LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW

Hounslow is an area rich in diversity - a diversity of people, geography and business - that makes it one of the most exciting and thriving communities in London.

Nearly a quarter of a million people live in the Borough and their varying backgrounds and culture give the area a bustling, cosmopolitan feel.

Hounslow is one of the great gateways to the capital. It borders Heathrow Airport, the world's busiest international airport, to the west, while its eastern boundary is just a few miles from the very centre of one of the world's greatest cities.

Economic Development

Hounslow is in the heart of one of the most dynamic and sought after locations for business in the world.

Strategically situated between Heathrow airport and Central London, with excellent east-west road and public transport links, it has attracted major blue-chip companies such as Glaxo Smith Kline, Agfa, IBM and Cisco Systems. Companies such as BSky B and Discovery Channel represent a strong TV and media interest.

Prestigious business parks at either end of the borough - Bedfont Lakes and Chiswick Park - provide modern office facilities in campus style locations, while logistics and airport catering are part of a thriving airport support sector based in more traditional industrial surroundings.

It is a centre for international headquarters, for manufacturing, high tech industries and tradable services and it is a world gateway, being home of the busiest international airport in the world, Heathrow.

London has...........

> A British Pound 19 billion economy.

> 40 million of goods and services used each day.

> Almost 30% of all the media jobs in the UK.

> The largest and most broadly-based concentration of manufacturing firms in London - with 87,000 employees (9% of West London employment).

> The UK's largest concentration of IT activity with the industry's top 10 global players having a presence in West London.

> Producer and consumer services that account for 41% of West London employment, and international visitor attractions like Wembley and Earl's Court / Olympia collectively attract over 10 million visitors a year. (SOURCE: www.iondon-first.co.uk)

GOVERNMENT INVESTMENT IN TRANSPORT LINKS

The area is served by both the London Underground and South West Trains, providing quick and efficient links into Central London and the rest of the country.

The Mayor of London, Ken Livingstone recently announced that Hounslow is to benefit from a British Pound 10 billion investment programme to transform London's transport network. Speaking from City Hall, the Mayor said: "This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to reverse decades of under-investment in Hounslow and right across London/'

The main benefit for Hounslow includes the modernization of the Hounslow bus station along with improvements to District and Piccadilly Lines.

The Mayor added:  "The last five years have seen huge improvements in Hounslow's bus services. This investment programme will build on this..'

(SOURCE: www.tf1.gov.uk)
 

LAND & PROPERTY PRICES

The average price per hectare for land in this area was British Pound 759,000 in 1983. In 2006, the average price per hectare for residential development has risen to British Pound 8,450,000. (Source: VOA Residential Building Land Index January 2006).

The average price of a house in Greater London is currently British Pound 257,120, compared to the UK average of British Pound 169,901.

In total, in the past ten years house prices in Greater London have risen by 233%. (SOURCE: Halifax House Price Index, Fourth Quarter 2005)

It is believed that the 2012 London Olympics will provide a further boost to land and property prices in the London area.

THE LONDON PLAN

The London Plan sets out strategic policies for development in the London Boroughs. As a Spatial Development Strategy its objectives are to create an integrated social, economic and environmental framework for the future of London.

The vision of the London Plan is to develop London as an exemplary, sustainable World City, based on three interwoven themes:

> Strong diverse long term economic growth
> Social inclusively to give all Londoners the opportunity to share in London's future success

> Fundamental improvements in London's environment and use of resources

The Borough of Hounslow plays a key role in the West London Sub Region and the area between Heathrow, Bedfont Lakes and Feltham in which the site is located has been identified as an Opportunity Area. This is expected to provide 91 hectares of development to create 5,500 new jobs and almost 1000 houses before 2016.

 

SITE OVERVIEW

Concorde Village consists of a 120 acre former quarry with extensive frontage to Chertsey Road and Ashford Road. The site was formerly a sand and gravel supplier. The site is currently unused apart from fishing lakes and open grazing. The boundary of the site is well denned along the Chertsey Road and secured by chain link fences.

Directly to the south and west of Concorde Village are the rear gardens of residential properties. Residential development in this vicinity is relatively high density. Bedfont Lakes Country Park lies a short distance to the north west and there are areas of established local employment and community facilities nearby.

 

LOCAL POLICY

Hounslow Council will shortly begin a review of the Unitary Development Plan. Preliminary stakeholder consultations commenced in April 2006. The Council expect to publish preferred options for their future strategy and for development proposals in September 2007 with an estimated adoption of the new plans in May 2009.

WHY BUY U.K. LAND?

Land across the UK has increased in value by a staggering 1634% over the past 23 years. Can you say the same for your other investments?

(Source: H.M. Government Valuation Office Agency 2006)

Due to the current shortage of housing in England and the government's plan to build 4.8 million new homes, now is an excellent time to invest in land.

Profitable Plots is committed to helping the astute investor find the right parcel of land at an affordable price and offers you, the client, a fully comprehensive service from initial enquiry to transfer of the full title deed from Her Majesty's Land Registry.

So if you are looking for a medium to long-term investment, a plot of land can also be your pot of gold. Read on to find out how.

WHY BUY U.K. LAND NOW?

BETTER PERFORMER = HIGHER RETURNS

Traditional investments like stocks, bonds or savings are not performing as expected these days. With the value of land going up, land investment has proven to be the better option.

BIGGER POPULATION = MORE HOUSING

With a fast growing population and the current shortage of housing, more housing is needed to meet this demand.

MORE HOUSING = MORE DEVELOPABLE LAND

With housing demand up, more land is needed for development.

MORE LAND NEEDED = HIGHER LAND VALUE

Land that meets the Government Planning Policy Guidelines (PPG) gets planning permission in a shorter period and generates higher returns. At Profitable Plots, we buy land that meets PPG criteria.

 

GOLDEN RULES WHEN BUYING STRATEGIC LAND

Only buy land:

1. In locations where prices without planning are rising

2. Close to existing developments & in desirable locations

3. In areas where Government policy is decided, announced and put into action

4. Selected by proven planning experts

5. Adhering to the Government's planning policy guidelines (PPG)

6. With good drainage and no history of flooding

7. Without covenants that can interfere with planning

8. In an area targeted by government and currently behind target

9. Near existing roads that can support increased traffic

10. Recommended by expert Planning Consultants (DLP)

WHY PROFITABLE PLOTS?

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We leverage on our experts' knowledge and extensive research to offer land with high potential yield.

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HIGH QUALITY PROCESS

Our clients have confidence in our rigorous transaction process overseen by an independent Compliance Department.

HIGH QUALITY RETURNS

Our buy-back guarantee offers you high returns on your investment.

BECOMING A LAND OWNER

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BECOME A LANDOWNER?

RECEIVING THE TITLE DEED

Once you have reserved your plot and our Compliance Department has processed all the details, conveyance takes place. Conveyance is the legal process of transferring land from one owner to another. When you become the new owner, you will receive a document - the 'title deed7 - that shows that you are the registered and rightful owner of the land.

GUARANTEED LAND OWNERSHIP

The agency that dispenses title deeds in the UK is Her Majesty's Land Registry. With 1.3 trillion pounds worth of land and property registered in its database, they register more than 1 million pounds worth of property per minute in England and Wales. Established since the year 1862, you can be confident that their meticulous process of transferring and registering land is simple and reliable.

GOVERNING RULES

H.M. Land Registry registers land according to the Magna Carta or "Great Charter". Signed by King John in the year 1215 at Runnymede, the charter is the last word on various rights concerning land apportionment and ownership. It still governs these rights in the UK today - almost 800 years later.

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