Where is your money now?
• Most people utilise high street options – Savings Accounts– ISA’s– Bonds
• Low risk, but low returns • Typically 1% to 3%
‘How many millionaires do you know who have become wealthy by investing in savings accounts? I rest my case.’
Robert G. Allen
• A total downward trend in value• Requires specialist knowledge of markets• Decisions being made on your behalf • Lack of control or visibility with what happens to your
money• Alternative investments increasingly popular
So what are the alternatives?
Stock & Shares
The alternatives
• Alternative investments can deliver much higher returns• Lots of options – but tend to be specialist and niche• Property stands out as the obvious choice for most people
– stick to what you know!
‘An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.’ Benjamin Franklin
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UK vs Cape Verde
UK Cape Verde
Market the Property Property Marketed on your behalf
Additional Investment required No additional Investment required
Potential empty periods Assured 7% with ongoing 5% minimum NET rental Yields after completion
Potential Bad tenants Melia Hotel International as your tenant
Tax relief cut in 2017 from 45% to 20% No tax on rental income in Cape Verde
Increase on Stamp Duty on second homes by an additional 3% No Stamp Duty
• Generally two types - Commercial or Residential
• There are pro’s and cons for each
• Commercial property can be more expensive to buy
• But it tends to deliver a higher yield
• Residential Property is often cheaper to acquire
• But management costs are usually higher and yields are lower
Touristic properties combine residential and commercial – an ideal option.
What type of property?
• It’s a freehold property investment• Prime beach-front land • Occupancy driven by tourism, not reliant on one long
term tenant• Marketed to millions of people around the world• Management and maintenance done on your behalf• Benefit from rental income and capital growth• Plus, you can enjoy the added benefit of personal usage
Holiday Resort Property
How to choose the right location?
• The location checklist: – Seasonality – Demand– Saturation– Stability– Longevity
Location is the key factor
What about low season, or hurricanes and other climate risks?
Year round climate = year round income
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• Cape Verde offers year round sunshine• Temperatures consistent at 23-27 degrees • No hurricanes or rainy season
Seasonality and Climate
Some holidays seem to be popular one year and not the next, are enough people going there? • Cape Verde is a sunshine beach destination
– It will always be globally popular• Tourism numbers growing year on year for last 20 years• More flights and operators every year• Easily accessible - just south of the canaries• A tropical location closer than the Caribbean• A welcoming culture with a “no stress” mantra
Sunshine & beaches will always be popular = reliable and consistent occupancy
Demand
Brazil, Rio de Janeiro UK, Bristol and Glasgow
SUMMER FLIGHTS / WINTER FLIGHTS
Germany - Cologne, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Hannover, Munich, Nuremburg France - Paris OnlyNetherlands - AmsterdamPortugal - LisbonBelgium - BrusselsUK - London Gatwick , Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, GlasgowItaly - Verona, Bologna, Milan Malpensa, RomeSpain - BarcelonaSwitzerland - BaselSweden - StockholmBrazil - Rio de Janeiro
Increasing flights from across the world
New flights 2015/16
Cape Verde Tourism continues to grow…
Cape Verde tourism is on the rise again, as it becomes a must-visit destination in 2016
•60,000 Visitors in 2000 •569,000 Visitors in 2015• 5.5% rise on 2014• 3.7 million overnight stays• 8.9 nights stay average
What about over-development, some destinations seem to have too many properties and not enough tourists!
•This is true for some destinations–Caused mainly by a lack of government control
•Cape Verde law prohibits high rise and high density resorts•Legislation exists to protect land •The size of the Islands further restricts level of development•Property owners will be an exclusive group of investors
Cape Verde can not become saturated = property values will grow
Market Saturation
How stable is the country, what about security issues or terrorism?
• Cape Verde is a democratic independent country• Low risk profile for internal unrest • Low risk profile for terrorist incident• Minimal crime levels• Excellent overall safety record for tourism
Local Stability
Safe and secure country = Lower risk investment
Can I expect a good return now and in the future?
• Billions of private investment into the country• Tourism is the key driver of the local economy• Large scale infrastructure improvements being made• Continuous improvement as a holiday destination
– New Blue Lagoon development for example– Improves swimming conditions– Adds exciting Beach club concept
Billions being invested in continuous improvement = sustainable returns
Investment Longevity
Year round climate = year round income
Sunshine and beaches will always be popular = consistent occupancy
The market cannot become saturated = significant capital growth
Safe and secure country = Lower risk investment
Billions being invested in continuous improvement = sustainable returns
The Cape Verde Checklist
And a trusted developer….?
• Developer of 5-star hotels and resorts• Sell the resort properties to freehold purchasers• Retain ownership of Resorts working with Hotel Operators• We don’t just build and move on• We’re in it for the long term with our property owners
The Resort Group PLC
• Group turnover in excess of €110 million
• NET Profit of €28 million in 2014
• Estimated NET Profit for 2015 €32 million
• Significant growth projected this year
• 85% deposit average on property sales
• Assets worth in excess of €100 million
Financially Secure
Global Partnerships
TRG has relationships with globally recognised brands
Gerald Eve – Asset Management (including property valuations)
Deloitte - Auditors
Grupo SanJose – Construction Company
Also have key agreements with hotel and tour operators
Global Partnerships
• TRG have agreements in place with Melia Hotels International and Hilton Worldwide
• Melia operate our completed projects and two pipeline resorts • Hilton Signed for Santiago business hotel and project in Boa Vista• Letters of Interest with several other major brands
• Established market leader in Cape Verde• 2 Resorts successfully completed and operating • The number one 5-star developer in Cape Verde• 3 Resort under construction • 5 Resorts in planning stages• Approximately 6,415 rooms within the portfolio
once completed
Proven Track Record
MELIÃ Tortuga Beach Resort
• 372 Properties
• Opened May 2011
• Voted Cape Verde Leading Hotel past 4 years (World Travel Awards)
• Avg. occupancy since opening in 2011 - 74%
MELIÃ Dunas Beach Resort is the largest holiday resort
on the African continent 2 0 1 5Cape Verde's Leading
Hotel
— MELIÃ Tortuga Beach —
2014 Winner
Certificate of Excellence
Cape Verde's Leading
Hotel
Cape Verde's Leading
Hotel
MELIÃ Dunas Beach Resort & Spa
• 1,251 Properties• Largest resort on African continent• Opened November 2014• Recently voted number one hotel in Santa Maria, Cape
Verde on Trip Advisor• Won several 2015 Hotel of the Year awards including ‘Best
Lifestyle Resort Worldwide’ and ranked 7th Best Hotel Resort in the World 2015
• Full due diligence pack available for all clients
• Overview of TRG and our resorts
• Details our financial accounts
• Land ownership and other legal certificates
• Environment impact studies
• Offers total peace of mind
Due Diligence
755 Property Options just got BIGGER!
• 7% 10% Assured Return
• 5% Net Guaranteed Rental Yield - for the duration of the rental programme, or a 50% share of the net room revenue whichever the greater
• 5 Year Resale Option - The Resort Group will commit to market the property 5 years after investment has been made. This will be at the market value less cost of sale
Guaranteed Returns
£150,000 - £15,000 PA @ 10% - 3YRS = £45,000
£150,000 - £7,500 PA @ 5% - 2YRS = £15,000
TOTAL RETURN OVER 5 YRS = £60,000 (Guaranteed)
Within 5 Years you will have been paid back 40% of your purchase price
Together with projected capital growth at 3% pa £22,500 over 5 years
TOTAL INVESTMENT RETURN OVER 5 YEARS = £82,500
TOTAL INVESTMENT VALUE OVER 5 YEARS = £242,500
Llana Beach Hotel - Sal Island, Cape VerdeCurrently under construction - Due to open 18th December 2016
Llana Beach Hotel - Sal Island
• Currently under construction • Opens November 2016• 601 luxurious hotel suites - 556 Completed• Hot tubs, swim up pools• Full range of 5 star facilities & services
White Sands Hotel & Spa - Boa Vista
• Being sold off-plan• Construction commenced end of 2015• Completed in late 2018/ early 2019• 835 properties• Stunning views from all properties• Situated on Santa Monica Beach, Boa Vista• Regarded as best beach in Cape Verde• The first of 6 planned resorts on Boa Vista
Developer with proven track record
5-star luxury award winning resorts
Guaranteed Returns
Structured exit strategy / resale option
Delivered capital growth on previous resorts
What do you want?
• Your requirements and investment needs
• Discuss budget and property type
• Prepare a bespoke investment option to suit your budget
• Schedule 2nd appointment to discuss above
Next Steps
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