Residential Investment & Development Transactions in the Northern Regions 2020 - Allsop

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Residential Investment & Development Transactions in the Northern Regions 2020 - Allsop
Residential Investment &
Development Transactions
in the Northern Regions
2020
Residential Investment & Development Transactions in the Northern Regions 2020 - Allsop
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knowledge
    is key

   Over the last 12 months Allsop Investment
   teams have completed transactions in
   excess of £1.3Bn.
   We have an enviable depth of knowledge
   for both value add and income deals.
   With Leeds and London offices this
   brochure highlights Allsop’s key regional
   transactions in 2020.

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Residential Investment & Development Transactions in the Northern Regions 2020 - Allsop
In 2020 the Residential Investment &
Contents                Development teams have transacted
                      approximately £141 million over 37 disposals
1. Investment    4     and acquisitions in the Northern Regions.
2. Development   18
                                                         NORTH EAST

                                                          • Deals: 3

                                                    • Accumulated price in
                                                      region: £11,587,000

                             NORTH WEST
                                                                        YORKSHIRE & HUMBER
                              • Deals: 6
                                                                             • Deals: 20
                        • Accumulated price in
                          region: £30,160,000                          • Accumulated price in
                                                                         region: £66,397,350

                                                                                      MIDLANDS

                                                                                      • Deals: 7
                               INTER-REGIONAL                                  • Accumulated price in
                                 PORTFOLIOS                                      region: £20,630,445
                                  • Deals: 1

                           • Accumulated price in
                             region: £12,700,000
Residential Investment & Development Transactions in the Northern Regions 2020 - Allsop
Market Overview - Investment
                                  The beginning of 2020 was certainly one of positivity            We have been able to run ‘socially-distanced’
                                  for the northern residential investment market as                viewings through the summer and into winter; with
                                  a result of Brexit and the General Election, with                a great deal of care and attention given to safety;
                                  renewed confidence and optimism throughout                       however we have also had to market multiple
                                  the market; most notably with the sale of ‘Project               properties without viewings, due to them being
                                  Ceasar’ a £12.7 million portfolio of 74 flats across             100% let, and even this hasn’t hindered our ability
                                  Birmingham and Manchester. Beyond this however,                  to secure deals. For the majority of our properties
                                  Covid-19 of course impacted the market; with mixed               marketed this year, viewing in person or on-line, we
                                  confidence levels from investors and vendors –                   have received multiple strong bids, thus confirming
                                  however the vast majority of deals which were under              the continued demand throughout the pandemic.
                                  offer pre-lockdown went onto completion.                         Throughout the year, there has been a particularly
                                                                                                   strong appetite for property up to the value of £5
                                  We have not been sitting on our hands throughout                 million, and we continue to see pricing being key.
                                  the pandemic. Residential investment remains a
                                  sensible allocation of capital, particularly in the              Looking forward, we expect to see a notable
                                  north where greater returns can be found, typically              increase in the number of foreign investors looking
                                  between 6.25% – 9% GIY. Throughout the year we                   for opportunities nationwide; but still anticipate our
                                  have transacted on a wide range of properties, with              far reaching data base of contacts to encourage old
                                  just a handful on the following pages, and we are                and new buyers to come forward; we have a variety
We have not been sitting on our   continuing to see high demand for a range of assets
                                  with strong returns.
                                                                                                   of new opportunities and potential instructions on
                                                                                                   the horizon, however we are always looking for more
hands throughout the              There’s been a lot of talk about students in the media
                                                                                                   opportunities to meet increasing investor demand. Of
                                                                                                   course, a third national lockdown does bring some
                                  and the sector has faced its challenges; however, our
pandemic...
                                                                                                   uncertainty, however we are far better prepared and
                                  clients remain active as evidenced by the selection              expect the residential investment sector, particularly
                                  of deals shown below. On the whole, despite                      in the regions, to be as resilient as ever, encouraged
                                  operational hurdles along the way, market sentiment              by the roll out of the vaccine and confidence across

Residential
                                  is good and investments have proven robust,                      the country returning.
                                  particularly so in the HMO and boutique PBSA space
                                  where we see strong appetite for opportunities.

Investment remains                Contacts

a sensible allocation
of capital...
particularly in the north...
                                  James Wilson                   Jack Robson                       Vicky Bingham                   Jordan Payler
                                  Partner                        Associate                         Senior Surveyor                 Trainee Surveyor

                                  T: +44 (0)113 236 6679         T: +44 (0)113 243 7952            T: +44 (0)113 236 6682          T: +44 (0)113 243 7957
                                  M: +44 (0)7825 205489          M: +44 (0)7899 895262             M: +44 (0)7557 969622           M: +44 (0)7980 112731
                                  E: james.wilson@allsop.co.uk   E: jack.robson@allsop.co.uk       E: vicky.bingham@allsop.co.uk   E: jordan.payler@allsop.co.uk

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Residential Investment & Development Transactions in the Northern Regions 2020 - Allsop
Investment
                                                                     Investment comprising 20 flats and
                                                                     one house in residential area on the
                                            Nottingham               outskirts of the city centre.
                                                                     Rent Reserved:
                                            8-10 Third Avenue,
                                                                     £110,280 per annum
                                            NG7 6NQ
                                                                     Gross Yield:
                                                                     10.50%
                                                                     Sold:
                                                                     June 2020, achieved £1,050,445

Investment

Project CEASAR
Located across Birmingham
and Manchester

A Residential portfolio comprising 74
flats across four blocks.
ERV:
£702,540 per annum
Gross Yield:
5.53%
Sold:
March 2020, achieved £12,700,000

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Residential Investment & Development Transactions in the Northern Regions 2020 - Allsop
Investment
                                                                          Unbroken freehold block comprising
                                                                          20 self-contained flats, in popular
                                          Sheffield                       residential area.
                                                                          ERV:
                                          8-46 (even) Sharrow View,
                                                                          £156,000 per annum
                                          S7 1ND
                                                                          Gross Yield:
                                                                          6.36%
                                                                          Sold:
                                                                          August 2020, achieved £2,454,350

Student

Newcastle upon Tyne
City View, Eskdale Terrace,
Jesmond, NE2 4DY

Recently refurbished, high quality,
freehold block comprising 123 bed
spaces in affluent student area.
ERV:
£725,704 per annum
Gross Yield:
9.23%
Sold:
February 2020, achieved £7,860,000

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Residential Investment & Development Transactions in the Northern Regions 2020 - Allsop
Student
                           Two neighbouring freehold student
                           blocks, comprising 114 bed spaces,
Preston                    neighbouring the university campus.
                           Rent Reserved:
Boatsmans Court and
                           £515,000 per annum
Bowran House, Marsh
                           Gross Yield:
Lane, PR1 8RQ
                           9.36%
                           Sold:
                           February 2020, achieved £5,500,000

                                                                 Investment

                                                                 Leeds
                                                                 Green Hill House, Armley,
                                                                 LS12 3PZ

                                                                 Unbroken freehold investment
                                                                 comprising 18 flats in period building
                                                                 close to the city centre.
                                                                 ERV:
                                                                 £120,600 per annum
                                                                 Gross Yield:
                                                                 8.80%
                                                                 Sold:
                                                                 October 2020, achieved £1,370,000

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Residential Investment & Development Transactions in the Northern Regions 2020 - Allsop
Student
                                                                     Freehold property recently refurbished
                                                                     to a high standard throughout
                                          Hull                       comprising 10 self-contained flats in
                                                                     popular area of city.
                                          24 & 26 Marlborough        Rent Reserved:
                                          Avenue, HU5 3JS            £91,260 per annum
                                                                     Gross Yield:
                                                                     9.61%
                                                                     Sold:
                                                                     May 2020, achieved £950,000

Investment

The Wirral
Wimbrick Court, Moreton,
CH46 9SF

Freehold unbroken investment
comprising 11 flats and 9 houses.
ERV:
£124,356 per annum
Gross Yield:
9.39%
Sold:
November 2020, achieved £1,325,000

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Residential Investment & Development Transactions in the Northern Regions 2020 - Allsop
Investment
                                 Very well located freehold unbroken
                                 block comprising 26 self-contained
Sheffield                        flats.
                                 ERV:
91-107 (odd) Gell Street,
                                 £228,900 per annum
S3 7QT
                                 Gross Yield:
                                 7.63%
                                 Sold:
                                 November 2020, achieved £3,000,000

                                                                       Student

                                                                       York HMO Portfolio
                                                                       Located in York

                                                                       Fully let HMO portfolio comprising 41
                                                                       bed spaces over 13 properties in the
                                                                       city centre.
                                                                       Rent Reserved:
                                                                       £247,852 per annum
                                                                       Gross Yield:
                                                                       7.29% (on asking price)
                                                                       Under Offer

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Residential Investment & Development Transactions in the Northern Regions 2020 - Allsop
Investment
                                  Freehold former mill conversion
                                  comprising 42 high-end flats, with 31
Halifax                           remaining unsold, with stunning views
                                  over Pennines.
Oats Royd Mill, Luddenden,        ERV:
HX2 6RL                           £205,430 per annum
                                  Gross Yield:
                                  7.34%
                                  Sold:
                                  December 2020, achieved £2,800,000

                                                                          Investment

                                                                          Goole
                                                                          Burlington House & Lodge,
                                                                          DN14 5BB

                                                                          A unique investment comprising 22
                                                                          flats, let in the most part to ‘over-55s’
                                                                          and in part to a Housing Association.
                                                                          Rent Reserved:
                                                                          £155,083 per annum
                                                                          Gross Yield:
                                                                          9.40% (on asking price)
                                                                          Under Offer

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Market Overview - Development
                                   2020 has been a contrasting year for both the city                  A slowing of the build rates remains a concern for
                                   centre apartment and the traditional residential                    house builders, which was certainly prevalent in
                                   housing markets, in the main due to the global                      the middle part of 2020 and will have added to the
                                   pandemic. We saw funding for city centre apartment                  pent up demand. House builders are hamstrung by
                                   developments pulled back at the early stages and so                 a number of external factors beyond their control,
                                   that particular area has generally been quiet, albeit               which influence directly on the speed in which
                                   those developers who do not require debt finance                    they can build houses. As a result of Brexit and
                                   have continued to be active. As we start 2021, we                   the pandemic they have seen reduced workforces,
                                   are now seeing that funding coming back alongside                   shortage and delays on building materials, and
                                   interest levels returning for opportunities. Confidence             working restrictions increased on sites to make them
                                   is slowly coming back to the market with the feeling                Covid-secure.
                                   nationally that we are starting to get on top of the
                                   pandemic and a gradual return to normality.                         Despite the above challenges, the high sales rates
                                                                                                       appear to be giving house builders the confidence
                                   The traditional residential housing market on the other             to continue acquiring new sites as they continually
                                   hand has stayed relatively resilient throughout the                 increase their sales outlets. Towards the end of 2020
                                   whole of 2020, helped largely by purchasers wanting                 we have certainly seen their appetite increase further,
                                   to take advantage of the Governments Stamp Duty                     in part due to a reduced number of development
                                   holiday and the current Help to Buy scheme prior to                 opportunities in the market.
                                   its closure in March. Our research, which is further
                                   supported by information coming from national                       We expect Q1 of 2021 will follow a similar suit to
                                   house builders, is showing new build housing sales                  that of 2020, but indications for Q2 and Q3 show a
                                                                                                       potential for a large spike in new opportunities and
High sales rates appear to be      are extremely strong and build programmes are
                                   struggling to keep in line with demand.                             activity in the market.

giving house builders the
confidence to continue acquiring
new sites as they continually
increase their sales outlets...    Contacts

We have certainly
seen appetite
increase in 2020                   James Mohammed                   Brad Harris
                                   Associate                        Senior Surveyor

                                   T: +44 (0)113 243 7955           T: +44 (0)113 243 6684

                                   M: +44 (0)7833 451943            M: +44 (0)7702 473168

                                   E: james.mohammed@allsop.co.uk   E: brad.harris@allsop.co.uk

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Development
                                  Development opportunity with outline
                                  planning permission.
Sheffield
                                  Number of Units:
Oughtibridge Mill, S35 0DN        320
                                  Size:
                                  34.08 acres (13.79 hectares)
                                  Sold:
                                  January 2020, achieved £21,600,000

                                                                         Development

                                                                         Leeds
                                                                         Land & Buildings at
                                                                         Spencer House, Holywell
                                                                         Lane, LS17 8EY

                                                                         New build and conversion opportunity
                                                                         in an affluent suburb of Leeds.
                                                                         Number of Units:
                                                                         9
                                                                         Size:
                                                                         1.80 acres (0.72 hectares)
                                                                         Sold:
                                                                         June 2020, achieved £1,453,000

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Development
                                                                           Development opportunity with lapsed
                                                                           planning permission, located to the
                                                 Church Fenton             south of Tadcaster.
                                                                           Number of Units:
                                                 Land at Busk Lane,
                                                                           124
                                                 LS24 9SE
                                                                           Size:
                                                                           12.82 acres (5.18 hectares)
                                                                           Sold
                                                                           January 2021, achieved £4,985,000

Development

Leeds
Land off Flax Place,
Richmond Hill, LS9 8BP

Development opportunity in Leeds city
centre with detailed planning permission
for residential, a retail unit and health
care centre.
Number of Units:
300
Size:
1.32 acres (0.53 hectares)
Sold:
July 2020, achieved £4,300,000

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Development
                               Development opportunity with outline
                               planning permission.
Leeds
                               Number of Units:
Airedale Mills, Rodley,        69
LS13 1HP                       Size:
                               4.7 acres (1.9 hectares)
                               Under Offer

                                                                      Development

                                                                      Crewe
                                                                      Webb House, Victoria
                                                                      Avenue, CW2 7SQ

                                                                      Development opportunity with full
                                                                      planning permission for an Extra Care
                                                                      community.
                                                                      Number of Units:
                                                                      54
                                                                      Size:
                                                                      4.4 acres (1.78 hectares)
                                                                      Under Offer

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Development
                                  Development opportunity with outline
                                  planning permission.
Wrexham                           Number of Units:
Land off Llanghollen Road,        232
Acrefair, LL14 3HP                Size:
                                  17.71 acres (7.16 hectares)
                                  Under Offer

                                                                         Development

                                                                         Whitby
                                                                         Broomfields Farm,
                                                                         Stainsacre Lane,
                                                                         YO22 4NW

                                                                         Development opportunity with outline
                                                                         planning permission.
                                                                         Number of Units:
                                                                         290
                                                                         Size:
                                                                         31.87 acres (12.9 hectares)
                                                                         Coming Soon

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