Property Investment in the UK with Urbode
Strategic Property Investment and Management Support
About Urbode
Welcome to Urbode, a property investment and development group based in London. We are a team of seasoned professionals who specialise in developing residential, commercial, and mixed-use properties that cater to the unique needs of our clients. Whether you’re a seasoned investor, looking for prime office space, or a combination of both, we have the expertise to bring your vision to life.
“We’re not silent investors, but partners, adding strategic insight and experience as well as tactical ‘nous’. We’re definitely not your average investment partner.”
Tailored Investments
Our focus is on providing you with a range of options to enhance the value of your investment. To achieve this, we undertake a comprehensive risk assessment to understand fully the risks involved.
Market Expertise
Our decision-making process is guided by valuable insights and comprehensive data analysis. We leverage data to stimulate creativity and identify additional commercial opportunities. Our Logistics, Warehouse, and Storage Division are an example of this approach.
Transparent Communication
Maintaining open and transparent communication with clients, providing regular updates and reports on their investments.
Comprehensive Support
Providing dedicated support for each client, from the initial consultation to ongoing management of their investment, to ensure success.
What We Do Finding Investment Solutions
Product
Our core business is focused on the world of property. With years of experience in the real estate industry, we have developed a unique understanding and feel for the market, enabling us to provide exceptional services to our clients.
Multi-Tenanted Commercial
Multi-tenanted commercial Commercial property with tenants with blue chip covenant delivering a solid NOI from day 1. Understanding the tenants and their business strategy unlocks the underlying value, we have privileged insights.
Mixed Commercial
Mixed commercial opportunities with opportunity to significantly enhance value by repurposing the space, for example planning for residential. We are clear before we start how we will create value.
Permitted Developments
Acquiring large PD (permitted developments) sites that have a simple straightforward strategy and the inherent ingredients to win.. Planning, low build costs with limited structural requirements and no/low social housing requirements.
Immediate Value
Acquiring properties off the market below market value with associated exit secured close to completion (deal turn flip). Fantastic profit within a very short space of time and limited risk.
Property Management, Investment and Acquisitions
Our in-house team and associates overlook our operations in property management, investment, acquisitions, planning and development projects across a wide range of sectors:
- Residential, with a specific interest in the PRS sector
- Regeneration and development opportunities
- Offices, commercial, industrial and light industrial
- Hotels: franchised, branded/unbranded or re-brand and re-development opportunities
- Science parks and data centres
- Student accommodation in undersupplied, affluent locations
- Serviced offices and co-working spaces in emerging local markets
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We have access to a warehousing, storage and logistics division
Urbode’s Experienced Team
Our team consists of experienced professionals in the real estate industry who are dedicated to helping our clients achieve their property investment goals. We have a wealth of knowledge and expertise in property development, investment, and management, and we work closely with our clients to understand their unique needs and preferences. Whether you are looking to invest in residential or commercial properties, our team is here to guide you every step of the way. We pride ourselves on providing excellent customer service and delivering successful outcomes for our clients.
Bernard Spitz
CEO
Simcha Green
Founding Partner
Kris Nayak
Krisna asks the difficult questions and brings data and privileged insights to answer them. Ex-PwC, Krisna led the data and location team for one of the top 4 UK retailers opening 100 stores per year.
Tony Hind
Tony is a retail expert who started his career in Lidl before moving to Tesco where he progressed to Head of Property Development for the North of the UK. He has since been working for the Co-op, most recently responsible for managing the total investment and divestment programmes of the UK estate.
Mark Brewer
Mark qualified as a Chartered Accountant with the National Audit Office. He then worked for seven years at Ernst & Young in both Audit and Transaction services before moving to the Co-operative, where he worked for eighteen years in various roles including Head of Planning and Head of Financial Planning and Analysis.
What Sets Us Apart
Bernard was recently introduced to a public fund that has invested approximately £1 billion in property throughout the UK over the past five years. He played a pivotal role in the fund’s asset management operations, leading to the rapid growth of a team of nearly 100 personnel within one year of inception. This necessitated the appointment of high-end consultants and the development of robust systems and processes to support the team’s operations. The experience enabled Bernard and his team to operate at a new level of data analytics and market operations, backed by a well-structured corporate support system.
Thanks to the support of our strong and high-performing corporate team, we are now better equipped than ever to capitalise on acquisition-related opportunities. Our team not only stress-tests every deal that comes our way, but we also have a deep understanding of market dynamics, enabling us to identify potential risks and opportunities that go beyond just the property itself. This nuanced approach to investment sets us apart from our competitors and positions us as leaders in the industry. By leveraging our expertise and insights, we are able to make informed decisions that lead to successful outcomes and satisfied clients.
Our primary objective is to source property deals that are both safe and lucrative from day one, offering multiple avenues to enhance their value and improve their returns over time. However, our approach is not based on mere hope value. Rather, we leverage our privileged access to unique data and information, obtained through our extensive network of connections, to make better-informed investment decisions. Our data-driven approach allows us to evaluate the risks and opportunities of each deal more thoroughly and accurately, ensuring that we only pursue deals that offer the best possible returns for our clients. By leveraging our data and connections, we are able to stay ahead of the curve and maintain a competitive edge in the market.
Selected Transactions
We approach each opportunity with care and thoroughness while constantly searching for opportunities where we can add exceptional value. In other words, we are not afraid to take on risk when we see the potential for a suitable reward.
IRR 26%+
ROI 57%+
£36m invest
£57m return
< 12 months
Immediate Value
- Purchase high-performing portfolio care homes
- Pre-agreed extension of leases to 35 years
- Institutional covenant
IRR 18%+
ROI 74%+
£22m invest
£40m return
< 48 months
Multi-Tentanted
- 90% of rent is secured with blue chip retailer
- Privileged insight tells us the lease will renew to 25 yrs.
- Yield increase from 10% to 6%
IRR 21%+
ROI 111%+
£33m invest
£68m return
< 48 months
Permitted Development
- Central London hotel purchased below market price
- Not listed
- Convert to high-end residential.
The history of our developments is one of assured yields, impressive returns well in excess of regional averages, and capital growth.
Some of Our Greatest Clients
We have worked with a wide range of clients. Here is a selection of companies we have had the pleasure of working with over the years
Contact Urbode
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Address
Unit J4 Tram Depot,
38-40 Upper Clapton Rd,
London
E5 8BQ