2. OVERVIE
W
DEVON HOUSE
INVESTMENT
OPPORTUNITY
162 fully managed studios designed to the
highest of standards and located in the heart
of Liverpool’s academic hub.
FINANCIALS
• Pre-launch prices from £67,950
• 8% assured net income for 3 years
LOCATION
• In the heart ofLiverpool’s
Knowledge Quarter
• Next to Royal Liverpool
University Hospital
• Within 12 minutes’ walk of all
4 major universities
FEATURES
• 400 metres from universitycampuses
• Hi-speed Wifi
• Mini fridge and safes in all rooms
• Communal lounges
• Flat screen TVs
• Fully fitted communal kitchens
• On-site laundry
• Hotel-style access control systems
• Monitored CCTV system
• 24-hour reception and security
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3. Student property is one of the most lucrative
ways to expand your property portfolio inthe
UK.
THE UK’S BEST PERFORMING ASSET
CLASS
Private student accommodation continues to
outperform all other forms of property investment
in the UK. With low entry prices, stable yields and
low void periods, it’s one of the most lucrative ways
to expand your portfolio. Plus, there is zero stamp
duty payable upto £125,000.
Demand forhigh-quality student accommodation
is increasing exponentially. On A-Level Results
Day 2016, Ucas announced that a record number
of students were accepted to universities and
colleges.
The influx of overseas students is also contributing to
rising demand. There’s no cap on the number of
overseas students, and the Government forecasts
the number will rise by 15-20% over the next 5
years.
Although most first-year students secure university-
owned accommodation, others need to look
elsewhere. This results in more than 70% of
students in university townsrenting privately – and
they’re demanding convenient locations, quality
furnishings and on-site amenities. This offers you a
compelling investment opportunity.
WHY
INVEST IN
STUDENT
ACCOMMODATION
• Low entry prices, stable yieldsand
low void periods
• Hands-off investment
• Zero stamp dutypayable
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4. • Liverpool Hope Uni City Campus - 15Mins
• University of Liverpool - 3Mins
• Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine - 3Mins
• Royal Liverpool University Hospital - 2Mins
• St Georges Hall - 4Mins
• Liverpool John Moores University - 5Mins
DISTANCE TO LOCAL UNIVERSITIES &
COLLEGES
DEVON HOUSE: THE IDEAL LOCATION FOR
STUDENTS
Liverpool is one of the most established centres in the UK for higher education and is home to a number of
leading institutions including The University of Liverpool, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool Hope
University and The Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts.
The combined student population currently stands at 53,000 – almost 12% of the city’s total population – with
students enrolled from over 100 countries worldwide.
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5. THE KNOWLEDGE
QUARTER,
LIVERPOOL
In March 2016, consumer organisation
‘Which?’ named Liverpool the most
affordable buy-to-let hotspot. It’s also a UK
centre for highereducation.
With nearly 70,000 full-time students and tenant
demand projected to increase due to extensive
regeneration, now’s the time to invest in this
booming Merseyside city.
Devon House is located in Liverpool’s
Knowledge Quarter, the area Liverpool City
Council is developing as an academic hub. This
makes it the ideal base for undergraduate and
postgraduate students attending a range of
universities.
• 22,000 students, 7,000 of whom are
international
• Ranked in the top 1% of universities
worldwide
University of Liverpool
• More than 500 students from 60
countries
• Ranked in the UK’s top 10 for research
• £23 million state-of-the-art infectious
disease centre and £200 million
research portfolio
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
• £335 million new teaching hospital
• Affiliatedwith the Universityof
Liverpool
• Student doctors and nurses demand
affordable, luxury accommodation
nearby
Royal Liverpool University Hospital
• 7,000 students from 67 countries
• £200 million new creative and performing
arts campus in the Knowledge Quarter
Liverpool Hope University
• Investing £600 million in itsfacilities
• Ranked 4th
for research intensity in the
North West
Liverpool John Moores University
• 25,000 students from 11 countries
• 250 degree courses
• Building a new £100 million campus in
the Knowledge Quarter
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6. ABOUT
DEVON
HOUSE
Devon House is a deluxe development
that offers all the luxuriesstudents
now demand – with extraamenities
that differentiate it from other
accommodation choices in the area.
EVERYTHING UNDER ONE
ROOF
It’s being built by experienced company YPG
Developments, and will be the first student
property in the UK to feature YPG’s bespoke
student liaison mobile app. This clever
technology allows tenants to book communal
areas, control heating, request maintenance
24/7, communicate with others in the
building, receive information from on-site
management and order outside services like
food orders and laundry.
Devon House will also have advanced light
sensor and heating systems, reducing energy
costs by more than 20%.
Communal areas will include study spaces, a
breakout room, cinema system, pool tables,
on-site gym and a cooking/dining area that
seats up to 10 people.
As a result, Devon House will offer students
the best of Liverpool living at an affordable
price – while giving investors 8% net rental
income.
•162 luxurious apartments in the heart of
Liverpool’s Knowledge Quarter
•Sleek, quality furnishings give tenants a
spacious, clutter-free living experience
•Bespoke student liaison mobile app
allows tenets to book communal areas,
communicate with management and
maintenance, control heating and book
outside services – at the tap of a screen
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“Devon House sets a new
standard for student
accommodation inLIverpool”
8. FINANCIALS
RENTAL INCOME OF
A 25 SQM STUDIO
PURCHASE PRICE
£70,000
GROSS RENTAL INCOME
(£150 pw, 50 weeks): £7,500
COSTS
MANAGEMENT FEE
& SERVICE
CHARGE
£1,150 per year
RETURN
NET INCOME
£6,007.10
NET YIELD
8.5%
(Typical after 2 years’ rental assurance)
Ground rent of £350 is payable
annually to the freeholder.
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9. MANAGEMENT COMPANY:
REBLOOM LTD
Rebloom Ltd is a specialist block
management company with an aim
and successful history of increasing
the appeal of developments and the
communitiesthat exist withinthem.
Rebloom Ltd are able to ensure compliance
to regulations, the maintenance of the high
qualityfinish in th building and develop plans for
improvements that will produce tangible
benefits for owners and residents.
They are a company managing 24 buildings in
Merseyside. One of their ambitions is to help
nurture a community spirit in the buildings
that they work with and thorough regular
communication and supported residents
committee.
“As a buy-to-let investor, I was
concerned that I didn’t have control
over the money I was paying, or the
quality of service I received. This is
why I started Rebloom.Toprovide a
higher level of service to support flat
owners”
- Mike,Founding Director,
Rebloom Ltd
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YPG will also be joint
managing the property
to ensure the utmost
duty of care and
attention that only an
owner can provide.
Therefore, the
management will
always be in joint
collaboration with our
chosen partner
Rebloom Ltd. The
management arm of
YPG is Perennial
Management Ltd. We
will provide an on site
manager dedicated to
Devon House with
maintenance and
security paramount.
10. DEVELOPER:
YPG DEVELOPMENTS
IN PARTNERSHIP
WITH YPG DEVON
HOUSE
YPG Developments are a young dynamic
company with current projects that tally over£72
million.
YPG Developments have an innovative
approach to constructionand the team
have over 30years’ experience in their
field.
Recent projects include:
• Bateson Building - consists of 102
student rooms located in Liverpool,
and completed way ahead of
schedule and budget
• Pembroke Studios - consists of 94
new-build self-contained studios in
Liverpool. The
• development is scheduled to
complete in Summer 2017
• Kings Dock Mill – 204 Unit
Residential development, boasting a
prestigious L1 postcode.
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11. FAQ
S
IS ONE DEVON HOUSE OFF
PLAN OR A
REFURBISHMENT?
Devon House is an off-planstudent residence.
AM I BUYING A
LEASEHOLD OR
FREEHOLD PROPERTY?
125-year leasehold.
WHEN WILL
CONSTRUCTION BE
COMPLETED?
Estimated completion is Q4 2018.
WHAT IS THE SITE’S
ADDRESS?
33 Devon Street, Liverpool, L3 8HA.
IS THERE A RENTAL
ASSURANCE?
The rental assurance is 8% for 3 years.
The developer will, upon completion,
place £300,000 with their nominated
Solicitor, as an assurance bond to pay
the rental income.
IS THERE GROUND RENT
AND A SERVICE CHARGE?
Annual ground rent is £350. You pay this
directly to the freeholder, and it’s not
included in the net rental assurance. The service
charge is estimated at £1,142.90 per year.
WHEN IS MY RENTAL INCOME
PAID?
Quarterly in arrears.
HOW MUCH IS THE DEPOSIT?
To reserve a property, a £5,000 reservation
deposit is required.
IS THERE A
MANAGEMENT
COMPANY IN PLACE?
Perennial Management Ltd will be
managing the property on completion and
are assisting with project delivery.
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12. PURCHASE
PROCESS
Once you’ve selected your unit(s) with
the help of your relationship manager,
please complete the reservation
agreement and return it with a copy of
your passport. At this time you
also need to pay a reservation deposit of
£5,000 by transfer, debit or credit
card.
Once your relationship manager has received
your paperwork and deposit, our client care
team will assist you through exchange and
completion.
You will need to instruct a solicitor. We can
recommend solicitors with experience in
Liverpool student property. Your solicitor will
advise you of the paperwork required from
you – please return this promptly so the process
moves as quickly as possible.
On exchange of contracts, you pay 50% of the
purchase price, less your reservation deposit.
You pay the remaining 50% on completion.
PAYMENT STRUCTURE
ON
£70,000 PROPERTY:
RESERVATION
DEPOSIT
£5,000
50% EXCHANGE
LESS RESERVATION
DEPOSIT
£30,000
25% UPON
SECTIONAL
COMPLETION
(WIND AND
WATERTIGHT)
£17,500
25% UPON
PRACTICAL
COMPLETION
£17,500
CLIENT CARE TEAM
Our dedicated team of client care
professionals will guide you through the sales
process from reservation through to exchange
and completion.
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13. GET IN TOUCH TO LEARN
MORE ABOUT DEVON HOUSE
info@yeungproperty.com
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