Think London, Think Regent88. REGENT 88 MODERN LONDON OFFICE SUITES
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Welcome London, the world s largest financial and business hub attracting investments from all over the world The City of London is constantly described as the beating heart of the world. Whatever the nature of the business may be, the business address says it all. A City of London address brings a company at the forefront of international business. Investors from across the globe invest hugely in London making it No.1 destination for commercial real estate investment. proudly presents its 1st A Grade Serviced Office Investment in the world s most dynamic city and investment capital of the world London Contents Introduction 2 2 x Desk Suites 13 What does Regent88 offer to Occupiers? 21 Serviced Offices Concept & IGA Introduction 3 3 x Desk Suites 14 What does Regent88 offer to Investors? 22 What are Serviced Offices? 4 Silver Enterprise Suites 15 Regent88 Location Key Benefits of Serviced Offices 5 Gold Business Suites 16 Stratford: Host town of Olympics 2012 25-26 Key Facts of London Serviced Offices Market 6 Platinum Executive Suites 17 Impact of Crossrail and HS2 Network 27-28 London Serviced Offices for Investors 7 Regent88 Café Franchise Investment 18 London Commercial Property Market 29-30 Introduction to Regent88: The Investment 9 On-site Parking & Communal Areas 19 Capital Attractions for Global Investors 31-32 Reception, Meeting/Board Room, Café 20 About the Developer 33-34 Executive Summary & Investment Highlights 11 Page 1 23-24 Page 2
Serviced Offices Concept & An Introduction to Alternative Property Investment Alternative Investments is a division of Daniel Johns to non-traditional investment products innovatively designed to meet the needs of today s astute investor in market sectors seldom available to the individual investor. Income Generating Assets (IGA s) are widely regarded as first-class turnkey alternative investment products, and are increasingly popular to investors seeking to increase the purchasing power of their money. Serviced offices are the next generation of office spaces to conduct business fast and efficiently Serviced offices are a rapidly evolving accommodation choice for small and medium businesses. Serviced offices market offers working spaces on very flexible terms and with all the facilities that are needed to run a smooth business. A serviced office also known as a managed flexible office space provides a total office solution that s ready to use. Operators take on the responsibility of maintaining the building and may also provide additional services and facilities. This gives you the freedom to come and go in a short space of time and makes them accessible even if you have budgetary constraints. Alternative Property Investment Income Generating Assets (IGA) What are Serviced Offices? Serviced office market is young, though fast-maturing and expected to grow. Total occupied serviced offices space doubled between 2000 and 2014 in UK. Source: Serviced Offices and Agile Occupiers in the City of London City of London Corporation What features serviced offices offer? How do serviced offices work? Serviced offices share the same common features such as reception, café, meeting rooms, conference rooms, kitchen, toilets, etc. Having facilities provided and ready for use can save time and lead to substantial savings.. Occupancy costs include business rates, service charge, management and facilities, etc that are bundled into a single package, fixed for the duration of the agreement. Serviced offices are managed by a dedicated team of professionals, specialised in their respective fields such as IT, Admin, Cleaning, Maintenance, Receptionist, Security services etc. Occupiers of the serviced offices sign flexible agreement with the management company that take care of all the needs. Occupiers get advantages of short term agreements, prestigious address, simple contracts, flexibility, on-site services, administration services and Pay-Per-Use facilities. 425 LONDON S AVERAGE PER DESK RATE +11.4% Page 3 Page 4
What are the key benefits of Serviced Offices? Prestigious Address It s no secret that image is one of the most important aspects of business. Having a London address does not only enhance professional reputation but also provides better networking opportunities. Payment Flexibility With renting a conventional office space, occupiers are expected to pay rent quarterly in advance. In contrast, serviced offices require payment on a monthly basis, which can free up your cash flow. Most of the extra amenities and services are usually charged on a pay as you use basis. IT & Telecom Purchasing office equipment takes a massive dent out of your finances. From telecommunications to kitchen facilities; high-tech equipment is usually provided by serviced offices, allowing occupiers to bypass purchasing and have access to equipment that would have otherwise been out-of-reach. Networking Opportunities Networking is one of the most important elements of good business. Having other companies residing in the same building can encourage cross-communication. This is beneficial for small to mid-sized business that are trying to make mark in the industry. Pay-Per-Use Facilities Having the option to use conference rooms, meeting rooms, kitchen facilities, etc. can be hugely beneficial. If occupiers don t require these facilities on a permanent basis, they can save a huge amount of money in rental fees. Page 5 Key facts of the London Serviced Offices market LONDON LONDON 11.4% Rise 60% Growth The workstation (single desk) growth rate in London has been phenomenal. Workstation rate grown to 11.4% in the year 2014 alone. 60% of the current stock in serviced office space in London has been added since 2008, indicating the recent expansion of the market. Business Growth Having to organize premises and general management can take up a great deal of time, effort and money. These services are provided Flexibility Short Term with serviced offices, allowing Serviced offices can be occupiers to focus their efforts Agreements available for anything on business growth. New businesses prefer between one month and to sign short term one year; and usually agreements to test have renewable agreements. their ideas or before This means they can provide they become stable. a temporary working Large companies environment without use serviced offices interrupting the flow to test the waters. of business. 5 Key Benefits Administration On-Site Services Serviced offices will have a body of staff ready to keep occupiers workspace up and running. This can save time, money and hassle. Efficiency Management company provide a single invoice on a monthly basis. This include both the cost of rent and any additional services and facilities that an occupier used throughout the month. Double by 2025 30% Market Greater London now comprising 30% of the UK national market for serviced office industry. London serviced office market is set to double by the year 2025 as predicted by the City of London Corporation. Page 6
Why London Serviced Offices are best investments for overseas investors? The London serviced office market is dynamic and fast growing. This continues to be popular with overseas investors. 64% of London investment was from overseas investors in 2013 which has risen to 73% in 2014 and continues to rise. Shortage of Serviced Offices in London An Attractive Tax Regime for Overeas Investors There has been an acute shortage of A grade serviced offices in London. This shortage makes the serviced offices a highly investable commercial property sector in the London city. There is generally no UK tax on capital gains for non-uk resident investors buying property in London, even on deals negotiated or signed in the UK. Therefore, London serviced offices are No.1 choice of overseas investors. Vacancy Rates of Serviced Offices are Low Serviced Offices offer Excellent Rental Growth The strong combination of robust leasing activity and supply constraints continues to drive rental growth in this market sector. Huge demand by SMEs and less supply have forced rents to increase. Page 7 Serviced Offices High Returns on Investment Serviced offices have proved to be one of the securest investments ever by offering high returns. Property prices have almost doubled in the last 5 years in this sector. Overall vacancy of serviced offices across London fell below 5% in first quarter of 2015 and is likely to fall further during the period of next 5 years. hence, making it a secure property investment sector. No.1 Asset Class 2015 Investors purchase Individual Serviced Office Suites located in a purpose built flexible grade A offices facility and enter into an agreement to sub-let the units to a management company and provides the rental returns to national and international investors. Page 8
REGENT 88 MODERN LONDON OFFICE SUITES A Grade Serviced Offices Investment in the prime location of London City Regent 88 Serviced Offices are designed for creative and innovative companies providing them an ideal environment, specialist facilities and support. Ideally located, Regent88 provides excellent transport links to travel within London as well as other cities of the UK. Page 9 Page 10
Executive Summary Investment Highlights Daniel Johns proudly introduces Regent 88 London s premiere A grade serviced office suites investment, a low risk and profitable venture, engineered for investors. Regent 88 is exclusive and luxurious Daniel Johns Serviced Offices development in the heart of London city Well-located within the Olympic village area that was a host town of Olympic 2012 in London Designed to provide new, modern, efficient and cost effective office space to match the financial hub of United Kingdom Regent88, our latest innovative project that is recognised as a priceless jewel in Alternative Property Investment that qualifies for both smart & progressive property investment but rarely available to invest. Serviced Office Suites located in Grade A Glass building Fully managed and maintained This low risk and profitable venture, engineered for investors, revolutionising the Investment industry by offering ground breaking commercial investment opportunity at the heart of London City of Olympics and right next to Europe s biggest shopping mall, Westfield, and the Financial District of London Stratford. Full title deed registered at the UK Land Registry Building and contents are covered by a fully comprehensive insurance policy Located in highly defining and extremely accessible position with direct local and international transportation. The managed turnkey nature of the investment allows investors a hands-off approach whilst taking advantage of increasing rate of returns and capital appreciation. Investors benefit from yields much higher than traditional Buy-to-Let investments. 24 Hour access to the building secured by secure key cards and CCTV cameras. Highly motivated and intelligent environment providing space that meets each and every requirement of any modern business. Each Serviced Office Suite benefits from developers guaranteed rental scheme, once completed income is paid quarterly direct to your allocated bank account. The serviced office market is set to double by 2025 Page 11 50% of serviced office space is occupied by stable, steady-state SMEs Page 12
Page 13 Page 14 2 x Desk Suites Suitable for New and Existing Businesses Looking to Expand 3 x Desk Suites Suitable for Small Businesses or New Startups Looking for An Immediate Start
Page 15 Gold Business Suites Suitable for Medium to Large Sized Businesses Operating with 15-20 Persons Suitable for Medium Sized Businesses Operating with 10-12 Persons Silver Enterprise Suites Silver Enterprise Suites include Private Director Room, Meeting/Board Room, Open Air Workstations Discussion Table for 4 and Plenty of Storage Spaces. Gold Business Suites include Private Director Room, Large Meeting/Board Room, Open Air Workstations, 2nd Small Meeting Room, Discussion Table for 4 and Plenty of Storage Spaces. Page 16
Page 17 Fully Furnished and Equipped Cafeteria Franchise Investment Regent88 Cafe Suitable for Medium to Large Sized Businesses Operating with 30-35 Persons Platinum Executive Suite Platinum Executive Suite include Private Director Room, Managers Room, Large Meeting/Board Room, Open Air Workstations Discussion Table for 6 and Plenty of Storage Spaces. Regent88 Café includes State-of-the-art Franchise, 40 Seating Capacity including Private Booths, Serene Environment, Hot/Cold Drinks, Sandwiches, Paninis, Cakes, etc. Page 18
Page 19 Page 20 Elegant Reception & Lobby On-site Franchise Café Contemporary Board Room Training & Conference Room Facility On-site Parking & Open Air Communal Area
What does Regent88 offer to Occupiers? What does Regent88 offer to Investors? Regent88 occupiers get a complete package of features including the right support staff providing the highest level of services to occupier and their clients. It has impressive reception area, professionally trained staff answer telephone calls in your company name and greet people on occupier s behalf. Regent88 ensures that serviced office occupier business is presented with the right image and highest level of professionalism. Regent88 offers investors a unique opportunity to invest in a rarely available commercial asset, by being located in London, investors will benefit from both high rental yields and excellent capital appreciation, not to forget that the investment is fully managed by the top UK management company making it a truly impressive turn-key hassle-free investment. One Single Bill Furniture Occupiers will be given one single bill for the services they will use instead of been sent different invoices for the services used. From telecommunications to high-tech IT equipment is provided, allowing occupier to bypass purchasing and have access to equipment. Chairs, tables, workstations and filing systems are a significant upfront cost. Regent 88 provides fully fitted offices to occupiers that are ready to use. Meeting Rooms Growth Flexibility Prime London Location Meeting and conference rooms are available along with exhibition facilities & private director suites for hire with modern finishes & elegant furnishing. Transport Connections Stratford International Station connects to Heathrow & European countries via one direct train, making commute simple, easy and fast. Page 21 High-Tech Equipment Regent 88 gives the opportunity to businesses to adapt the size of premises and staff requirements according to their business growth. On-Site Services Regent 88 has staff ready to keep workspace up and running. This include cleaning, security, customer service, maintenance, etc. 10 minutes from Canary Wharf and neighbours like Westfield & Olympics Park assures that occupier s business will be in biggest commercial district. Catering & Franchise With tailored catering and on-site franchise, Regent88 can cater for variety of different business occasions inc. conferences, meetings, etc. Safe & Secure Income Commercial lease are always being looked upon as safe and secure rental markets, as companies normally stay for at least 5 years therefore securing long-term rental compared to residential property. Prime London Location Stratford is regarded as the hottest location for commercial investment and future capital appreciations. It also has one of biggest and busiest train stations in the UK with direct links to Europe. Ease of Re-Sale As a secure income producing commercial asset located in key London area, Regent88 is very desirable to all national and international investors, therefore extremely easy to resell. Hands Off Investment Regent 88 is fully operated and managed by a well known management company and rental returns are paid quarterly to investors without any hassle of property maintenance, paper work or tenant handling. Flexibility to Diversify Portfolio Adding commercial asset to an existing property portfolio or as a first investment, London serviced offices is a golden alternative investment, offering guaranteed rental income with a great prospect of capital appreciation. Future Value Income Generating Assets are widely regarded as first class turnkey investment products and are becoming increasingly popular to investors seeking to increase the purchasing power of their money. Page 22
Regent88 is ideally located close to Stratford Olympic Village area with well-connected transport links to Europe and rest of the UK REGENT 88 Stratford Camden Regents Park Islington Northern Fringe King s Cross St Pancras Midtown City Marylebone soho Whitechapel / 5 mins* Kings Cross St. Pancras / 15 mins Farringdon / 10 mins* Oxford Circus / 22 mins Bond Street / 15 mins* Westminster / 25 mins Heathrow Central / 43 mins* Heron Tower West End Bond Street Liverpool Street / 12 mins Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park The Walkie-Talkie Docklands Holborn Covent Garden Bank Canary Wharf Mayfair City Airport London Bridge South bank Knightsbridge Buckingham Palace Victoria Chelsea Page 23 Westminster Blackfriars / 20 mins City Airport / 21 mins Charing Cross / 23 mins Gatwick Airport / 28 mins Victoria Nine Elms / 24 mins Paddington / 30 mins Battersea Power Station Stansted Airport / 33 mins Heathrow Airport / 55 mins * Crossrail times are based after it opens in 2018. Page 24
Stratford Host town of Olympics 2012 Stratford has become the major financial and business hub of the London specially since 2012 Stratford has excellent direct transport links with Paris and Brussels The Stratford International Station opened in 2010, has developed a direct connection to the area with Paris and Brussels via Eurostar. It only take 3hr 26m to reach Paris. Westfield Shopping Centre, the Europe's Largest Urban Shopping Centre Westfield Shopping Centre since it opened in 2011 has boosted business in the area. Large overseas companies has been setting up their businesses in the town. Stratford to become London s Eastern Gateway according to the Master Plan Stratford Metropolitan Masterplan Development Framework 2011 will create over 46,000 new jobs across wider Stratford including 1,800 new workplaces. Stratford, the Innovation and Technology Centre of East of London city Stratford has become a land of extraordinary and exquisite opportunities boosting innovation and technology while creating strong local economy Stratford will become an Economic Power House for East London and Newham Stratford will become one of London s pre-eminent inward investment and business growth area promoting Stratford nationally and internationally. REGENT 88 With more than Post 2012 Olympic games, Stratford has regenerated itself as London s latest prime area for growing office market. The Olympics project acted as a catalyst for general investment, which has been increasingly flowing into Stratford long since the Games finished. The inception of direct trains to European countries and Heathrow from Stratford has emerged a huge influx of international businesses into the UK. Page 25 100 million commuters annually, Stratford Station is now the sixth busiest railway station in UK Page 26
The heavy impact of Crossrail and HS2 network on the London Commercial Property Market With the government further investing 9bn in further regeneration of Stratford and a world class transport network, Stratford is indeed regarded as a desirable area to live, work and invest. The impact of the Crossrail and HS2, Europe's largest infrastructure projects, is vast. Crossrail will completely yet positively transform London's public transport system by reducing journey times by up to 40 minutes, increasing capacity on the capital's transport network by 10% and enabling over 200m passengers to make their way in and around London per year. These improvements will not only further improve the economy of London and the South East by connecting new areas and creating new opportunities for businesses to grow and they are also important considerations for international office occupiers. Estimated Cost Estimated Benefit 14.8bn 42bn 100k 2.5% 14.7bn 13% Total increase in residential values around Crossrail station Total increase in prices up to 2018 Average increase in property value in central London over the next 5 years Annual increase in residential property prices around affected stations up to 2018 Estimated to Create 55,000 New Jobs Page 27 The impact of Crossrail on property will be two-fold. Firstly, the improvement in connectivity will open up new districts and reduce travel times, both of which will directly drive values in the commercial and residential sectors. Secondly, it will act as a catalyst for broader investment and development around the affected stations. These wider improvements will also unlock considerable underlying value. 15 45 AVERAGE REDUCTION IN TRAVEL TIMES TO CENTRAL LONDON 1.5 MILLION MORE PEOPLE WILL BE WITHIN A 45 MINUTE COMMUTE TO CENTRAL LONDON Minutes Minutes Page 28
2014 London Commercial Property Investment hits 20.5 billion... on par with peak in 2007 of 20.6 billion 2.6% GDP growth in the UK in year 2014 STRATFORD, CITY OF LONDON & DOCKLANDS 2014 transactions amounted to 13.8bn OVERSEAS INVESTMENT WEST END Overall transaction volumes for 2014 hit International investors accounted for 6.7bn HOTEL 78% Page 29 3.5% UK exports of services are from the UK s No.1 business city: London p.a. 178 overseas companies from China, USA, Europe and India set up their London office in 2013 In JLL s city momentum index, London has placed 1st position globally 8.61m - population, London s population has grown every year since 1998 of 2014 Stratford, City of London & Docklands transactions In January 2015, total of 610,709 sqft OFFICE 1 in 3 London would see an averaging 5 year growth around have been leased in only 46 deals with 24% increase London is the No.1 most appealing retail market in the Europe London accounts for over 20% of the GVA of the UK economy with 303bn Page 30
Capital attraction for global investors 72% London is the No.1 choice for commercial real estate investment from across the globe that has obtained the highest cross-border investment over the past ten years. It topped the cross-border volumes worth 27.68 US$ Billion in 2014. 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 1 35 nations invested in London real estate in 2013 INTERNATIONAL CROSS-BORDER INVESTMENT - 2014 Chicago 9 London 6 Boston 2 New York Washington DC 8 San Francisco 5 10 Los Angeles 2 of transactions in 2013 were by non-uk buyers London s thriving commercial real estate market is offering local and international investors new and diverse opportunities. 1 London 3 Paris 4 Tokyo New York 3 Paris 2012 Page 31 2013 7 Sydney 2014 *in US$ billions Page 32
Daniel Johns is UK s fastest selling developer having a collective experience of over 100 years in property market Daniel Johns is a leading property investment company dealing and specialising primarily in fully built and tenanted investments allowing both British and International investors to start earning returns on their investment from day one. Our Successfully Sold Projects Daniel Johns has successfully sold 6 projects in UK s major cities including Bradford, Leeds, Leicester, Greater Manchester and Wales during 2014 alone that are fully completed, tenanted and rentals are being paid to investors. We select the best locations for our projects; we carry out extensive research into residential, student and commercial property market. We identify through our research which UK cities have a high demand for student accommodation, buy-to-let or commercial property. Daniel Johns provide all the essential knowledge necessary to meet all clients satisfactory. GLASGOW Our past developments AVA Residence in Leeds, Gloucester House in Bradford, Campbell House in Leicester, Leighton Hall in Greater Manchester, Beach House in Wales and Park View Residence in Greater Manchester were fully sold within one month of launching. BELFAST LEEDS With a background in residential and commercial property development & investment, Daniel Johns now actively markets Buy to Let Residential Apartments, A grade serviced office suites, student property & Budget Hotel rooms Investment offering investors excellent investment opportunities which are low risk and attractively priced with a guaranteed Rental yields. Our expertise in the market and global presence has allowed us to provide innovative developments in key UK locations like London, Manchester, Leicester, Leeds & Liverpool. We are a 100% debt free company, which means we don t pay heavy interests on constructions loans from banks which could add up to 20% into property price, we invest our own money in buying land, Completing developments effectively passing on the discount to our investors. Our Successfully Sold Projects 100% SOLD 100% SOLD AVA Residence, Leeds Gloucester House, Bradford Fully Completed & Tenanted Fully Completed & Tenanted 100% SOLD 100% SOLD HULL BEDFORD LIVERPOOL MANCHESTER Leighton Hall, Manchester Campbell House, Leicester Fully Completed & Tenanted Fully Completed & Tenanted NOTTINGHAM ABERYSTWYTH 100% SOLD MANCHESTER LONDON A: The Nucleus Brunel Way, Dartford Kent DA1 5GA United Kingdom 100% SOLD Beach House, Wales Park View Residence, Manchester Fully Completed & Tenanted Fully Completed & Tenanted T: +44 (0)13 22 31 22 33 E: info@danieljohns.co.uk W: www.danieljohns.co.uk Page 33 Page 34