Founded by Nick Statman and professional investor Oliver Barber, Kingsbridge & Carter offers investors the opportunity to purchase residential properties at least 10 per cent below the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors approved market value.
The company will also provide clients with a guaranteed rental income for 12 months, a full lettings management service and exclusive access to a unique new online property portfolio viewer.
The duo launched Kingsbridge & Carter following extensive property market research they undertook, which shows the UK property market goes through a repeating pattern of 14 years of growth, followed by four to five years of falling prices. This 18-year cycle repeats itself consistently and, with the current downturn commencing in 2007, it places 2012 as the start of the next upward curve of the cycle.
The properties selected by Kingsbridge & Carter for investment have been identified as high yield and are in areas which the company classifies as ‘hot spots’, meaning that prices are expected to increase at an above average rate and that rental income is strong.
Individuals can invest between £25,000 and £500,000 by first becoming a Kingsbridge & Carter member for a one off fee of £2,500.
Investors also have the option of having their properties enhanced by the high profile and award-winning interior designer and TV regular, Ben Huckerby.
Oliver Barber said:
“Research shows that we are now at the beginning of the next powerful property boom, so we’ve launched Kingsbridge & Carter to give forward thinking investors the opportunity to fully capitalise on the next 14 years of growth. We aim to deliver real, sustainable income and return on investment – both short and long term – without our investors having to worry about maintenance, administration or lettings management, regardless of their portfolio size.”
Kingsbridge & Carter is suitable for all types of investor, from those looking to take their first step onto the ladder, to those looking to expand their existing portfolio of properties.
Nick Statman added:
“We’ve worked hard over the past two years to successfully develop and test this comprehensive offer, and believe that it’s one of the most compelling available to investors today.
“The service we provide is underpinned by the latest technology and, in addition, all our members will be assigned a personal advisor who will assist them in every aspect of the investment and ownership process. We also offer an exclusive new online wealth management facility, which is linked to the regional house price index and allows clients to track portfolio performance and income generation through their own personal online viewer.
“By pioneering a transparent and innovative investment model, which is designed specifically for today’s market, the aim is to establish Kingsbridge & Carter as a major presence in the industry within a short space of time. My commitment to our clients is to redefine their expectations of the property investment experience, and our team won’t rest until we’ve achieved these ambitions.”
