newcastle University has been the catalyst for the sector in the city.

Based on Science Central, Newcastle Laboratory, a 76,000 sq. ft. laboratory, office and meeting space, will meet the growing demand for life science and biotechnology R&D space in the city.

When it comes to student accommodation investing in full properties, which are classed as dual usage ie: Student and residential. They offer lower risk to the investor due to wider market opportunities and higher resale values compared to that of student pods. Dual usage apartments are recognised by the Land Registry and can therefore be sold on the open market, like any property can. However, Student Pods can be quite difficult to move on, as the resale market is restricted to other investors only and exit, of course is as equally important as annual returns.

Vista Invest currently has access to a unique dual usage development located in the city centre, close to the Newcastle Regeneration Zone and world-class Medical University. Offered at pre-release prices starting from £148,500, you can accrue 5% interest on deposits during construction and 7% rental is guaranteed for 5 years period. 156 1&2 bed apartments spread over 26 floors will be the city’s tallest building and a landmark for the city, which will soon be one of the most sought after addresses in the UK.

Article originally published 17 October 2017.

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Why You Can't Miss Investing in Newcastle - The Northern Powerhouse City

Major capital investment in the city of Newcastle has been taking place over the past 20 years and it has seen the city restored to a magnificence that really deserves a wider audience.

Foreign Investors in the North of England

Research from Savills shows that Middle and far Eastern buyers have been particularly active in the last year, almost doubling the amount of money they have spent in the UK’s regional markets in 2016 to around £1.9bn. As prices increase in London, it’s only natural that investors may look further afield to find better value for their money. “On the top of this, the sterling devaluation has made pricing attractive for investors whose currency is pegged to the US dollar”, says Gulliford, one of the leaders for Savills’ UK investment team.

Find out more from Vista Invest, which markets in the UK can provide more yield compared to the traditional investment hubs such as London.

Northern Powerhouse Partnership

The city of Newcastle is now part of the Northern Powerhouse, which, has been created to boost economic growth in the North of England through re-balancing the UK economy geographically. The idea is to bring individual cities and counties together so that the whole of the North has a greater economic input.

The partnership has a business-led board that includes representatives from key companies operating across the North including, amongst many others: Manchester Airports Group, Mace, Barclays, Associated British Ports, Siemens, HSBC, EY, Addleshaw Goddard, Arcadis, Drax, Arup, and Bruntwood.

Promoting the North to the central government and international investors and encourage new policy ideas will improve the North’s quality of life and economy. The partnership is said to create 850,000 jobs and sees the Northern economy grow by £100 billion over the next three decades.

The UK Powerhouse report by law firm Irwin Mitchell and Centre for Business & Economic Research predicts Newcastle’s economy growing by 14.5% in the next decade.

Newcastle - the UK’s Silicon Valley

Newcastle has recently become one of the UK’s most exciting startup cities. “Over the last decade there has been a huge shift,” said Herb Kim, founder of Thinking Digital, who is bringing TED to the region. “We see buzzing and growing tech communities, a sense that tech will be a major contributor to the future of the north.”

Affectionately called the UK’s Silicon Valley, Newcastle is emerging as one of the most vibrant creative clusters. The opportunities are particularly strong in software development, technical support, gaming and creative services. With four centres of national excellence, five universities in the wider region and 20 highly acclaimed further education colleges, Newcastle has been named the UK’s ‘Best University City’ three years running by the MSN Travel Survey.

The North East has the highest percentage of the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and Computer Science students in England. Over 100,000 students live in the city and its 55% graduate retention rates are some of the highest in the country.

In 2016, the European Commission voted Newcastle the happiest place in the UK. And it soon might, quite possibly become one of the top cities in the UK to invest in too.

Newcastle is fast becoming the property hotspot for savvy investors with above average house price increases recorded in Q1 2017 and Government statistics showing it to be one of the fastest growing economies in the UK estimated to be worth over £35.5bn.

For those wanting to invest in the North of UK, Vista Invest has a unique development offered at a pre-release launch price to their clients. It is located the city centre close to the Newcastle Regeneration Zone and world-class Medical University.

Specification of the unique development in Newcastle:

Hadrian’s Tower at discounted pre-release prices. Located in a highly accessible location in close proximity to Newcastle Regeneration Zone, offering unrivalled views of Newcastle city Centre.

At 26 storey’s it will be the tallest building in Newcastle offering exclusive living accommodation. Its landmark architectural style and contemporary interiors make it one of the most sought after addresses in the City

Opportunities to invest in such a high-profile scheme in the Centre of Newcastle rarely arise; Comprising stylish apartments and exceptional facilities Hadrian’s Tower will be a beacon on Newcastle’s skyline.

Investment Highlights:

Newcastle City Centre

26 Floors / 165 Apartments

Pre-release prices starting from £148,500

5% interest accrued on deposits during construction

7% rental guarantee for 5 years

1 & 2 Bed Apartments

NHBC build warranty

Furniture packages

Article originally written 22 September 2017

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The UK's buy-to-let hotspots

#CityAM The #UK's buy-to-let hotspots: #Liverpool, Nottingham and Coventry named 3 best areas for #buytolet #investments.

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PwC names Birmingham to be the top UK city to invest in.

In the latest PwC and the Urban Land Institute report about the real estate sector, Birmingham was ranked the top city in the UK for residential property investments, and the 6th city in Europe. The house prices in Birmingham are now rising more quickly than in Amsterdam, Barcelona or even London, where growth has slowed to the weakest pace in nearly four years. Almost 300 industry leaders from across the European real estate sector took part in the in-depth interviews. 30 European cities and real estate sectors were analysed for their investment & development in 2017. Reports like these are crucial so we can tailor strategy and adjust our investment planning in response to the demographic and social changes. In the Barbour ABI and Construction Products Association report, Birmingham is said to be the hotspot, as levels of investment infrastructure, commercial and residential property are all above long-term averages. This, in great measure, has been influenced by the High Speed Line which will allow travelling between London and Birmingham in just under 50 minutes.

Impact of HS2 on Birmingham

It is without a shadow of a doubt that HS2 will not only improve the transport network but boost the economy of the West Midlands. Birmingham has already been undergoing tremendous regeneration and development, and these changes have not gone unnoticed by investors, many of which have now started looking to invest beyond London. Many companies based in London will be prompted to reorganise their economic activities and move or even expand to more efficient locations.

For instance, two of the major banks, Deutsche Bank and HSBC will be moving their offices to Birmingham. Deutsche Bank acquired 134,000 sq ft of office space in Five Brindleyplace, in addition to its existing offices at One Brindleyplace. HSBC agreed on an even bigger deal purchasing 210,000 sq ft at 2 Arena Central. They are planning to move all their personal and business banking operations to Birmingham. Both banks will create a total of additional 3,500 jobs.

There is also a growing demand for start-ups with 18,000 news businesses registered in 2014 alone. Birmingham’s number of workers is said to increase by 4.9% by 2030. The biggest growing workforce will be in the scientific and technology sectors.

Regeneration in Birmingham

Savills estimated that moving an office from central London to the West Midlands could save £8,000 pa in office property costs and £10,000 pa in staff costs. There is a growing financial district and tech sector in Birmingham, which together with the flourishing creative enterprises will very soon be attracting new investors.

Bringing the Speed Line to the city will encourage the growth of the city centre eastwards and make other areas of the city suitable for development. Curzon Street around which HS2 will be built is said to have £1bn invested in a scheme that will create 4,000 homes. It is said that the investment will take place over 30 years and it will create several new neighbourhoods across 141 hectares and 36,000 jobs, as well as the development of the new Curzon Street.

Over the last two years, Birmingham has seen a significant interest in overseas commercial property investors from Germany, USA, Middle Eastern sovereign wealth and the Far East, as investors diversify away from London.

Housing in Birmingham

The growth of Birmingham’s economy will undoubtedly put pressure on its already stressed housing market, as the population is predicted to grow significantly each year. It has been estimated that Birmingham needs 89,000 new homes between 2011 and 2030, which is an equivalent of 4,450 houses a year. According to Savills’ report, 1,810 homes were delivered by March 2015, which “leaves the city with an annual shortfall of 2,640 new homes. This shortfall could build up to at least 26,000 homes from now until HS2 is expected to start operating in 2026”.

Vista Invest has access to a newly built development, which is strictly off the market and hasn’t been released yet.

There are 214 high specification apartments: studios for £139,950, 1bed apartments for £159,950 and 2 beds apartments for £229,950.  

The development has a 24-hour concierge and a large gymnasium and is perfectly located in the heart of the city. 10% deposit is required and there is a 10-year checkmate build warranty. The development is already partly tenanted and the rental yields are estimated to be 5.3+%.

Contact Vista Invest if you would like to receive more information about this great investment opportunity.

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Baronial George Best Hotel, the next hotel investment in the UK

After a great success of the #BBC documented Exchange Hotel Cardiff, the developer is preparing another #hotel for #investment. This time in the city centre of #Belfast.

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Why Baronial George Best hotel in Belfast might be the next hotel investment hotspot.

When one of the most emblematic buildings in Cardiff is turned into a luxury hotel it sells its last units within a month of its grand opening. What happens next is that the same developer buys another Grade B1-listed site with the intention to also turn it into a luxury hotel. The latter is located in Belfast and it’s one of the most emblematic assets and greatly anticipated entrepreneurial investment this year.

The Baronial George Best hotel in Belfast

Built as the Scottish Temperance Building in 1904, this six-storey Mutual Building was first a three storey linen warehouse. In 2007 the Grade B1 listed building was sold to Jermon Group for around £10m. Later, the National Asset Management Company took control of the building and in 2013 agents CBRE put the building on the market as an ‘investment and refurbishment opportunity”, with an asking price of £1.75m. At the time the agent reported that the building was producing a gross income of approximately £186,000 per annum. Only 4 years ago the building was sold for £2 to the Hill family with intentions of investing further £12m to develop a hotel. This year, the Signature Living purchased it for a total of £6m proposing to invest another £15m to refurbish the building for a hotel use.

Hotel sector demand in Northern Ireland

In 2015, Belfast was announced to be the top economically performing city in the UK. It outpaced cities such as London, Cardiff and Edinburgh, with the gross value added (GVA) measurement per head up by 4.7% compared to 1.6%. 2.6% and 4.5% respectively. Belfast’s crane cluttered skyline is clear evidence that the city is putting the infrastructure in place to cash in any boom. According to the Irish News, its current complement of hotel bedrooms doubled from 3,400 to 7,000.

"Investment into the British and Irish markets is gathering momentum, and looking towards Belfast is a next logical step," said Jileen Loo, head of the Asia desk at International Capital Markets for CBRE Hotels.

How safe is the room investment in the Baronial George Best hotel in Belfast?

The Signature Living group specialises in the renovation of iconic buildings. They are solely focusing on preserving the heritage of each building’s architecture and in that way they are able to create unique luxury hotels.

The developer from Liverpool has already turned several landmark Liverpool buildings into apartment hotels: Millennium House into the Shankly Hotel, White Star Line’s former headquarters into a hotel called 30 James Street. But it is the emblematic building, the Exchange Hotel in Cardiff, that the group has acquired international recognition. Only recently opened, the hotel sold its units within the first month from its grand opening.

Signature Living has reported profits of 5.6m and they are aiming to see a £20m profit next year. The year ending March 2016 saw a turnover of £8.3m which is more by £3.6m than a year before; their pre-tax profits soared more than 250%. Signature Living is experiencing remarkable growth and over the next 12 months, they will be concentrating on expanding their hotel portfolio.

“The company and group continue to be dependent on a mix of operating cash flows, investor financing (from the sale of freehold) and short term loans to fund day to day working capital and property development requirements”, says the company.  There are several factors which you need to consider when planning to invest in a hotel room, but finding out how reputable and credible the company behind is, is absolutely crucial.

At Vista Invest, we specialise in advising which hotels in the UK offer the most favourable conditions for investors. Find out the various benefits of hotel room investments and let’s talk about the most promising hotels in the UK. Find out where the idea of hotel room investment has begun.

Why investing in the Baronial George Best hotel in Belfast?

Baronial George Best hotel room investment is currently one of the hottest product in the UK hotel industry. The last venture of the Signature Living group, the Coal Exchange Hotel, sold its last units within a month from its grand opening. Last year, £3.9 billion was invested in the UK hotel market and only 52% of it came from London. It’s now cities such Liverpool or Belfast that are the most promising as they have enjoyed a fifth consecutive year of ADR growth.

Belfast is now climbing up the ladder for one of the most attractive cities in hotel investments.

Here is an overview of the hotel room investment in the Baronial George Hotel:

If you wish to secure a unit and enjoy this unique investment, contact Vista Invest now to get the most favourable conditions.

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LAST CHANCE to invest in the Coal Exchange Hotel - the BBC documented hotel in Cardiff.

LAST CHANCE to invest in the Coal Exchange Hotel - Cardiff & achieve fixed ROI of 8% - 10%! 2 units have come back on the market today after the successful refurbishment of the Grade 11 listed building the Coal Exchange. Previously Sold out after the BBC documentary: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b08trnbt These units will not be available for long. If you missed out before enquire now by emailing [email protected]

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Liverpool - the new powerhouse of the North.

The regeneration of Liverpool’s docklands was one of the most anticipated news in recent years. When the media announced that the green light was given and that the local government allocated 80% of funds to Liverpool’s docklands regeneration, the city instantly became the magnet that started attracting investors. The regeneration of Liverpool’s docklands is going to dramatically alter the Merseyside Skyline. The redevelopment will be spread over 30 years and its overall cost is £5.5 billion. 9,000 apartments, hundreds of offices, hotels, bars and a new cruise terminal on 60 acres of rundown docklands will undoubtedly transform the centre of Liverpool making it “the new powerhouse of the North.”

The scale of the development and its ambitious long-term vision makes Liverpool Waters one of the most important waterfront regeneration and investment opportunities in Europe.  It is the second largest development in the UK after the 2012 London Olympics.

“The gravity of adding Liverpool Waters to the city’s existing waterfront offer will see Liverpool competing with the likes of Hamburg, Boston, Toronto and Barcelona in terms of the scale and diversity of its waterfront offer and associated economy”, says a spokesman for Liverpool Waters.

Liverpool – the fastest-growing city outside London

Liverpool is home to nearly half a million people and its population continues to grow after decades of decline. During the industrial revolution, Liverpool used to be one of the leading industrial metropolia. Nowadays entrepreneurs are drawn to Liverpool by market opportunities, business benefits and outstanding quality of life. 45% of North American trade enters via Liverpool. The City has the skills, the infrastructure, the connections, and almost 800 years of trading experience. “Before fibre optic and broadband, before cell towers and super highways, Liverpool was making connections to all points of the globe, lying down networks, cementing deep and lasting bonds with trading allies, markets and mavericks from New York to Shanghai”, says a representative from Liverpool Vision.

Liverpool has 4 universities which each year bring around 16,500 graduates.

45% of North American trade enters via Liverpool. When Liverpool Waters is fully completed its port will be one of Europe’s biggest super container ports, capable of handling 95% of the world’s cargo ships.

New developments in Liverpool

Kings Dock Mill is an exclusive signature residential property development that offers luxury living in the exciting city of Liverpool. The development offers property investors affordable entrance to the lucrative UK buy to Let sector with 7% net returns assured for 3 years and priced on average 20%% below market value.per Sq.M

The developer of Kings Dock Mill has just released the second phase of the project as phase 1 has been a great success. All 100 luxury apartments in phase 1 have been built and are now fully tenanted. The management company looking after the newly built homes already has a waiting list for phase 2. Should any investor wish to choose to appoint the recommended management company, there is an assured income of 7% net per annum for 3 years.

If you would like to find out more about a great growth and income vehicle for both experienced and first-time investors alike, please contact Vista Invest.

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Hotel sector demand puts Northern Ireland on Asian investor alert says CBRE

Irish News "#Investment into the #British and #Irish markets is gathering momentum, and looking towards #Belfast is a next logical step," said Jileen Loo, head of the #Asia desk at #International Capital #Markets for CBRE Hotels."

http://www.irishnews.com/business/2017/03/02/news/hotel-sector-demand-puts-northern-ireland-on-asian-investor-alert-says-cbre-948728/

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St Albans - Investing in a place that everyone wants to call home.

Since 2008, St Albans has been quietly enjoying a rise in property prices. The city has high-achieving schools and is fairly green, despite not quite reaching the countryside. St Albans is “neither too big, nor too small” and is only located 17 miles from London. The train journey from Saint Albans to Saint Pancreas takes (in rush hour!) as little as 18 minutes.

In 2016, The Sunday Times placed St Albans 13th on the list of best places to live in Britain or places “that everyone wants to call home”.

The ranking was based on factors such as quality of life, transport links, annual art festivals and also life expectancy and amount of parking tickets issued.

St Albans is a place where Waitrose is “your corner shop” and where a 3-bedroom home bought for £750,000, sells four years later at £1.1m.

St Albans – get two cities for the price of one

They say that when you invest in St Albans you get two cities for the price of one.

Anyone who has had the experience of working in London knows that the commute to/from work needs at least 45 minutes. In fact, any commute under an hour is considered a good deal.

Living in St Albans and working in London means that you could get to your home in just under 20 minutes. If you would like to live in a peaceful and tranquil town but also enjoy the thrill of working in London, St Albans provides a perfect combination of the two.

The closest airport, Luton is also 20 minutes (12 miles) away, and Stanstead and Heathrow are less than an hour away by road.

St Albans - why invest in a property in the area?

The 2016 Lambert Smith Hampton UK Vitality Index placed the city 7th overall in the UK for economic growth prospects. It has been recognised as one of the most entrepreneurial cities which has a high proportion of new enterprises, business density and GVA per capita.

St Albans was also ranked 1st in the report’s ‘growing affluence’ index, based largely on its having experienced one of the fastest rates of average house price growth in the UK in the 3 years to 2016.

According to St Albans City & District Council, the city’s main employment sectors are research and development, office (headquarters, financial and business service industries), and retail. More than 8,000 businesses operate within the district, creating a diverse economy with plentiful opportunities for local workers. The city’s entrepreneurial spirit is reflected by its many small and micro-businesses, with companies of 10 employees or less making up 87% of all businesses in the area. Visitors, which are drawn to the historical city of St Albans, boost the city’s economy by bringing £160 million annually and creating 2,500 jobs.

St Albans – new developments

The residential property market has thrived in recent years. Data from May 2017 shows that over the last 5 years there has been a growth of 34.7% in property values and the average asking rent currently stands at £1,322 pcm (Zoopla, May 2017). The average time on market for unsold property in St Albans is about 77 days.

In response to the ongoing shortage of property for sale and low levels of housebuilding, St Albans has created a range of investment opportunities, which is, in a great measure, because of its buoyant property market.

There are currently over 70 luxury apartments being built by a renowned developer in a prime location in the Cathedral city of St. Albans.

Vista Invest offers a special launch price for the first clients looking to invest in luxury apartments in St Albans.

Spacious, light-filled luxury apartments which will also include a concierge service, are a great investment opportunity as St Albans is known as one of the highest rent yield areas in the UK.                  

If you would like to receive further information on the new development, its special launch price and units currently available to Vista Invest, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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St Albans UK in the top 10

The Times and The Sunday Times #StAlbans in the top 10 best places in the #UK to live in. #propertyUK #investment

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