Dual Strategy

Investing in two key international property markets with a history of safety in cash flows and strong capital appreciation, through a dynamic allocation strategy to capture opportunities presented by the market.

UAE UK – Residential UK – Commercial

StrategyValue-add residential (villas, townhouses, low-rise). Develop ground up, redevelop older properties and select off-plan.Acquire and develop large residential properties into premium co-living space for young professionals in major cities across the United Kingdom.Acquire city-centre prime leisure centres with long leases and strong-credit tenants to deliver robust high-yield cashflows.

Deal Term9 months – 3 years5 – 7 years5 – 7 years

Leverage0–20%65–70%65–70%

Key DriversPopulation inflows, tax efficiency, strong liquidity.Skewed demand / supply.Shift to experiences, resilient consumer spend.

Portfolio RoleCapital growth engine with a large safety net.Core compounding income with upside.Defensive income with upside.

Net ReturnsIRR > 20%IRR > 20%IRR > 20%

Investment Examples (UAE)

Townhouses

Al Furjan

Acquisition of a 15.8k plot of land to build 12 townhouses of 4.2k sq. ft. each. All 12 sold.

Start of construction: January 2022
Completion date: Q2 2024
Total investment: 26.0m AED
Proceeds: >50.0m AED

ROI85%achieved

IRR58.8%achieved

Villas

Arabian Ranches

Acquisition of a 7.5k plot of land with a 5.5k villa. Upgraded villa by adding 1.5k for a total 7.0k floor area as well as a swimming pool. 7 bedrooms and comes with onsite staff and a chauffeur living space.

Start of construction: 15 Nov 2023
Completion date: Sep 2024
Total investment: 11.5m AED
Proceeds: 14.0-16.0m AED (expected)

ROI27-48%expected

IRR68.9%expected

United Kingdom

Income-led UK real estate

Two strategies, one discipline — co-living residential for young professionals and prime city-centre leisure — income-led and prudently leveraged across UK cities outside London.

Part One · UK Residential

Co-living for young professionals

Acquire tenanted HMOs at a discount to existing-use value, with in-place income.
Target UK cities outside London — Yeovil, Halifax, Cardiff, Grimsby — and around major public infrastructure.
Cosmetic upgrades to the MARS Living standard: low capex, high ROI.
Rental growth of 5–15% p.a. observed in target locations; occupancy around 98%.
Tenants on 12-month AST contracts — a durable income stream.

Target net equity yield>15%

Hold5–7yr

Leverage65–75%

Residential case study

Yeovil & Globe portfolio

A portfolio of 12 freehold houses and one larger building, currently configured as 116 rooms across Yeovil, South Somerset. A c. £900k upgrade to the MARS Living concept lifts rental income by 5–10% p.a. and adds 5–6 bedrooms in The Globe by converting the disused ground-floor pub.

Purchase price: £4.475m
Rooms: 116 rooms
Current gross rent: £720,000
Entry gross yield: 16.0%

Historical growth+10%p.a.

Part Two · UK Commercial

Prime city-centre leisure

Large, multi-let city-centre leisure assets anchored by cinema and casino — weather-proof footfall.
Long, contractual leases to strong-credit tenants: 15–25 year WAULT.
Bought at the cyclical trough — prime leisure yields around 8%, at decade highs.
Structural tailwind: UK consumer spend shifting to experiences.

Net initial yield>15%

Lease length15–25yr

Commercial case study

Cardiff leisure centre

A premier core city-centre leisure investment — a modern purpose-built complex anchored by a 15-screen cinema in Cardiff city centre. 58% of income is secured to the cinema anchor for a further 11 years following recent rent rebasing, on a 106-year long leasehold at peppercorn rent from Cardiff City Council. Subject to contract; figures exclusive of VAT.

Purchase price: £7.7m
Area (GIA): c. 106,274 sq ft
Current net rent: £1,125,000
Net initial yield: 15.0%

WAULT13.8years