The United Kingdom is a proven market with robust long-term fundamentals. Mature markets such as UK have been through many previous cycles, experiencing both peaks and drops, meaning that long term trends can be identified. Therefore, we believe it is likely that property values will appreciate considerably in the next 3 to 4 years. For example, the residential property sector in UK doubles in price every 7 years.

Although there will inevitably be short term fluctuations in market prices, real estate in the UK has always provided consistent long term growth. The recent global economic downturn has caused real estate prices to fall in many areas which presents several exciting investment opportunities for the astute investor.

Statistics shows that there is currently a housing shortage in the UK. This is caused by a number of social and demographic factors. We believe this also points to a period of house price growth.

Some facts about the UK residential market:

• House building is at its lowest level for decades.
• The gap between supply and demand widens by 60,000 each year.
• An average of 220,000 extra households created each year.
• Steady influx of foreign residents.

Due to a weak British Pound, global investors are showing a growing interest in the UK market. While large financial institutions and pension funds are choosing to invest heavily into UK real estate because they feel it offers sound long-term potential with less risk than other asset classes such as the stock market.