We have given some brief descriptions about what land banking is and how the concept of it came about. We have even gone as far as providing scenarios of how land banking can be a lucrative investment vehicle by taking advantage of the massive shortages of homes in the UK and the high demand for prime land.

Land Banking – the First Stage of Real Estate Development Process

Land banking is in fact an essential component of the Real Estate Industry process which can be potentially lucrative in investment returns, provided that you have made the correct investment choice. This is exactly how developers have been able to enjoy impressive returns. Developers also have the added advantage of having in-depth knowledge and research capabilities in identifying prime land before acquiring it. In addition to that, they also have the capital in terms of cash, holding power and expertise to develop the acquired land. This is what regular individuals like us lack. So, suffice to say, land banking is nothing new but through innovative means provided by companies with a unique investment plan it is a possibility for the public to earn lucrative yields from land banking. This is the key objective of Land International in offering you the opportunity to invest in land banking investments to maximize your returns as much as 1,600% in a period of 5 – 10 years.

The history and forecasts of Land Prices in and around London

If we take a look at the history and forecasts of land prices in and around London as reported in The Property Market Report - July 2006, by the Valuation Office Agency of UK, the figures indicate that the average residential building land in the South East (excluding Inner and Outer London) valued at £588,000 per hectare in the Spring of 1993 was worth £2,760,000 in the Autumn of 2003 - a substantial increase for a medium term investment within just 10 years. The table below shows the increase in price per hectare of land in the UK over a span of 9 years.

The significant lifestyle changes in the last ten years in the UK due to the pursuit of better quality life is yet another factor that has affected the higher demand for land investment as city-dwellers hunt for idyllic country retreats such as barn conversions or land for relaxation and leisure pursuits. Planning laws governing barn conversion are soon to be tightened, and the demand for even rural land will soar.

The key strategy of Land International is to buy and then re-sell the more affordable sub-divided freehold plots of land to the average investors purely for investment purposes and not for self-build purposes. While this was not legally possible to do 3 years ago, the change of laws in the UK to allow sub-division makes this new alternative investment method ever promising and opens up a lucrative investment opportunity to investors.

Land International’s expertise is in sourcing land that’s in a sound and strategic position so that planning permission will be granted in the future. Its Land Selection Criteria is:

• To purchase land where land prices without planning permission are rising
• Land adjoining or adjacent or close to existing development
• Land that is near an area with existing or adequate infrastructure
• Land with clearly defined Road Access
• Land that is located in a desirable residential area
• Land that is in an area targeted by Government to build houses
• Land that has been selected by experts and recommended by the best planning consultants
• Land that is reasonably level, suitable for building and has no history of flooding
• Land that is suitable for planning

Why does Land Banking offer investors an attractive and affordable alternative to traditional investments?

Land banking is an attractive and affordable alternative to traditional investments because the investment strategy allows you to invest in prime land without you having to have a large capital and any special skills or expertise. Land International takes care of all the legal aspects and paperwork making it easier for the investor to own a plot of land in a foreign country.

Look out for our next segment where we will disclose the advantages of land investments and lead you closer to making an investment decision that could redefine your lifestyle.

Next segment topics

Segment 5
 Advantages of Land Investments:
 Green Belt land
 Investing in the Gatwick Diamond Area.
 All about Gatwick

Segment 6
 Major Investors in the Gatwick Diamond
 The Business Model
 Why Invest?
 How much to invest?

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