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November 29, 2011
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Raising & Structuring Property Finance Briefing

09:00am, Wednesday, 30 November 2011, Mayfair Conference Centre, London

Randeesh Sandhu of Urban Exposure will be speaking at an event organised by Henry Stewart tomorrow. “Raising and Structuring Property Finance” will be held at the Mayfair Conference Centre, and take a comprehensive look into the state of the current financing market, covering topics such as;

Sources, purposes, criteria, amounts and terms
Funding for investment, development and trading
Financing commercial owner occupation
Utilising Finance Brokers – who, why and how
Accessing bridging finance
Refinancing existing funding
Securing joint venture and mezzanine finance
Hedging for risk reduction

November 18, 2011
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Savills Latest Research Reveals Prime Property Prices Remain Buoyant Although Prices Diverge Within PCL Markets

Despite global, social and economic uncertainty prevailing throughout some of the larger European countries, the UK is still seeing substantial global equity inflows from abroad, underpinning demand and increasing prices within London’s prime and super prime residential markets. These are sentiments echoed by Urban Exposure’s Daljit Sandhu: “this latest research confirms our own findings”.

November 7, 2011
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According to Savills Prime Central London index property markets within this sector are splitting into two tiers as values diverge

The latest Savills report on prime central London property prices showed average growth at 87% over a period of six years, up to the second quarter of 2011, demonstrating significantly higher growth than general London residential markets, recorded at 25% in comparison. Urban Exposure’s Daljit Sandhu comments: “the London market is complex and diverse. Investors need to have a detailed understanding of markets within markets and ensure they have conducted extensive research into the specific location they are considering.”

November 4, 2011
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European Investment Volumes Increase in Third Quarter Despite Deepening Debt Crisis

As the European debt crisis plunges back into calamity on the back of Greece’s surprise decision to hold a referendum on proposed austerity measures, powerhouses France and Germany have continued their efforts to manage the crisis during this week’s G20 summit. Euro scepticism within the UK appears to be taking a hold, with calls for a referendum on whether the UK should pull out of the European Union. In spite of all of this, a report from Cushman & Wakefield shows a marked increase in trading volumes in European property investment.

October 31, 2011
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Super-Prime Developers Compete for Projects With Revival in Luxury Property Markets Post Credit Crunch

The increasing demand from discerning international buyers is driving the London market to raise its standards for luxury property, from the bespoke materials and finishes, technological enhancements, and resident amenities, London luxury residential is now world leading. London’s developers are rising to the challenge, and it’s becoming an increasingly competitive sector. There were a number of casualties following the credit crunch; those who have survived speculated wisely when it came to purchasing, but now need to establish market leading brands, a distinct aesthetic and loyal customer base to build on their success.

As Urban Exposure’s Daljit Sandhu observes, creating luxury residences for the worlds wealthiest buyers and investors, and establishing a high profile recognised brand as a developer, also helps when it comes to securing finance and investment:

October 28, 2011
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Property Prices Within Prime Central Locations Continue to Climb, as Pricing Predictions for Boroughs Outside of Prime Markets Also Rise

In the same week that Savills announced the polarity of pricing even within Prime Central locations, the prospect is good for new London development projects and second hand stock outside of PCL, as 2012 pricing predictions for property within the capital continue to rise, according to Urban Exposure’s Adrian Mediratta: “this demonstrates the rippling effect that is occurring in London right now”.

October 26, 2011
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Developers Like the Candy Brothers Have Revolutionised Marketing of Luxury Properties with Signature Aesthetic and Unique Branding

2011 has seen the proliferation of Luxury Property Developments in Prime Central London, with One Hyde Park, Silk House at Cornwall Terrace and The Lancasters. ‘Super-Prime’ developments are on the increase, and developers such as Candy and Candy, Northacre and more recently Earlcrown, Oakmayne and Finchatton, are not only capitalising on the boom in London’s super-prime property market, but are also revolutionising the developers role when it comes to branding and marketing projects. As Urban Exposure’s Daljit Sandhu explains:

October 21, 2011
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According to Latest research from Knight Frank 60% of Prime Central London Lets are with International Clients

Rental prices in prestigious London addresses have been driven to record highs, with reported increases of more than 26% since the summer of 2009. Demand is largely coming from Asia and Europe as new investment inflows from abroad seek out suitable lettings in the capital. As Urban Exposure’s Adrian Mediratta comments: “it’s especially encouraging that these figures reflect investment flow into London, which counters some of the doom and gloom we are constantly hearing in relation to the economy”.

October 19, 2011
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Rental prices rise at their fastest rate since August 2010

Rental prices in England and Wales increased by 1.2% in August, topping the previous record high of £705, now at £713 per month; demonstrating the largest monthly increase since August 2010. Rents are now, on average, £27 per month higher than when they peaked in the summer of last year, based on the latest figures released by the UK’s largest lettings agent LSL Property Services, which surveyed 18,000 homes as part of the study. According to Urban Exposure’s Adrian Mediratta “the main reason we are seeing such profound growth in the rental market, is due to would-be house buyers struggling to secure mortgages and opting instead to explore rental market options”.

October 17, 2011
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London Property Prices Expected to Rise Despite Economic Adversity Across Europe

As speculation about the economic stability of the Eurozone continues to cause global concern, property prices in Prime Central Locations are well under-pinned according to a number of industry reports. As Urban Exposure’s Randeesh Sandhu observes: “it is hard to predict the impact that the current European sovereign debt crises may have on London property prices, so far there seems to be an inverse relationship; the worse international economic affairs are the better London property markets fare”. If however, the current economic position escalates and, as the media predicts, there’s a second dip in the global economy, will global wealth begin to seek alternative hedges?