The Best Brands. The Best People. The Best Locations.

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1 The Best Brands. The Best People. The Best Locations.

2 CONTENTS 4. About The Group 20. Residential Sales & Lettings London Head Office 120 Bermondsey Street, London Bridge SE1 3TX Bromley Head Office 1 Sherman Road, Bromley BR1 3JH 6. Commercial, Investment & Devlopment 8. Build-to-Rent 12. Planning Management 14. Asset & Equity Management 16. Corporate Asset Services 18. New Homes 22. Property Management 23. Estate Management 24. PR & Marketing 26. Map Chartered Surveyors 27. Start Financial Services 28. Group Directory 3

3 ABOUT THE GROUP "Founded in 1984 as a one-office, independent estate agency, The Group now employs over 400 staff, working from over 30 different offices and divisions. Still privately owned, the company s growth has seen the incorporation of other leading brands including John Payne, Langford Russell, MAP Chartered Surveyors and Start Financial Services. PROPERTIES LET IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS OFFICES ACROSS SOUTH LONDON & KENT The Group has been providing specialist property advice and a tailored service to private and corporate clients for over 30 years. Our highly trained team has a broad skill base, which enables us to supply the relevant professional support at every stage of each transaction. Over the years, with the continued growth of our business, we have never lost sight of the fact that we work in a service industry. The fundamentals of customer care are still applied in the same way today as the day we first opened our doors." IN RENT COLLECTED IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS STAFF EMPLOYED Robert Sargent Chief Executive Officer WORTH OF COMMERCIAL & DEVELOPMENT SITES SOLD IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS LONDON HEAD OFFICE RESIDENTIAL BLOCKS MANAGED UNITS LET OUTSIDE OUR BRANCH NETWORK LAMBETH GREENWICH SOUTHWARK BEXLEY LEWISHAM WORTH OF PROPERTY SOLD IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS DARTFORD CROYDON Opening Soon BROMLEY HEAD OFFICE BROMLEY SEVENOAKS RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES UNDER MANAGEMENT 5

4 COMMERCIAL, INVESTMENT & DEVELOPMENT "Over the last 20 years our Commercial & Development team have earned a reputation as one of the busiest, high profile, and most effective agents in London and the South East. We act for all manner of clients from private individuals and businesses to charities, housing associations, institutions, local and national house builders, banks, local authorities, pub groups and numerous blue chip organisations. We adopt a pro-active approach as agents towards the marketing, promotion and disposal of our commercial, investment & development opportunities, and have a rapidly growing database of over 12,000 applicants." BECKENHAM BR3 Investment Address: Beckenham Road, Beckenham BR3 Client: Private Family Trust PRS DEAL Adam Hosking Associate adam.hosking@acorn.ltd.uk Our PRS colleagues were originally instructed to provide valuation, marketing and management advice to the owners of County House, who were just completing the conversion of this former office building. Following discussions with the owners, it became apparent that it would be beneficial for them to sell the entire property. So we were instructed to undertake some selective marketing and subsequently received an attractive offer from Hyde Housing Association. The sale of the freehold interest included 76 newly converted residential apartments, 69 parking spaces, telephone mast income and a conditional letting of the basement to a national gym operator which we also arranged. The sale was successfully completed in December 2016 at 22,500,000. Our PRS and Management teams were also retained by Hyde to let and manage the property under the very first London Living Rent scheme set out by the Mayor of London. SIDCUP DA14 Commercial Address: Sidcup Road, Sidcup DA14 PECKHAM SE15 Development Address: Consort Road, Peckham SE15 Client: The Purelake Group Client: Lightbox London Our Commercial team arranged the letting of three ground floor commercial units within a new mixed-use development to Costa, Subway and Kaspas Desserts. Having previously acquired the site, which was occupied by a tired 1960s office building, for clients The Purelake Group, we had put together long term pre-lettings to Premier Inn for a 106 bedroom hotel and Rose Bruford College for 168 student rooms. Our clients have retained the completed development as a long term investment. This is a great example of how our commercial, investment and development knowledge comes together. Our clients had successfully secured planning permission for a sympathetic extension and conversion to create 8 residential units before instructing us to sell this development opportunity in Peckham. Having consulted our New Homes team and settled on a likely GDV, we agreed a bespoke marketing strategy with the client. Photography was commissioned to enhance our property particulars; which were subsequently circulated throughout our database. Local and national advertising ensured that interest was captured from far and wide, and a host of competitive offers were received. Contracts were exchanged in just 4 days and the sale successfully completed at 2.2m which equates to 51% of GDV. 7

5 BUILD-TO-RENT "Having identified Build-to-Rent as an emerging sector in 2012, The Group created a dedicated division to offer a letting, property management and estate management service for developers, housing associations, professional landlords and PRS funds. s PRS team are able to handle anything from 50 to 500 unit schemes and already represent some of the biggest names in the sector. We offer a comprehensive, tailored solution for clients; from consultancy on values & unit/ development layouts, through to bespoke marketing, letting strategies to maximise rental income and the ongoing management of the development. Recently we were entrusted with the launch and management of County House; a development of 76 units in Beckenham which was the very first London Living Rent Scheme one of the London Mayor Sadiq Khan s new affordable housing products. We work closely alongside our planning and development colleagues, providing advice and assistance to deliver land-led PRS deals. There are a selection of Build-to-Rent schemes we have successfully launched." Vive Living, Deptford SE8 No. of Units 83 Unit Mix: 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments Kimberley Ellen Projects Manager kimberley.ellen@acorn.ltd.uk Karl Thomas Senior Lettings Manager karl.thomas@acorn.ltd.uk THURSTON POINT Thurston Point, Lewisham SE13 No. of Units: 238 Unit Mix: Studios, 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments NX Gate, New Cross SE14 No. of Units: 101 Unit Mix: 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments 9

6 COUNTY HOUSE 5 Bedford Park, Croydon CR0 No. of Units 82 Unit Mix: 1 & 2 bedroom apartments County House, Beckenham BR3 No. of Units 76 Unit Mix: Studio, 1 & 2 bedroom apartments Vida House, Deptford SE8 No. of Units 138 Unit Mix: 1 & 2 bedroom apartments Nexus Apartments, Bromley BR1 No. of Units 50 Unit Mix: 1 & 2 bedroom apartments 11

7 PLANNING MANAGEMENT "Our Planning Management team has been assembled to offer an all-encompassing service to private land/property owners as well as developers. Our team of experts work with both internal and external consultants to ensure that a bespoke strategy is implemented in each case. The ultimate aim is the same with every project to deliver the best possible consent in the shortest time frame, and at a competitive fee." Tom Luck Director tom.luck@acorn.ltd.uk OLD KENT ROAD SE1 Project details: Mixed-use development of c.40,000 sqft of commercial plus 116 apartments Address: Old Kent Road, London SE1 Client: Private Land Owner Our team were instructed on this site forming part of the Old Kent Road area action zone. It was apparent a more comprehensive development solution was required and so we set about further acquisition work incorporating neighbouring properties into the site including a church. Following significant consultation with Southwark Council and our PRS team, we are in the process of submitting a planning application for a mixed-use, PRS-led, 19 storey development of a c.15,000 sqft D1 church/community facility and c.25,000 sqft of commercial space at ground, first and second floor with 116 residential units above. CROYDON CR0 We were appointed by Regent Land & Development to manage the planning application of this tired 1960s building in Surrey Street market in the centre of Croydon. We are in the process of submitting a planning application for a new build mixed-use development comprising c.12,500 sqft of commercial space and residential apartments above. Project Details: Mixed-use development of c.12,500 sqft of commercial and c.50 apartments Address: Surrey Street, Croydon CR0 Client: Regent Land & Development PROPOSED SOUTH ELEVATION LEWISHAM SE13 Project details: Mixed-use development of c.7,500 sqft of commercial space and 51 apartments Address: High Street, Lewisham SE13 Client: Cobalt Ltd/Skillcrown Homes Our Planning Management team secured planning permission for the redevelopment of The Group's former headquarters to provide a bespoke staff training suite for and 22 apartments in Lewisham Town Centre in summer The site was subsequently sold to Skillcrown Homes to construct the development. Following the sale, the opportunity arose to acquire the adjacent property, owned by TFC. After structuring a purchase of the property for Skillcrown, we were then appointed to manage the planning application for the combined sites. An application has been submitted for c.7,500 sqft of commercial space and 51 apartments, designed by Yurky Cross Architects. 13

8 ASSET & EQUITY MANAGEMENT BERMONDSEY SE1 "Our Equity & Asset Management Services are provided for private clients. We focus on strategic acquisitions and deployment of equity in property related projects for both individuals and consortiums, and fulfil an all-encompassing management role for several private investment vehicles. We buy with an eye on planning gain, active management angles or break-up potential, and we sell with a firm focus on maximising returns for our clients." Jeff East Director jeff.east@acorn.ltd.uk Redundant freehold office building acquired out of Receivership via public auction on behalf of a private investment fund. The property offers more than 3,000 sqft of B1 offices just a short walk from London Bridge Station. Our Planning Management team was engaged to submit a planning application for the reinstatement of several original windows, following which the property was sold by auction with apparent potential for conversion to residential use under Permitted Development Rights. BECKENHAM BR3 GREENWICH SE10 A residential apartment block on the outskirts of the town centre acquired for a private investment vehicle. The property offers income and active management potential. In addition to managing a programme of refurbishment works to the individual units and common parts, our planning management team have submitted proposals for the redevelopment of the site to provide 30 apartments and parking facilities. A redundant former public house acquired at public auction on behalf of a private investment fund. The property has the benefit of planning permission for the reinstatement of A4 use, and extension and conversion of the upper parts to provide two 2 bedroom apartments. Our planning management team is working on a proposal for a residential led scheme to be submitted by the end of

9 CORPORATE ASSET SERVICES BROMLEY BR1 "Our Corporate Asset Services team have been advising banks/lenders, administrators, receivers, institutions and charities for over 20 years and employ tailored solutions in order to maximise the value of assets controlled by corporate and institutional clients. Far from simply being a sales service, we offer detailed, practical advice that might involve a recommended scope of works, the introduction of tenants to a vacant property or a bespoke marketing campaign." Tony Wood Projects Manager tony.wood@acorn.ltd.uk Sainsbury's appointed us to manage the sale of a parade of properties adjacent to their Bromley supermarket. A joined-up approach utilising the local market expertise of our Langford Russell office in Bromley helped maximise interest, and a national marketing campaign covered every eventuality. Acquired as a whole by a local businessman, the properties have been retained as a long term investment and refurbishment works have begun. CATFORD SE6 WALTHAMSTOW E17 Acting on behalf of regular clients, Barnardos, our Corporate Asset Services team saw Permitted Development as the angle to maximise value in this particular case. The client had the 3,226 sqft of vacant, tired offices listed at a book value around 600,000. A diligent approach to the marketing resulted in huge interest, and working closely with our client and their solicitor, a legal pack was readied in advance of the bid deadline. This facilitated a prompt exchange of contracts to ensure the momentum of the marketing didn t wane. The result? Sold to a local cash buyer at 1,225,000. Acting on behalf of Deloitte, we concluded the sale of Eros House in Catford to a private investor. This landmark building has occupied the South East London skyline since 1960, and was previously home to Lewisham Council. Now arranged as 9 commercial units and 63 residential apartments, we were instructed to locate a buyer for the unbroken investment. A number of substantial offers were generated, and the sale was completed in the desired time frame. Some of the organisations we have acted for... 17

10 NEW HOMES "Our experienced New Homes team have built the reputation as market leaders and are able to offer expert assistance whether you are looking to either buy or sell a new home, throughout London and the South East. We have been providing specialist new homes advice and a tailored service to private and corporate clients for 30 years. Our personnel have an in-depth knowledge of each geographical area of operation, our sales negotiators operate from each of our key offices, and our computer linked network ensures maximum exposure to our purchaser database for each of our developments. A full sales and marketing report is created for each scheme with the help of The Group s specialist valuation panel and our in-house PR department who provide all aspects of development branding for clients." Akin Kara Head of New Homes Division akin.kara@acorn.ltd.uk 123 Flaxman Road, Camberwell SE5 Details: A collection of one & two bedroom apartments Grosvenor House, Petts Wood BR5 Details: A collection of one & two bedroom apartments Westbury Terrace, Beckenham BR3 Details: A collection of four & five bedroom homes

11 RESIDENTIAL SALES & LETTINGS Neil Louth Group Managing Director Paul Deveney Main Board Director, Head of PRS/Build-to-Rent "The Group is much more than just the various estate agency brands you see on the high street. We are the largest multi-brand boutique estate agency group in the UK with 30 linked offices across our branch network including, Langford Russell and John Payne. Through the unique way our various branches and brands work together, we can offer something no other agent can. We provide the support and infrastructure to allow every office to work seamlessly with each other. They benefit from a shared database and extensive marketing budgets, whilst at the same time retaining the autonomy to provide clients with the completely bespoke service they have come to expect from us." 21

12 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT ESTATE MANAGEMENT "From a simple leaking tap, through to a full scale refurbishment; the creation of an AST or a phased renewal plan to increase an assets annual rent roll, we have the resources available to guide our clients through any situation that may arise throughout a tenancy. Our tenants have access via their smartphone, tablet, laptop or PC, to an easy-to-use, web-based application that enables them to advise us of any problems. If the tenant needs to report an emergency or urgent matter outside of office hours, they have access to our out of hours emergency maintenance team. With a tailored management strategy for each client and key financial reporting, our aim is to maximise your income whilst minimising any inconvenience to you." Jennie Bunting Director of Property & Estate Management jennie.bunting@acorn.ltd.uk With an increasing number of flat owners looking to purchase their freehold or take up their right to manage, is on hand to provide the skills and support required to freeholders to ensure that proper accounting procedures and maintenance programmes are in place. We manage over 300 blocks for private freeholders, developers and freehold investors and can deal with items such as service charge arrears, repairs, insurance cover, lease compliance and all other day to day management requirements. We also work with many local, regional and national property development companies from pre-planning to the completion of construction. At an early stage of each build project, we can advise on the service charge structure, provision of facilities & services, health and safety, green issues and management company formation. We are proud to offer a different approach to management with communication and customer focus being the key to our success. 23

13 PR & MARKETING "The Group has its own in-house marketing department which uses innovative methods to market any project it undertakes. All aspects of every project are managed in-house, so the team has complete control over outputs and can maintain high delivery standards. The team assists with tailored marketing ideas and branding for each client, focusing on making the development unique with a clear emphasis on the client s brand. We offer a full branding service to every developer and PRS client from corporate identity through to on-site marketing media, leaflets, brochures, newspaper & magazine adverts and ongoing brand building." Adam Smith PR & Marketing Manager adam.smith@acorn.ltd.uk 25

14 MAP CHARTERED SURVEYORS START FINANCIAL SERVICES Garret O'Hanlon Director Graham Stephenson Director "There is a diverse range of properties for sale in today s modern property market. Each varies widely in terms of age, style, and type of construction, so it is important you understand the implications and potential costs and values associated with home ownership. From a simple valuation or EPC (Energy Performance Certificate), to a detailed building survey, MAP provides reports in an open and easy-to-understand form and are favoured by the majority of banks, building societies and national lenders." "Our experienced team of brokers have access to the most competitive mortgage and insurance products available, allowing us to save our clients time and money. We believe that the best way to arrange a mortgage or financial product is face to face. Due to this philosophy, we deliberately do not include a mortgage search engine on our website it s our job to do the research. A detailed financial assessment is carried out initially to assess the clients specific needs. We then recommend and advise on suitable products, whether they are looking for a mortgage, protection, insurance or conveyancing." Grant Nichols Financial Services Director grant.nichols@startmortgages.co.uk 27

15 DIRECTORY Residential Sales & Lettings Beckenham Langford Russell Catford Greenwich East John Payne London Bridge Bexleyheath Chislehurst Langford Russell Greenwich West John Payne Orpington Langford Russell Blackheath Standard John Payne Crystal Palace Grove Park Peckham Rye Blackheath Village John Payne Dartford Kennington Streatham Brockley Dulwich Lee John Payne Sydenham Bromley Langford Russell Eltham Lewisham Welling Camberwell Forest Hill Locksbottom Langford Russell West Wickham Langford Russell Divisions & Services Build-to-Rent Division Conveyancing Lifetime Legal Financial Services Property Management Chartered Surveyors Corporate & Premier Inventory Services PR & Marketing Department Commercial & Development (Kent) Commercial & Development (London) Customer Services Estate Management New Homes Kent New Homes London Start Lease Extensions Unique Property acorn Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of the particulars within this publication, we have not examined the title documents or tested any apparatus or other services. All measurements, areas and distances are approximate and the appearance of an item in any photograph does not imply that it forms part of the sale price. It should not be assumed that the property has all the necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and buyers are advised to rely on their own enquiries and investigations prior to making a commitment to purchase. Prices are believed to be correct at the time of going to press. Please contact Head Office to establish whether or not they are still available, the current asking price and, in the case of properties to let, whether or not they are furnished. Any internal photographs are intended as a guide only and it should not be assumed that any of the furniture/fittings are included in any sale or letting. 28

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