3. This is a unique proposal inviting the first 100
investors to invest £5,000 each to achieve returns
of a potential 20 fold sum over the lifetime of the
investment. So once the total is fulfilled you could
over the lifetime expect to get in excess of
£100,000
An investment to prepare oneself and their
families financially for the dunya and by being
part of this project providing a much needed
facility for Muslims in the Midlands, as well as
helping to finance a charitable foundation.
With an ever increasing demand for graves and
supply within the municipality of Birmingham and
other cities greatly reduced and almost bursting
at the seams we all recognise that we need to go
outside of the city walls and this will do exactly
that!
As you will all know that at present there is no
unique burial ground for Muslims only or those
that fully abide by the Quraan and Sunnah in
respect of how the dead are buried, nor how
graves look! We aim to implement this within the
portfolio whilst at the same time making a return
for your investment.
The grounds shall be maintained such that the
local area is conserved and environmentally
friendly with a landscaped area for visitors to be
able to park and walk around the grounds in a
well kept cemetery.
5. Land prices are being driven up by a
continuing shortage of supply and increased
interest from private individuals. Savills are
forecasting up to a further 12% rise in
farmland values in 2011.
This growth continues the historic trend of
land prices. In the last decade land values
increased by 183%, compared with growth of
just 32% for prime country houses and a 22%
drop in the value of the FTSE 100 share
index.
The fact that farmland prices still
remain at record highs and continue to
outperform many other asset classes
shows how resilient the market is.
6. :
Not just a name, a fresh new
approach in the West Midlands
7. Cemetery land- New Safe Investment?
Try not to die if you live in the London boroughs of
Tower Hamlets or Hackney - the councils don't have
anywhere to put you. They are among a growing
number of local authorities across Britain that have run
out of burial space, or are close to it.
Some estimates suggest that by 2019 all 130
cemeteries in London and its outer areas will have run
out of capacity. And it's not just the capital that is
suffering. Last month the popular retirement area of
Poole in Dorset said its two remaining cemeteries would
run out of space within a year, while in Wales church
leaders have warned of a "burial crisis", with a quarter
of grounds already full and 43% with fewer than 20
spaces left.
The shortage - and the fact that councils are strapped
for cash - is pushing up burial fees. The fee for burial
outside your home borough rise even more.
11. When local planning authorities determine whether or
not to approve an application, they consider its possible
positive and negative consequences.
There are several factors that can increase the
environmental 'friendliness' of a planned development,
By incorporating these features, we can increase the
chances of your proposal gaining approval.
The key to submitting a successful application is to use
local knowledge to find out if the planned development is
likely to have unacceptable environmental impacts.
Avoid greenfield sites, especially if the site is beyond
walking and cycling distance from shops, services and
employment. Such development encourages car use
and generates pressure for building more roads in the
countryside which, in turn, will encourage more
development on greenfields
People get the most benefit from public transport and
other alternatives to the car
Be built where shops, services and employment can be
provided locally, reducing the need to travel
Avoid sites that would have a damaging visual impact on
the landscape
Avoid building over, or being close enough to cause
damage to, designated sites - for example, areas of local
landscape importance, conservation areas or sites of
special scientific interest
12. Income (potential)
min mid mid max
graves per acre800 1000 1200 1350
8000 10000 12000 13500
for 10 acres plus 1 for
parking
£12,000,000 £15,000,000 £18,000,000 £20,250,000 @£1500 per grave
£8,000,000 £10,000,000 £12,000,000 £13,500,000 @£1000 per grave
Return per Investor for 0.5 % share
£60,000 £75,000 £90,000 £101,250 @£1,500 per grave
£40,000 £50,000 £60,000 £67,500 @£1,000 per grave
8 times 10 times 12 times 13.5 times Yield @£1,000 per grave
12 times 15 times 18 times 20.25 times Yield @£1,500 per grave
For every 500 burials each investor can expect to get half their investment back each year
The death rate in Birmingham is over 8,000 and the Muslim population is 20%
14. Birmingham
(municipal cemeteries)
London
(Garden’s of Peace
£1,847 (14+) Adult £2,100 (14+)
£991 Child £600 (2-14)
£991 Infant £400 (birth-2)
£841 adult
£115 child
Burial
(Internment)
Friends & Family
members
£750 Funeral £600 -700
Comparison
Barzakh Fees
£1,500 (12+) Adult
£800 (2-12) Child
£500 (0-2) Infant
Included in above
fees
Burial
£600 Funeral
15. :
Not just a name,
but a path to our destination
16. Muslim population
According to the 2001 census in Birmingham there
were over 140,000 Muslims which account for 14.3 %.
Of those Muslims 54% were born in the UK (including
those whose parents come from Pakistan and
Bangladesh),
28% came from Pakistan and 7% were from
Bangladesh.
Demographic balance
7,779 (5.6%) were of pensionable age
15, 278 (10.9%) were over 50
80,091 (57.2%) were between 16 and pensionable age
There has been a greater increase in births than
deaths, which means that there will still be demand for
cemetery spaces in future.
Since 1982 the population of Birmingham has
increased by 145,900 which is about 20,863 (14.3%) of
more Muslims.
17. :
Invest in the provision for the one
thing that is for certain!
18. Health
14.8% had long term illness,
5.3% had long term illness and rest of the
family are wholly dependant
56.9% were people over 50 who have long
term illness
9.3% were people with “not good” health
9% were people looking after those will ill
health providing unpaid care
Deaths in Birmingham
8,116 occurred in 2009 as there were
14.3% of Muslims that equates to
approximately 1,160 Muslim deaths.
8269 in 2011
80% of the population were of white
ethnicity.
19. :
Not just a name,
but a resting place for a time
20. Why invest?
Potential financial returns
Scope for further investment
Even if planning permission is not obtained land
can be sold for a profit which is expected to
increase by about 20-40%
“Birmingham has a youthful population”, this
means that investment now will bode well for
all.
Nearly ¾ of Muslims were aged 34 or below
according to the 2001 census.
Each investor will have a burial space once the
cemetery is operational; though the location of
the grave is not specified.
“Gardens of Peace” had an income for burial in
excess of £850,000 in 2008 and £960,000 in
2009.
If we can achieve this once operating fully each
investor can expect to get back their investment
amount every year.
For every 500 burials each investor will get half
their investment back.
22. Why Barzakh?
All burials shall be carried out according to
the Qur'aan and Sunnah
There will be no requirement for coffins
(unless due to health reasons)
Cheaper for grave space and funeral
services
Cheaper overall costs
Environmentally friendly
Landscaped surrounding using local plants
and trees
Demand for burials is growing
We will increase supply
Benefit dawah projects
Chance to raise the capital in time to get
involved
Chance to invest further without additional
costs as this will be from profits
24. What do I get for my money?
10 % of the money in year one and subsequent
years is for administration costs
20% will go towards Dawah projects, decided by the
managing directors, and be kept in a charitable fund
Promotion of the business to maximise income
Staff training
Building maintenance
Maintenance of grounds
Annual meeting to report back to investors
Setting up and maintenance of website
Further investment/procurement from profits of 10%
Research into provision of services
Assistance for the poor with their costs or assistance
in getting financial assistance from the government
