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121 RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES IN AND 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The portfolio comprises four modern freehold residential assets. Milton Keynes is a ‘new town’ built in the 1960s. The area Geographically, the properties are each connected to the major incorporates the existing towns of , and economic centres of or Milton Keynes as well as being . The population in the 2011 Census totalled commutable to Central . 248,800. The government have pledged to double the population by 2026. Milton Keynes is one of the more successful (per capita) The current owners have invested heavily in the assets economies in the South East. It has a gross value added per during their ownership including a high specification rolling capita index 47% higher than the national average. The retail refurbishment of units, which is ongoing. sector is the largest contributor to employment.

The portfolio offers an incoming investor the opportunity KEY FACTS: to acquire a quality portfolio of scale benefitting from • Britain’s fastest growing city by population. The population management efficiencies, low running costs, a low entry price has grown 18% between 2004 and 2013, the job base having point into the residential market, an attractive initial yield and expanded by 24,400 (16%) over the same period. excellent reversionary yield potential. • Milton Keynes is home to some of the largest concentrations PORTFOLIO SUMMARY AND PERFORMANCE of North American, German, Japanese and Taiwanese firms in the UK. No. of Assets 4 No. of Units 121 • Approximately 18% of the population can be found in the PRS, Floor area (sq m / sq ft) 5,068 / 54,556 with growth of 133% since 2001. Occupancy 100% No. of refurbished units 80 (66%) THE RESIDENTIAL MARKET No. of un-furbished units 41 (34%) Milton Keynes and Luton are established and growing Current rent resvered (pa) £974,268 employment centres. Rising demand for rented housing over the ERV (pa) £1,115,568 past decade and lack of new housing supply has continued to expand the PRS.

LUTON Generally, there is an acute lack of quality housing in the South East of . There are pockets of unfulfilled housing demand Luton is a large town situated 48 km (30 miles) north of London, in key markets outside London. A combination of planning policy with excellent connectivity to other major cities via its superior constraints and land availability has restricted further house road, train, rail and air connections. building targets. As such housing requirements spill over council boundaries adding pressure on neighbouring authorities. , and Luton form the Luton/Dunstable which has a population of circa 258,000. The The largest unfulfilled needs will originate from London which population grew by 10.2% between 2001 – 2011. has a land constrained housing target of 42,000 relative to need of between 49,000 and 62,000. This makes Milton Keynes and Fast becoming a key employment zone - car manufacturing, Luton particularly well placed to continue an expanding PRS. engineering and millinery have been major employment sources. The town centre is undergoing a significant The portfolio offers an attractive opportunity to purchase an regeneration programme which will include upgrades to the efficient and high quality rental platform predicted to capture town’s bus and railway stations as well as an extension to The both rental and capital growth over the coming years. Mall Shopping Centre. Savills rental and capital growth forecast for the area are as KEY FACTS: follows:- • London provides flights to more than 100 Capital Values 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 5 years destinations worldwide. South East 7% 4% 4% 3% 2% 21.6% • 23 minutes to London St Pancras by train. East 6.5% 4% 4% 3% 2% 21%

• Approximately 24% of the population can be found in the Private Rental Sector (PRS), against an average of 18% PRS Rents 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 5 years households nationally, with growth of 95% since 2001. Mainstream 3% 3% 3% 3% 3.5% 16.5% Rents

2 THE ASSETS ARE EACH CONNECTED TO THE MAJOR ECONOMIC CENTRES OF EITHER LUTON AND MILTON KEYNES

ASSET SUMMARY

Floor Area Floor Area Current rent Block Location Tenure No. of units ERV (Sq m) (Sq ft) reserved (pa)

Mulberry Close Luton Freehold 42 1,674 18,019 £307,259 £368,448

The Drummonds Luton Freehold 33 1,328 14,295 £278,985 £292,308

Tudor Court Dunstable Freehold 20 1,024 11,021 £172,659 £225,360

Maple Court Bletchley Freehold 26 1,042 11,221 £215,365 £229,452

TOTAL 121 5,068 54,558 £974,268 £1,115,568

MILTON MILBROOK KEYNES A505 MAPLEBU CKINGHAMCOURT 4 A421 A5 A421 A5 THE DRUMMONDS TUDOR COURT 3 2 A41 DUNSTABLE 1 MULBERRY CLOSE LUTON A602 A418 A5 A34 A41 A418

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No. of Units 42 Floor Area 1,674 sq m / 18,019 sq ft Current Rent Reserved (pa) £307,259 Occupancy 100% ERV (pa) £368,448

DESCRIPTION LOCATION The property comprises four modern The property is located on Mulberry Close Luton has a high population growth rate. purpose built residential blocks arranged immediately to the west of Luton town The majority of the population are aged as 42 apartments (30 x 1 beds and 12 x 2 centre. between 25 - 74. Major employment beds). Accommodation extends to 1,674 sectors include wholesale/retail trade, sq m / 18,019 sq ft excluding common is approximately human health and social work activity. parts. 26 of the 42 units have been 2.57 km (1.6 miles) to the east and Over 25% of the population privately rent.

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No. of Units 33 Floor Area 1,328 sq m / 14,295 sq ft Current Rent Reserved (pa) £278,985 Occupancy 100% ERV (pa) £292,308

DESCRIPTION LOCATION The property comprises a modern The property is located on Dunstable Road Dunstable is a located three storey purpose built residential between Dunstable to the west and Luton on the outskirts of Luton. It has a apartment block and 2 detached to the east. population of 35,000. Households in bungalows. Accommodation is arranged Dunstable are typically more likely to as 33 units (10 x 1 bedroom apartments, The (Junction 11) is be privately rented. 20% of residents 21 x 2 bedroom apartments and 2 x 1 immediately to the east, providing work within the ward, whilst other key bedroom bungalows). Accommodation excellent transport links south towardsEl Sub S ta destinations for work include other parts extends to 1,328 sq m / 14,295 sq ft London and north towards Birmingham. of and Luton. 68% of (excluding common parts). 25 of the 33 Railway Station is around 2.57 commuters travel by car. units have been refurbished. There are 41 km (1.6 miles) to the north and connects car parking spaces. with London St Pancras in 40 minutes. INCOME

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N ROAD BAMPTO TUDOR COURT 1-12 & 14-21 TUDOR COURT, PARK STREET, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE LU6 1NJ

No. of Units 20 Floor Area 1,024 sq m / 11,021 sq ft Current Rent Reserved (pa) £172,659 Occupancy 100% ERV (pa) £225,360

DESCRIPTION LOCATION The property comprises three modern The property is located on Park Road in The property is located in the Northfields three storey purpose built residential Dunstable. Ward of Dunstable. Just over 10% of blocks arranged as 20 self contained residents work within the ward, while apartments (20 x 2 beds) extending is approximately other key destinations for work are to 1,024 sq m / 11,021 sq ft (excluding 8 km (5 miles) to the east and provides in Central Bedfordshire (mainly other common parts). 14 of the 20 flats have access to London St Pancras in 40 wards in Dunstable) and Luton. 76% of been refurbished. The property includes minutes. The M1 motorway (Junction 11) is commuters travel by car. 20 car parking spaces. approximately 3 km (1.8 miles) to the east. Dunstable town centre is immediately INCOME to the south and provides an extensive T G E I E L R P T I The apartments are currently fully let on S range of amenities. N K S

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No. of Units 26 Floor Area 1,042.5 sq m / 11,221 sq ft Current Rent Reserved (pa) £215,365 Occupancy 100% ERV (pa) £229,452

DESCRIPTION LOCATION The property comprises a modern The property is located on Witham Court Bletchley has a high population growth purpose built, low rise residential and Tweed Drive in Bletchley to the south rate. The average age in Bletchley is 39, development arranged as 26 units (24 of Milton Keynes. The immediate area is and a higher proportion of adults aged one bed bungalows, 1 studio and 1 two residential in character. 65+ years than Milton Keynes. The number bed house). Accommodation extends of tenants who rent is increasing with an to 1,042.5 sq m / 11,221 sq ft (excluding The property is situated 2.57 km (1.6 miles) average of 2.3 people per household. common parts). 15 of the 26 units have from Bletchley Railway Station and 5.47 been refurbished, There are 25 car km (3.4 miles) to Milton Keynes Central, INCOME parking spaces. which provide access to London Euston in 50 minutes and 35 minutes respectively. The units are fully let subject to 24 ASTs y a w b u and 2 ATs. The current rent reserved is S The property is situated circa 3km (1.8 miles) from Bletchley town centre which £215,365 per annum. We estimate that the provides local amenities including The ERV when all units are refurbished will be P a th in the region of £229,452 per annum. R Brunel Shopping Centre. C

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Should a closing date be set for the For further information please contact: submission of offers all parties who have expressed an interest will be notified at James Laverack Tim Theakston the appropriate time. 020 7016 3770 020 7344 2607 [email protected] [email protected]

VIEWINGS George Hepburne Scott Adam Kerven 020 7016 3761 020 7344 2628 A limited number of set viewing days [email protected] [email protected] are to be scheduled. Viewings are by appointment only, via the vendor’s selling Davina Clowes James Hood agents, Savills and Allsop. 020 7016 3838 020 7344 2637 [email protected] [email protected] DATAROOM

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GUIDE PRICE

Offers in excess of £15,500,000 are invited for the whole portfolio, subject to all existing tenancies and subject to contract.

Important Notice Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Designed and Produced by Savills Marketing: 020 7499 8644 November 2015

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