Property Investment Franchise From Platinum Property Partners

The NatWest/BFA Franchising Survey 2009 reported that most franchisees can expect to break even by the end of year two.  Unlike almost all other forms of buy to let investment, the PPP core business model generates such high levels of rental income that each property acquired by a PPP Franchise Partner is expected to be cash-positive to the tune of £1,000+ per month, from the outset.  This means their investments truly are assets from the start – servicing their own debt and providing profit on top – which will then bring additional, lump-sum returns and rewards in the medium to long term.

A unique, market-leading proposition

The Founders of PPP, multi-millionaire property investors and entrepreneurs, Steve Bolton, Nick Carlile and Richard Davies, have  invested in excess of half a billion pounds in property over the last 20 years, across 14 different countries, and built up outstanding reputations within the international property industry.  Their experience in and passion for mentoring, teaching and supporting other people to replicate their own success, together with the robust buy to let investment systems and strategies they had developed in building their own portfolios,  led to the launch of the PPP franchise in mid-2007.

Franchise Partners are given personal, intensive initial one to one mentoring and then ongoing training and support, which includes workshops held at least once every two months, direct contact with a business development manager, and access to an exceptional team of property, legal, financial and business experts who are familiar with the PPP franchise strategies and goals.  Successful entrepreneurs build their security on multiple streams of income, and with today’s busy lifestyle, flexibility is key.  The PPP franchise has been designed to be flexible and non-exclusive, so Franchise Partners can operate their business from home, part-time or full-time, and are not only allowed to have other income streams, but are encouraged to do so. 
 
Over the past twelve months, despite the ongoing economic recession and property market downturn, PPP Franchise Partners have continued to grow and make excellent profits from their UK portfolios.  PPP’s business models for maximising return on capital have proved both resilient and adaptable to the current global crisis, and many Franchise Partners are also experiencing elevated profits, thanks to the current low Bank of England base rate and its effect on repayments on tracker mortgages.  

Manali, investing in West Drayton, is making £1,700 a month pre-tax profit on one house in multiple occupation (HMO) and £1,800 on another, after the mortgage and all bills associated with the property have been paid.  The rental income for properties let in this way – typically 6 rooms rented individually to working adults, rather than letting the whole property to just one family or to students - is significant, and provides an average yield of 14%.   Kim and Steve, based in Cardiff, are making just over £2,500 a month from two HMOs, the relatively high outgoings for one property with a significant mortgage repayment, balanced by income of nearly £3,400 a month.

Growing and adapting to the market & demand

While profits have remained high for Franchise Partners, the huge changes in the mortgage lending market over the past year or so have meant a massively increased level of capital input is required to purchase and renovate a typical HMO.  PPP is committed to making sure Franchise Partners are able to continue to build their property businesses, so the Founders have put a lot of extra time and resources into training and workshops, and some new strategies have been adopted to take advantage of the best opportunities currently available.  Working with passive investors and taking control of a property by way of a lease, rather than buying it outright, are two examples of ways in which PPP is encouraging and helping Franchise Partners to conserve their capital and maximise returns.

In order to further help Franchise Partners accelerate the growth of their business and diversify their portfolios, PPP has also developed passive investment opportunities, which require capital input, but no time commitment.  With Platinum Portfolio Builder, PPP turns an investment of around £27,000 (plus a variable amount of working capital, returned at the end of the project term) into significant equity by sourcing, acquiring and managing a small portfolio which is bought at a minimum 25% below current market value, verified by a RICS surveyor. While this option is unlikely to provide cashflow, it is a medium to long term strategy, which still gives a very sound return on capital invested.  Many Franchise Partners are already using PPP's systems for acquiring properties like this themselves, and achieving even higher discounts and returns through spending more time sourcing and negotiating deals. 

Another passive investment option is a loan scheme, where capital is loaned to one of the Founding Partners to help finance their own property ventures.  Interest is paid monthly to the investor at very attractive rates, which vary according to the amount and length of the loan.  For Franchise Partners and other high net worth individuals who have significant amounts of capital in the bank or in under-performing investments, this can provide extra income and a sensible choice, while they're using other capital to build their portfolios. 

These additional investment options are also available outside the franchise, to selected parties who don’t have the time or desire to be actively involved in building a portfolio, but still want to benefit from the market-leading returns offered by property.  These carefully chosen individuals are invited to join as Passive Investment Partners.

A powerful group of like-minded individuals

Partly because of the reputations of the three Founding Partners and partly because of the undeniable quality of its Franchise proposition, PPP has been able to attract leading figures in their relative fields to become part of its ‘power team’.  This group of advisors and experts in the business, legal, financial and property spheres, includes individuals and organisations that it would be either impossible or prohibitively expensive for people outside the franchise to access.  Both current Franchise Partners and those considering joining, recognise the significant value of being able to gain first-hand training, advice and support in this way.   

PPP takes a holistic approach to business and measures the success of its Franchise Partners not just by financial performance, but also by health, happiness and contribution to others.  All those involved with the Franchise have a genuine desire to give back - whether that's in terms of money, time or sharing skills - and tend to approach life with a win-win attitude.  In terms of the property business, that means looking for deals which make a good investment, but in doing that, also solving a problem for the vendor or property owner, whether that be time, money or situation-related.  The rents that PPP Franchise Partners charge are usually higher than other landlords', but the accommodation provided is of a better standard, there are no extra bills for tenants to worry about, and they are treated well.  The very high level of occupancy in Franchise Partners' properties is proof of the demand for safe, secure, quality rented accommodation.

In addition to the acclaimed coaches and speakers within the power team, PPP provides personal development workshops, books and other learning materials to help Franchise Partners set and achieve their goals.  PPP donates a minimum of 10% of its annual net profits to non-profit and charitable causes, and Franchise Partners are encouraged to join the Founders in a commitment to sustainable and effective giving, sharing the wealth that they create.

Alex Ferretti is a Nutritional Therapist, based in Stratford-upon-Avon, who joined PPP as a foundation Franchise Partner.  “The reason I joined the franchise was so that I could benefit from not only the great strategies and support provided on the property investment front, but also the continuous personal development opportunities offered to Franchise Partners, and the focus on health, balance and happiness.  This holistic attitude to achieving freedom and success in life is something I had not come across before in any other company, and I can honestly say I am proud to be a part of this group of truly inspirational people.” 

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