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Student Accommodation Investment Opportunity The Wool Factory 30 Marble Street, Leicester Freehold Subject to Occupational Leases savills.co.uk g Prime location in between De Montfort University City Campus and the Leicester City Centre g Near perfect occupancy record g Converted in 2009 to very good quality cluster flat accommodation g Nine cluster flats providing 41 bedrooms g Passing 2014/2015 academic year income of £187,920 g Anticipated forthcoming 2015/2016 academic year income of £198,960 g Anticipated Gross Initial Yield of approximately 10.0% and Net Initial Yield of around 7.0% Savills Nottingham Enfield Chambers 18 Low Pavement Nottingham NG1 7DG +44 (0)115 934 8055

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Student Accommodation Investment OpportunityThe Wool Factory30 Marble Street, LeicesterFreehold Subject to Occupational Leases

savills.co.uk

g Prime location in between De Montfort University City Campus and the Leicester City Centre

g Near perfect occupancy record

g Converted in 2009 to very good quality cluster flat accommodation

g Nine cluster flats providing 41 bedrooms

g Passing 2014/2015 academic year income of £187,920

g Anticipated forthcoming 2015/2016 academic year income of £198,960

g Anticipated Gross Initial Yield of approximately 10.0% and Net Initial Yield of around 7.0%

Savills Nottingham Enfield Chambers 18 Low Pavement Nottingham NG1 7DG

+44 (0)115 934 8055

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LocationLocated within the prime student accommodation area of Leicester, in between the De Montfort University City Campus and the Leicester City Centre, which is generally the preferred area for students studying at De Montfort City Campus. The area also attracts interest from students studying at the University of Leicester due to its relatively close proximity.

The property is situated on Marble Street which is 0.1 miles from Market Street within the city retail core and 0.2 miles from the De Montfort University Students’ Union on Bonners Lane, within the centre of the city campus.

DescriptionThe property comprises a four storey attached former mill building which was converted in 2009 to provide nine cluster flats with 41 bedrooms targeted at the student sector.

Construction is of solid brick elevations incorporating new window casements and new slate roof covering as at 2009.

The accommodation is as follows:

Flat No. No. of Bedrooms Total

1 4 4

2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 5 35

9 2 2

Total 41

Ancillary accommodation includes a laundrette with four washers which are coin operated; a bike store and separate store. Each of the floors is accessed by passenger lift.

Each of the cluster flats has been fitted to a high standard to include video intercom and key card access, quality floor covering, modern shower rooms and modern designer kitchen/living rooms.

Furniture PackEach flat has soft furnishings, fully fitted kitchen and a large flat screen television. Each of the bedrooms has ¾ size beds, fitted wardrobes, cupboards, desk, desk chair, telecommunication points, and shelving.

ServicesMains gas, electricity, water, drainage and telecommunications are all connected. Broadband is available with connections in each bedroom and each living/kitchen. Furthermore each flat has WI-FI.

There has been a significant investment in the M&E which is all to a very high standard. Central heating is by way of two gas fired boilers in the plant room leading to wall mounted radiators with a trace heating system. Each of the flats has hot and cold water tanks.

ManagementThe property is direct let with the current letting agents being Westmanor Student Living. There is the potential to continue this agreement or otherwise.

TenureFreehold, subject to occupational leases.

Guide Price£2,000,000 subject to contract.

We are advised that VAT will not be applicable to the sale price.

Energy Performance CertificateEach of the nine flats is separately rated for energy performance. Each of the flats has an energy efficiency rating of C.

Student Accommodation in LeicesterLeicester is a very strong higher education city boasting two main universities. In the Times Good University Guide 2015, the University of Leicester is ranked 20th and De Montfort University if ranked 54th, having risen from 86th in last year’s tables. There are 37,475 students, of which 29,295 (78%) are full time and are likely to require student accommodation over the life of their studies. Of these full time students, 24,590 (84%) are under graduates and 4,705 (16%) are post graduate.

The supply and demand imbalance is likely to be intensified by an increasingly restrictive and challenging planning environment which may limit future student accommodation development and consequently should insulate rents and values of well-located existing assets.

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Lease SummaryThe property is currently 95% let for the current 2014/15 academic year with two of the rooms vacant resulting in a rent passing of £187,920 based on a 48 week term.

The property is currently being let for the forthcoming 2015/16 academic year off similar rents per room to the current academic year. We provide a summary of rents achieved for the current 2014/15 academic year and anticipated rents for the forthcoming 2015/16 academic year.

Address No. Bedrooms Rent per Bedroom 2014/2015

Rent per Bedroom 2015/16

Flat 1 4 £95 £95

Flat 2 5 £105 £105

Flat 3 5 £95 £95

Flat 4 5 £105 £105

Flat 5 5 £95 £95

Flat 6 5 £105 £105

Flat 7 5 £95 £95

Flat 8 5 £105 £105

Flat 9  2 £100 £120

Passing rent 2014/2015 £187,920 (95% let)

Anticipated rent 2015/16 £198,960 (100% let)

Based on the guide price and the current and forthcoming year’s gross income, the Gross Initial Yield equates to approximately 10%. Based on anticipated FM costs and taking purchasing costs at 5.8% we estimate the Net Initial Yield will equate to approximately 7.0%.

Investment Summaryg Freehold subject to occupational leases

g Very good historical occupancy record

g Let for the current 2014/2015 academic year with an income of approximately £187,920

g Letting for the forthcoming 2015/16 academic year with an anticipated income of approximately £198,960

g Rents per room range from £95 to £120 per person per week

g Tenancies are based on 48 week terms

g Prime location in between De Montfort University City Campus and the Leicester city centre retail core

g Leicester is a renowned university city with two large higher education establishments

g Gross Initial Yield of approximately 10% and Net Initial Yield of approximately 7.0% after accounting for anticipated FM costs and purchaser’s costs at 5.8%

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Important Notice

Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:

1.  They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.

2.  Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.

Designed and Produced by Savills Marketing: 020 7499 8644 | June 2015

Further Information and ViewingFurther information is available upon request to include the following:

g Tenancy schedule

g Sample tenancy

g Floor plans

g EPCs

g Additional photographs

Viewing is strictly by appointment with Savills

The Wool Factory, 30 Marble Street, Leicester, LE1 5XD

Contacts

For further information please contact:

Michael Donaghy +44 (0)115 934 8030 [email protected]

Will Hyslop +44 (0)207 016 3767 [email protected]

Ollie Barnes +44 (0)115 934 8051 [email protected]