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Not All property Investment companies are born equal

100% of investor exchange deposits held in FCA regulated escrow account

Gilt Invest has vast experience in the UK property investment market with its primary operating brand being www.webuyanyhouse.net since its inception. Now refocused its investment strategy into the burgeoning commercial and semi commercial markets within strong performing asset classes, resilient against in any turn that the property market may see.

Working only with sophisticated investors that are looking for consistent gains providing them with clear and easy to understand information on any investment proposal.

Owing to their success from an ability to identify key sites that can service projects in an emerging market and identify core needs within that sector, drafting in the right team on each project.

"Put your money into bricks and mortar"

JAMES METCALF

CEO

JAMES METCALF

CEO

James's career in property development and property related business has spanned over two decades.

At the age of 24 he founded an internet based property legal services company and formed a joint venture with a small law firm in West Yorkshire who later sold out to American tech giant Legal Zoom after a period of rapid growth and expansion.

Building on his commercial development experience James acquired land and assets for his personal portfolio whilst at the same time operating the property trading business www.webuyanyhouse.net

James has extensive experience in dealing property transactions with a complex legal nature, land assembly, acquiring sites, raising private equity for major development and land acquisition, managing commercial disputes on JCT and taking developments from planning stage through to completion, holding off lender step in rights and completing development portfolio in the wake of the great recession.

He has worked with national property developers including Barrats and NEC and has worked with multiple Local Authorities within England and Scotland on planning applications and development frameworks for the inclusion of sites from his portfolio.

LUKE OLDROYD

Sales Director

LUKE OLDROYD

SALES DIRECTOR

Luke has been with us since inception in 2011. He became a property expert from the ground up, cutting his teeth in the competitive world of sourcing below market value property and then onto packaging and selling residential and commercial property portfolios, quickly progressing to sales director and then operations director of the www.webuyanyhouse.net contact centres.

He is passionate about sales and with a vast wealth of knowledge and experience to draw on and close family links with offshore Turks and Caicos investment funds he is an integral member of the Gilt Invest team. .

STUART ANSLEY

PROJECT MANAGMENT CONSULTANT

STUART ANSLEY

PROJECT MANAGMENT CONSULTANT

Stuart and James have been great friends for over twenty years and he is the project delivery specialist with over 15 years of project expertise. Stuart has successfully led diverse, complex projects from concept to operation in the commercial, leisure, education, residential, infrastructure, creative industries and urban regeneration sectors. He is capable of transforming a strategic vision into an actionable plan to ensure it is dynamically executed.

Stuart has worked with Gilt Invest to bring several of our projects to the first stage planning permission and is retained as a consultant.

DAREK KUROWSKI

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

DAREK KUROWSKI

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

Darek is the bedrock of Gilt Invest, with his ability to communicate with clients and stakeholders equally matched by his ability to communicate ideas, concepts and strategies to the board.

He started off in a large corporate call centre before moving onto work for a UK property trading company in the late 00's and then joining the Gilt Invest team and becoming contact centre manager at www.webuyanyhouse.net.

With over 10 years experience in residential and commercial property transactions Darek has developed a skill set in case progression and dispute resolution of complex legal and title issues.

INVEST IN LAND ACQUISTION

PRE APPLICATION STAGE

Investing in land and property at pre application stage can come with different levels of risk, however the gains are much more substantial if planning is approved as the owner or venture stands not only to make development profit but a substantantial planning gain dependent on the level of risk of opportunity.

At Gilt Invest we have extensive experience in planning applications in all of the above examples and we are always on the lookout for investors/high net worth individuals who are interested in lending/partnering where they would receive first charge security and receiving an interest and/or equity stake in site acquisition opportunities.

PLANNING APPROVAL STAGE

This is a much lower risk investment as unlike land without planning permission where the value is uneasy to determine. Land with planning permission comes with a RICS valuation which is generally determined working back from GDV (gross development value), less construction value, less developer profits (circa 15%), leaving you with the land development value. At Gilt Invest we are interested in working with HNW investors to aid us in purchasing sites where they receive first charge security but we only look for sites for development potential in high growth areas in the sectors that we operate in.

INVEST IN THE END UNITS/ COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL

OFF PLAN

Upon receiving planning consent or acquiring a site with planning consent for a project, we look to mitigate our exposure to any lending we have by securing an exit upon the practical completion of any of our developments. Depending on the demand for any given project there may be discounts available for securing a unit from plan. All our developments are planned down to the finest detail using BIM and fully engineering the building producing high definition renders of the buildings and walkthrough which then serves as specification for the project so you are clear on what it is you are getting on completion of the development.

COMPLETED

As it says on the tin, once we have finished a project we are looking for investors to take our stock which enables us to quickly reinvest into new projects.

INVEST IN THE CONSTRUCTION/REFURBISHMENT OF PROPERTIES RECEIVING FIRST CHARGE/SECOND CHARGE SECURITY WITH EXIT STRATEGY IN PLACE

We are always on the lookout for high net worth individuals/or boutique lenders that are looking for a safe return on their money to fund us in the construction of the development opportunities we have sourced with a secure exit in place.

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Property trading in the Below Market Value (BMV) sector has been the 'bread and butter' for Gilt Invest since its inception over ten years ago. The company has traded apartments valued as little as £15k to portfolios up to £5 Million. The Directors and management team have vast amounts of experience in the quick sale market including consultations with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) on how the sell and rent back sector became regulated, before it ultimately became a prohibited commercial activity.

Gilt Invest acquired the webuyanyhouse.net brand in 2013 where it went on to be the market leading fast sale company, specialising in acquisition of residential properties within the following areas:

  • Repossession, obtaining stay of execution for the client whilst creditor arrears were dealt with, with a 100% stay of execution record.
  • Seperation
  • Probate
  • Part exchange
  • Un-Mortgageable properties , defective title, restrictive covenant issues or physical issues with the properties
  • Chain breakdown
  • Relocation
  • Avoidance of estate agents

The webuyanyhouse.net team are now restructuring the business model to offer franchise/licensing model of the webuyanyhouse.net brand, offering territories throughout the UK where we will offer the following services:

  • Back office solutions
  • Lead generation
  • Sourcing training
  • 100% lending to purchase BMV property
  • Land registry registration of equitable charges

"Under Promise and over deliver"

The Leyland Sports Association is one of the longest established netball leagues in the country, established for over 50 years. The operator of the league and the land containing five netball courts was part of the restructure of a much larger piece of land which had previously contained a cricket pitch, two bowling greens and the five netball courts, along with two buildings.

The club had become insolvent in the early 2000's and the club was restructured which led to a further dispute. Planning permission was sought on part of the clubs land for use as a leisure centre and eventually sold to and developed by FX leisure now Gym etc

Several years later the group that helped restructure made a claim for more land with threat of insolvency. The Gilt Invest team stepped in and rescued the club allowing them to continue operation.

The League Operation

In 2018 the management of the league and the other factions of the club started to wane, losing participation. The Gilt Invest team stepped in and took over operation of the netball leagues and closed down the bowling section. Completely automating the process and developing proprietary league software managed to maintain the existing leagues and post-Covid lockdown helped the resurgence of outdoor sports activity which led to the leagues being the busiest they had been in 20 years.

www.leylandsportsassociation.co.uk

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88 serviced appartments in seafront apart-hotel with spa and restaurant

Isle of Arran, Brodick, Scotland, KA27

"Gold rush for housing on the holiday Isle of Arran"

Voted in the top10 destinations to visit in the world for 2019 by the Lonely Planet.

Staycation off plan investment
SSAS Compliant
Income guarantee protection
PLC management operator in place
New short term let regulation exempt

An extremely popular tourist destination, known as 'Little Scotland', Arran has recently witnessed a surge in tourist numbers with over 430,000 visitors travelling to the island in 2017 (STEAM 2018). Benefiting from mountains, forests, beaches and glens, Arran has a varied landscape making it the perfect holiday destination. Sport and leisure options include extensive walking and cycle paths, water sports, fishing and beautiful golf courses, as well as the historic Brodick Castle.

The property is situated on the south side of the A841 (seafront road), in the heart of Brodick on the isle of Arran. Located in the Firth of Clyde, approximately 65km (40 miles) to the west of Glasgow. Arran forms part of North Ayrshire.

THE LOCATION

Brodick

Brodick, which is the main village containing the most valuable real estate due to its high density of amenities, on the eastern coast of Arran, forms the gateway to the island, with a new £30 million ferry terminal connecting the island from the mainland. Brodick benefits from a number of shops, cafes, bars and restaurants and more can be found in Lamlash 5 km (3 miles) to the south.

View the various activities on the below map and key in the close proximity to the Alpina Apart Hotel )

1. Brodick Castle

2. Arran Brewery

3. Wineport Bar & Restaurant

4. Arran Aromatics

5. RosaBurn Ducks

6. Arran Heritage Museum

7. Cruize Bar Brasserie

8. Auchrannie Spa Resort

9. Eighteen69 Restaurant

10. Brambles Seafood & Grill

11. Ormidale Bar & Entertainment

12. Brodick Golf Club

13. Co-op Food Isle of Arran

14. Crofters Bar

15. Brodick Bar & Brasserie

16. Arran Chocolate Factory

17. Arran Bike Hire

18. Little Rock Cafe

19. The Alpina

20. Co-op Food Brodick

21. The Douglas

22. Ferry Terminal

23. Copperwheat Coffee House

THE RESTAURANT & SPA

THE BAR & RESTAURANT

The restaurant has been designed as a fusion between the mountainous views and coast that can be seen from the restaurant, with the grill cuisine captivating the essence of such fusion. The interior incorporates biophilic design principles; being filled with plants at floor level and draping from the ceiling keeping in theme with the surrounding nature. Biophilic design has shown to reduce stress and improve cognitive function, to enhance creativity and improve wellbeing. The crashing of waves and the crackling of fires captivate us human beings because we have an intrinsic connection with nature. Good Grilling's fire pit, stunning sea views, greenery, and of course the remarkable view of the Goatfell Mountain encapsulates the biophilic design principles. The healing effect of the space and its surrounding area is certain to ensure everyone enjoys their experience at Good Grilling. The bar and restaurant consists of modern, charming and rustic decor, with warm tones of the red brick interior being representative of Brodick Castle and Bay reminding diners of the beauty they are surrounded by. Relax by the fire pit in the winter months or enjoy the outdoor dining/socialising in the summer months.

Good Grilling is an all-day dining venue serving breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Beautiful locally sourced meats, fish and vegan and veggie choices. All food is freshly prepared and caters for most dietary needs. Good Grilling offers cuisine to suit all tastes. Maybe you?re just looking for an evening drink? Good Grilling has a wide range of cocktails, liquor, wines and beers. With atmospheric lighting and candlelit tables, the bar and restaurant is sure to make your experience unforgettable.

SPA

Relax in the Alpina Spa with its atmospheric lighting and meditative soundtracks. The spa has been designed to enhance tranquility and help unwind after experiencing one of the many activities that can be organised through the StayedSmart PLC App, in the same way that spa sessions can also be booked through the App. The sauna and steam room have many health benefits such as increasing blood circulation, relaxing muscles, minimising pain in the joints and relieving stress, not to mention softening of the skin and opening up pores, eliminating toxins trapped beneath the skin. Unwind in the invigorating plunge pool and jacuzzi and relieve muscular tension on the heat loungers. Refresh in the experience showers with various light and water effects to replicate waterfalls and tropical rainfall. Add aroma for a true mult-isensory experience. The treatment room offers multiple services such as massages and facials, which can be tailored to individual requirements by experienced therapists. The Alpina Spa is a serene getaway, guaranteeing you leaving refreshed and revitalised, ready for the evening ahead, possibly for food and drinks in the Good Grilling bar & restaurant.

THE APARTMENTS

Each apartment in The Alpina has been designed to maximise usable floor square meterage.

The Alpina apartment interiors are sleek, modern and comfortable. Colour and texture flow through each room in the apartment and deploy a range of natural tan and charcoal accents on crisp on a slightly off-white surface. Warm and cool neutrals are representative of Brodick Bay and the classic subtlety of tan and grey provides contrast without the distraction of fully saturated colour. Free from the drama of colour, the eye focuses more on structure and tonal contrast which flows seamlessly into the beautiful external views from the apartment windows.

The sea views from apartments are breathtaking. Many of the apartments look over Goatfell, and the shore of Brodick Bay, needless to say the apartments are filled with natural light leaving the artificial lighting as secondary. That being said, the internal lighting design has been well considered, through use of energy efficient spotlights and wall lights.

Dark kitchen units blend into an accent wall colour matched to the units to create a sense of depth and sophistication. Fixtures such as the microwave oven are built into the kitchen structure to maximise surface space for food and drink preparation. Surfaces and seating are strategically placed for the most effective relaxation and socialising. A classic parquet style floor runs throughout the apartment, and as time has shown, parquet is timeless and brings style to any space.

A modern urban concrete look has been applied to the bathroom design, offering warmth through mixed neutral tones. Textured wall panels ensure the bathroom is easily maintained and under-sink storage maximises use of the space.

The interior design incorporates ergonomic principles, ensuring all apartments are user-friendly. Ergonomic interior design requires enough space to accommodate the needs of everyone occupying the space. The Alpina apartments offer enough space to move around freely and have enough furnishing to allow for maximum comfort. Innovative storage solutions have been designed to maximise space for everyone to move around without compromising adequate space for storage. While a one-size-for-all approach can work in some circumstances, The Alpina apartments are designed to be adaptable and while some might prefer space for a bunk bed, others may opt for a larger lounge area.

THE DEVELOPMENT

The Apart-Hotel/Hotel and short term let sector has been smouldering on an evolutionary precipice for some time with the first stage being the online booking sector in the early Noughties and following the introduction of AirBNB which has enabled anybody with a property to become a makeshift Hotel, without any requirement to meet the safety standards of larger operators.

The next tectonic shift is about to happen, the regulation of the short term lets sector: "All short-term lets in Scotland will have to be licensed by 1st July 2024"

All properties in Scotland that are made available in the short term lets sector will be required by the Local Authority to have planning permission or change of use which will put Control back in the hands of the owner operators that have the required Class C planning approval.

The Alpina serviced apartment has been conceptualised taking into account every detail with the operational details meticulously planned ready for market delivery to serve the burgeoning UK staycation market. "Thinking Beyond the Pandemic"

Ecological/Environmental

Windows/ground source heat pumps/solar/electrical charge points reduction in staff reduced carbon footprint, proximity to Ferry terminal reduced carbon footprint.

Scotland and the western isles are strong advocates of sustainable and environmental technologies and with that in mind every aspect of the Alpina development has green sustainability at the heart of its design, with features like Solar, ground source heat pumps, and triple glazed windows are integrated into the development to reduce the carbon footprint of the operational side of the development.

ABOUT

Goals for Peace (Goles por la Paz in Spanish) is a grass roots social and educational Foundation based in Bucaramanga, Colombia.

Since 2010 we have grown from twenty participants to more than 200. We have worked with hundreds of volunteers from all over the world.

We use sports training, educational and recreational projects to demonstrate that individuals and communities can achieve peace and success through positive values such as team work, respect, tolerance and self-discipline.

WHAT WE DO

The neighbourhoods in which we work suffer from some of the highest levels of unemployment, poor nutrition, school dropout, and a large number of 'pandillas' or gangs. Despite this we are constantly inspired by the positive attitude and progress made by the participants. We have a team of full time professionals including social workers, psychologists and physical trainers. Goals for Peace also has formal agreements with various local universities, including the Pontificia and the Santo Tomas, who send us psychology and physical training students. We also work with local and international volunteers. This mixed team delivers a full time programme to 200 at-risk youth. We are based in the neighbourhood Olas 2 in Bucaramanga, Colombia. Through an agreement with the local community leaders we have access to two football pitches, two communal halls and a community kitchen. We also have a permanent office space and a video and internet room. Since 2017 we have been supported by the Local authority and the Mayor of Bucaramanga and we have an agreement with the city to expand the programme to reach 250 participants in 2019.

The Gilt Invest team up in the Columbian mountains during their downtime from their work with the children at Goles Por La Paz.

Tim from the Gilt Invest Team with the Goles Por La Paz children.

OUR MISSION

Support and facilitate at-risk youth and children to initiate change towards a culture of peace in their communities, using the power and appeal of sport as well as activities such as music, arts, enterprise, language and nutrition. Promote children’s rights and improve educational achievement and access to employment.

VISION

To develop a full time programme of activities supported by local and international stakeholders, implemented by professionals and volunteers, with the goal of developing sustainable Creative Communities.

Courtz

After the Git Invest team took over the operational day-to day control of the netball leagues at the complex, it was established that there was strong demand for an indoor league, particularly with teams whose standard of play is higher.

A feasibility was undertaken and it was established that there was an opportunity to incorporate 3 indoor, county level courts over the dilapidated bowling greens using a double skinned, air dome system.

A formal pre application with South Ribble ta was carried out and consultations continue.

The North West bar went to full application and current status declined at committee with some unresolved issues. It is situated centrally within the former sports complex and directly between the LSA (Netball Courts) and Lancashire Football Association County Ground. It is likely that this will be resubmitted in 2022 but may remain as Non alcohol to fit in with the new proposed scheme with safer pdos and EV charging stations.

Bradford Live Key Kilestones

Breathing life back into an iconic Bradford landmark

June 2012 Bradford live formed to find a long term viable use for the historic former Odean cinema in Bradford

October 2014 Bradford Council awarded Bradford live the rights to re-develop the building

September 2017 Bradford Live announced the NEC Group as their operating partner

March 2018 The project is awrded a £4m grant from the Government's Northern Cultural Regeneration Fund

April 2018 Bradford Live seal contracts with the NEC Group

October 2018 Bradford-born leading social entrepreneur Lord Mawson appointed as Bradford Live's Patron

December 2018 Bradford Live seal contracts with the NEC Group

January 2019 Work starts on site to remove 1960's cinema insertions

March 2019 Planning permission approved to allow the refurbishment and creation of a new 4,000 capacity world-class live entertainment and events venue

End of 2019 Demolition complete, Original building forms visible 2019/2020 detailed design

Autumn 2020 Main construction tender and appointment

Construction duration - anticipated 12 to 18 months

Opening 2022

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