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LOCATION Bankside Gardens, OVERVIEW Green Park, Reading, (adjacent Green Park Village) A NEW PERSPECTIVE DEVELOPER St Edward (a joint venture company owned by the Prudential Assurance ON URBAN LIVING Company and Berkeley) 461 ARCHITECTS one and two bedroom Contemporary design-led Welcome to Bankside Gardens, Broadway Malyan apartments (including 98 Brookes Architects apartments, located at an exciting, connected and uber-stylish development. Cutting-edge design affordable apartments) the heart of the M4 tech LOCAL AUTHORITY combines the ultimate urban lifestyle Reading Borough Council corridor and with outstanding with a focus on wellbeing. transport links – Bankside PROPOSED AMENITIES Set in acres of parkland and Gardens offers an exceptional Gym beside a beautiful lake, Bankside opportunity to invest in Cinema Room Gardens offers lifestyle in a Reading’s growing economy. Co-working studio relaxed and natural environment – yet Communal areas with lounge is satisfyingly close to the transport, and Wi-Fi bars retail, cultural and educational

12 hour concierge INVESTMENT BROCHURE facilities of Reading and beyond. TENURE 999 years leasehold PARKING Allocated parking space to all apartments 9 WARRANTY acre lake 10 year NHBC warranty with 2 year St Edward warranty

ESTIMATED COMPLETION

BANKSIDE GARDENS | GREEN PARK, READING | GREEN PARK, GARDENS BANKSIDE February - July 2021 SERVICE CHARGE Estimated £3.19 per sq ft

GROUND RENT £250 per annum

ESTIMATED RENTAL YIELD 7 Up to 4.8% per annum acre 3 PAYMENT STRUCTURE development acres of parkland £1,000 payable on reservation and landscaped 10% of the purchase price is payable gardens on exchange of contracts (less reservation fee already paid) Further 10% of purchase price is payable no later than 6 months after exchange of contracts Balance payable on completion Computer Generated Image of Bankside Gardens, indicative only. Landscaping to be finalised.

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HENLEY-ON-THAMES The home of rowing and a world-famous brewery, Wembley this most English of HENLEY- market towns lies in a ON-THAMES valley overlooked by the M25 Paddington beautiful and verdant Chiltern hills. LONDON In just 26 River West Ealing minutes by direct train, INVESTMENT BROCHURE Thames River you can be in central Thames M4 M4 London (Paddington station). Perfect for business, or hitting the WINDSOR Reading HEATHROW Capital’s fantastic clubs Richmond and shows in the evening. WINDSOR An historic AIRPORT M4 icon, with its castle Twickenham M4 and royal connections, yet also oers fantastic boutique shops, cafés & restaurants, river walks and a vibrant theatre. Kingston BANKSIDE GARDENS | GREEN PARK, READING | GREEN PARK, GARDENS BANKSIDE ASCOT upon Thames River M3 ASCOT Horse racing at Thames Ascot always promises nail-biting excitement, especially in Royal Ascot week in June. Or head to the high street to explore its range of

shops and cafés. M25

Epsom M3

Leatherhead

Basingstoke M3 M25

Map not to scale 5 READING: A GROWTH TOWN UNRIVALLED CONNECTIONS

Reading is the transport hub of the Thames Valley, with excellent road and rail links to London, Heathrow and beyond. The completion of Crossrail will increase its importance as a business and retail destination. INVESTMENT BROCHURE

BY TRAIN 6 mins

BANKSIDE Reading Paddington Bond Street Tottenham Canary Wharf GARDENS 23 mins 53 mins Court Road 74 mins Reading Green 55 mins minutes6 by train from minutes23 by train from Park Station Reading Green Park Station Reading to London BY CAR to Reading Central Station Paddington BANKSIDE Reading Ascot Windsor Heathrow Oxford London Bristol GARDENS 9 mins 27 mins 32 mins 33 mins 54 mins 58 mins 72 mins BANKSIDE GARDENS | GREEN PARK, READING | GREEN PARK, GARDENS BANKSIDE

CROSSRAIL – ELIZABETH LINE

READINGTWYFORDMAIDENHEADTAPLOW BURNHAMSLOUGHLANGLEYIVER WEST DRAYTONHAYES & SOUTHALLHARLINGTONHANWELLWEST EALINGEALING BROADWAYACTON MAINPADDINGTON LINEBOND STREETTOTTENHAMFARRINGDON COURTLIVERPOOL ROADWHITECHAPEL STREETSTRATFORD

minutes7 by car to minutes54 to Bond Street the M4 for London on Crossrail TERMINALS 2 & 3 CANARY WHARF TERMINAL 5 and the West HEATHROW

TERMINAL 4

Shortest distance and travel times as per maps.google.co.uk, nationalrail.co.uk and crossrail.co.uk 7 Reading was named one of the best places to live and work

Good Growth for Cities 2018 index (PwC/Demos) Forecast to be the fastest growing economy 2018-21

Ernst & Young UK & Regions Economic Forecast 2018

University of Reading including Henley Business School 3 miles away

A major commercial centre and retail destination in INVESTMENT BROCHURE South East

READING: A GROWTH TOWN Few towns can boast the massive Home to major corporations inc. economic growth that Reading has Microsoft, PepsiCo, Cisco, Symantec, enjoyed in recent years. Consistent Huawei, Oracle, Prudential, THE PLACE investment in infrastructure Thales, Verizon and housing has attracted many

BANKSIDE GARDENS | GREEN PARK, READING | GREEN PARK, GARDENS BANKSIDE TO INVEST global corporations. Reading now has the highest density of tech companies in the UK * and is a top 25 European town for foreign direct investment. ** A town of opportunity for graduates with a healthy and ever expanding employment market - a key driver for property Highest density of demand Tech Businesses in the UK

Source: TechNation 2018

* TechNation 2018 9 ** FDI Awards 2018/19 STATION HILL THE BLADE READING: A GROWTH TOWN SUCCESSFUL TRANSFORMATION

A sustained commitment to regeneration has driven Reading’s economy boom.

FORBURY PLACE INVESTMENT BROCHURE

£900 million Over 2million sq.ft. Reading Station of office space redevelopment being developed FORBURY PLACE BANKSIDE GARDENS | GREEN PARK, READING | GREEN PARK, GARDENS BANKSIDE

Forbury Place – Reading’s Station Hill – £500 newest urban business million development, district, home to global one of the UK’s largest companies including HSBC, mixed-use investment PwC and Ernst & Young. projects

11 READING: A GROWTH TOWN A WORLD¤CLASS Microsoft is a US A Californian multinational The Chinese multinational technology technology business, Cisco telecommunications and BUSINESS HUB company. The Microsoft is a world-leader in the consumer electronics giant Campus, home to the UK networking hardware market. is the largest telecoms headquarters, is on the It has a major presence equipment manufacturer Reading is a world-class employment hub, home to some of Thames Valley Business Park at the Green Park in the world. Its UK base is the world’s top 30 global brands, dominated by the digital in Reading. The business Business Park, adjacent situated on Oak Way, and knowledge sector. dominates the global Bankside Gardens Green Park Business Park software market

It is not only digital companies As a result, Reading is forecast that have a presence in Reading. to be the UK’s fastest growing urban Banking, insurance, pharmaceuticals and economy*, with one of the highest and professional services also feature strongly. rapidly expanding employment rates, its Several global businesses have chosen this homegrown and international workforce

as the location for their UK headquarters. attracted by salaries that are the highest INVESTMENT BROCHURE outside London.**

Ericsson is a Swedish American software German company Bayer multinational networking company Symantec is is one of the largest and telecommunications a Fortune 500 business pharmaceutical companies company with its UK focussed on security and in the world. It is another headquarters situated at information management. multinational with a presence Thames Tower in Reading. Its UK operation is led from at Green Park Business Park The company employs around its offices on Green Park 95,000 people and operates Business Park, adjacent in around 180 countries Bankside Gardens BANKSIDE GARDENS | GREEN PARK, READING | GREEN PARK, GARDENS BANKSIDE

Another US technology Thales is a French With its European giant, Oracle is the 3rd multinational company headquarters situated largest computer software that builds electrical systems at Reading International manufacturer in the world. for the aerospace and Business Park, Verizon Its UK headquarters are on defence industries. It has its is an American the Thames Valley Business UK head office at Green Park telecommunications Park in Reading Business Park conglomerate owned by Bell Canada

* Ernst & Young UK and Regions Forecast 2018 13 ** 29% per cent of employees in tech industries in Reading come from outside the EU (Savills, 2017) READING: A GROWTH TOWN

THE CROSSRAIL EFFECT

It is impossible to INVESTMENT BROCHURE underestimate the influence of Crossrail on Reading’s prosperity, productivity and people. The new Elizabeth Line will run from Reading Central station through to Stratford in East London. The ability to commute to , the City and Canary Wharf will have a considerable effect on

BANKSIDE GARDENS | GREEN PARK, READING | GREEN PARK, GARDENS BANKSIDE prices and growth in Reading.

Crossrail’s value impact already exceeds 2012 forecasts, with stations along the route seeing values in 2016 on average over 30% higher than predicted

Source: JLL Crossrail Tool 15 READING: A GROWTH TOWN READING UNIVERSITY

A FIRST CLASS A research-intensive University with a global reach EDUCATION

Reading offers excellent education opportunities for all age groups, including top-ranking grammar schools. The world-renowned University of Reading is a research-intensive establishment with global reach, 19,000 students from World renowned Henley and includes Henley Business School and the University over 150 countries Business School (also in of Reading Malaysia. Johannesburg)

A primary school is planned on site at Green Park, providing junior education opportunities for those residing at Bankside Gardens. INVESTMENT BROCHURE

University of Reading Top 200 in QS World Malaysia University Rankings 2018 BANKSIDE GARDENS | GREEN PARK, READING | GREEN PARK, GARDENS BANKSIDE

Around 500 students come from China each year

SCHOOLS IN THE LOCAL AREA

Day Nursery & Top ranking grammar New Primary School schools nearby – Reading on site School & Kendrick Schoo l

17 READING: A GROWTH TOWN A 24/7 EXPERIENCE

A vibrant and welcoming town for young and old alike, Reading is a great place to live and work, offering a wide array of shopping, eating and socialising experiences.

Reading town centre – only 6 minutes Why not head to the Oracle away – has a wide array of shops and shopping mall for classic high street entertainment for all. From retail boutiques brands or to the Riverside with its plethora to shops selling everyday essentials, from of dining and refreshment options, all its theatre to its numerous concert venues, overlooking the gently flowing there is something for everyone in this River Kennet. bustling town. Lively cafés and bars make meeting friends, family or colleagues a fun There are top sporting events at the Madjeski Stadium and at the height of experience, day or night. INVESTMENT BROCHURE summer there is the world-famous Reading Festival with its international line-up of stars.

Reading town centre offers everything from exclusive shopping to everyday essentials, theatre and concerts, cinema BANKSIDE GARDENS | GREEN PARK, READING | GREEN PARK, GARDENS BANKSIDE and live music gigs, and many lively cafés, bars and restaurants.

19 SUCCESS IN NUMBERS PREDICTED ANNUAL GVA GROWTH 2017¤2020 CAPITAL GROWTH

Reading is at the forefront of economic growth in 2.4% the UK. The town is forecast to outperform major READING UK cities including London and Birmingham.

Reading sits alongside Manchester manufacturing sector growth of 1 per 2.2% 2.4% 1.8% as one of the top performers between cent. This is good news for Reading as the 2017-2020, with one of the highest information and communications sector LONDON MANCHESTER BIRMINGHAM rates of productivity per worker accounts for more than twice as large a in the UK (£83,800)*. share of GVA in the town as the national average. Reading has the employer base, The information and world-class corporations and skilled work communications sector in the UK is force to continue growing faster than 2.3% 1.5% 1.8% forecast to grow by around 3.5 per most of the UK. cent until 2020, compared to the BRISTOL LIVERPOOL UK AVERAGE INVESTMENT BROCHURE BANKSIDE GARDENS | GREEN PARK, READING | GREEN PARK, GARDENS BANKSIDE

* Centre for Cities - Cities outlook 2020 ** Ernst & Young Regional Economic Forecast 2016. GVA – The value of goods and services produced in an area 21 SUCCESS IN NUMBERS SUCCESS IN NUMBERS SALES MARKET RENTAL MARKET EXPECTED TO RISE AMONG BEST IN THE UK

Historically house prices have risen well in the South East and Predictions for Reading and Bankside Gardens in particular are London. As the London market cools, Reading stands out as a exceptionally positive. The following points from the leading town that is bucking the trend. Crossrail and its proximity to brokers in the region highlight this fact: motorways and Heathrow airport, means global businesses are looking at the town as the ideal base for their UK operations. As a result, the outlook is distinctly healthy. © Leading local agents Haslams and © Buy-to-let specialist Landbay predicts Romans report that the Reading ‘greater tenant interest in the London lettings market is currently very active commuter counties, with the Capital becoming increasingly unaffordable.’ The house price growth forecast for © Up to 4.5% per annum rental yields the next five years (2019-2023) shows a currently in Reading © Rental income at neighbouring Green marked increase for the South East region, Park Village achieved 4.3%-5.2% for © No or minimal void periods can be INVESTMENT BROCHURE which includes Reading. The South East 3 bedroom houses expected, according to local agents House Price Cumulative Growth puts the Haslams figure at 11.4% per annum for the same period. © Knight Frank forecasts net yields in London will settle at 3.5% in 2021, compared to 4.4% in the regions.

PREDICTED RENTAL YIELD FOR BANKSIDE GARDENS

House Price Growth 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2019-23* Starting Rentals Yields Price (per month) (per annum) BANKSIDE GARDENS | GREEN PARK, READING | GREEN PARK, GARDENS BANKSIDE South East (inc. Reading) 0% 1% 3% 3.5% 3.5% 11.4% One Bed Apartments £289,000 £1,150 4.8%

Greater London 0.5% 2% 4% 4% 3.5% 14.8% Two Bed Apartments £389,000 £1,400 4.3% East Midlands 0% 0.5% 2.5% 3.5% 3% 9.8%

West Midlands 1% 0.5% 1.5% 3% 3% 9.3%

North West 1% 1% 2.5% 3.5% 3.5% 12.0%

Source: JLL Residential Forecasts * cumulative growth

23 BANKSIDE GARDENS | GREEN PARK, READING Computer Generated Imageof BanksideGardens, indicative only. Landscaping to befinalised. BANKSIDE GARDENS part of the package.part focus on wellbeing are all where anda connectivity different – apartments investors something truly GardensBankside offers BANKSIDE GARDENSBANKSIDE habitat for wildlife and«ora. banks of thenine-acre lake, a biodiverse of pathways andtrimtrails to leads the andgreen space.parkland open A network the natural environment. Gardens is livingmeets where urban modern in anidyllic waterside setting. Bankside ofthe needs today’s busy professionals, are to designed meet apartments bedroom The seven buildingsare surrounded by These smart, contemporary 1 and 2 Bankside Gardens iswhere urbanBankside modern living meets thenatural environment.

25 INVESTMENT BROCHURE INVESTMENT BANKSIDE GARDENS N To London via Reading SITE PLAN

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Leisure route and footpaths Station pavilion with proposed Willow Walk (Public Footpath 11) gym, coffee shop and Boardwalk over lake cinema room National Cycle Route 23

Viewing Platforms

Reading

Green Park INVESTMENT BROCHURE station

Proposed retail

Picnic area BANKSIDE GARDENS | GREEN PARK, READING | GREEN PARK, GARDENS BANKSIDE Planned Primary LAKE School

Market Square

The site plan is indicative only and subject to change. In line with our policy of continuous improvements we reserve the right to alter layout, building style, landscaping and speci¬cations at any time without notice. The facilities and amenities at Bankside Gardens are subject to the construction programme. Green Park railway station is a proposed railway station in Reading, Berkshire, England. The station is intended to serve the proposed Bankside Gardens residential development, as well as Green Park Village, Green Park Business To Centre and the Madejski Stadium. It is planned to be on the Reading to Basingstoke Line, south of Southcote Junction.

Map not to scale 27 BANKSIDE GARDENS | GREEN PARK, READING RIGHT HERE EVERYTHING IS place to live, work andplay. Gardens outasatruly unique of residents, marks Bankside amenities, for the exclusive use An extensive range of GARDENSBANKSIDE Delivery of the proposed amenities will be staged and subject to build programme. Please check for details. for check Please programme. to build subject and staged be will amenities proposed the of Delivery in theresidents-only cinemaroom. business contacts. Or you cansimply chill forideal with andconnecting networking to 'workfromopportunity home'andare working studio and providewi-fi bars the trim trails for walking orrunning. A co- any-time workout, as well asoutdoor concierge, state-of-the-art gymfor an Proposed amenitiesincludea 12 hour residents’ lives easier, andfun. healthier Having everything on-site makes on-site Having everything

29 INVESTMENT BROCHURE INVESTMENT BANKSIDE GARDENS From the wrap-around terraces and connecting with the open area to the smart, contemporary elevations, to the north and west. Formal podium Bankside Gardens has been meticulously landscaping between the building balances VISIONARY designed to maximise light, the views and with the informal parkland by the lake. the connection between individual homes Bankside Gardens is a perfect mix and the outdoor setting. of the urban activity and connectivity of ARCHITECTURE The buildings are designed and the nearby train station and transport positioned to create a virtually continuous interchange, and the calm serenity of the landscape, radiating out from the lake lakeside environment.

Computer Generated Image of Bankside Gardens, indicative only. Landscaping to be finalised.

31 BANKSIDE GARDENS A STATEMENT OF DESIGN

Unlike anything else in the Featuring chic industrial accents, area, apartments at Bankside each apartment offers generous light-filled Gardens reflect the demands spaces, high ceilings and large windows. These are aspirational homes with state- of the modern market. of-the-art appliances and the space to entertain and unwind. Designed for busy professionals, these low maintenance, highly specified homes allow residents flexibility in how they choose to live.

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Computer Generated Image of an interior at Bankside Gardens, indicative only. Computer Generated Image of an interior at Bankside Gardens, indicative only.

33 BANKSIDE GARDENS AN INSPIRED SETTING

Reading is a business hub, yet everywhere it has open green spaces for everyone to enjoy. Bankside Gardens is no exception, connecting nature and outdoor living seamlessly with the striking modern architecture of the apartments.

Computer Generated Image of Bankside Gardens, indicative only. Landscaping to be finalised. INVESTMENT BROCHURE BANKSIDE GARDENS | GREEN PARK, READING | GREEN PARK, GARDENS BANKSIDE

A wide, inviting path winds through three acres of landscaped open space to the banks of the lake, where wildlife is encouraged to colonise and thrive. More formal, manicured podium gardens provide space for residents’ social activities and gatherings, while secluded areas with seating, planting and water features allow for moments of solitary enjoyment.

Computer Generated Image of Bankside Gardens, indicative only. Landscaping to be finalised.

35 Computer Generated Image of Bankside Gardens, indicative only. Landscaping to be finalised.

37 CONTACT US

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Call: 0118 402 3530 Email: [email protected] Visit: banksidegardens.co.uk

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DISCLAIMER Please be aware that these details are intended to give a general indication of properties available and should be used as a guide only. The company reserves the right to alter these details at any time. The contents herein shall not form any part of any contract or be a representation including such contract. These properties are o¯ered subject to availability. Applicants are advised to contact the sales o°ce or the appointed agents to ascertain the availability of any particular type of property so as to avoid a fruitless journey. The property areas are provided as gross internal areas under the RICS measuring practice 4th edition recommendation. Computer generated images of Bankside Gardens are indicative only. February 2020