We are Regency Invest

Regency Invest is an international Property Investment Company based in London. Our experienced team of property professionals each have at least a decade of experience, helping you find the perfect buy-to-let investment property that meets your investment criteria.

About us

Regency Invest is a leading UK property investment company, specialising in:

Residential Buy-to-let
Property Investment
Purpose Built Student
Accomodation (PBSA)
Serviced Apartments
Loan Note Investments
Exclusive Off Market Property
Residential Block Sales

Regency Invest cater for a wide variety of investment demands, from low cash input to ultra-high net worth individuals and corporate investment.

Regency Invest exclusively work within the UK property market, providing expert and unique property investment opportunities from established UK property developers with a solid track record.

Our ethos is centred on delivering unique buy-to-let UK property investment opportunities that will deliver long-term high returns in addition to capital appreciation.

The Regency Invest senior team have over 30-years’ experience in the UK property investment market and are fully committed to delivering the highest quality investment opportunities in the UK property market.

About Regency Invest

Regency Invest was established by property investors for property investors.

We cater for a wide variety of investment criteria through our separate divisions, from a property investor purchasing a single property to institutional investors purchasing whole developments.

Regency Invest exclusively offer UK property for investment, drawing on our wealth of knowledge of the UK property market where our senior team have over 30-years’ experience. We work with established UK property developers to offer market leading and unique property investment opportunities that we have confidence will deliver long-term capital appreciation and rental returns.

We believe in transparency; therefore, our due diligence process is second to none and we provide a full due diligence pack to property investors to aid with their own research, before they commit to their purchase.

Our approach is consultative, never the hard sale, as we add value to each and every investor’s experience on their property journey, guiding them through the process of selecting a suitable investment property, through to completing their purchase.

Industry Knowledge

Regency Invest’s senior team have in excess of 30-years’ experience in the property investment market, which we use to source market leading investment opportunities.

Market Analytics

Regency Invest produce market guides, to help property investors understand markets that are new to them, providing relevant and up-to-date information to help buyers make informed decisions.

Due Diligence & Transparency

Regency Invest undertake thorough due diligence on every development that we sell, to enable us to answer buy-to-let investors’ queries professionally and to the best of our ability.

Building Relationships

The majority of Regency Invest’s business comes from repeat business and referrals; therefore, providing a friendly and helpful service to buyers is absolutely critical to our success.

The team at Regency Invest understand that property purchases can be complex; therefore, we provide a dedicated service to buy-to-let investors, assisting with the legal purchase process and financial forecasts. We can assist with mortgages, solicitors and currency exchange. The best part is that you, the buyer, don’t pay us a fee, this is all paid for by the seller.

To arrange your free, no obligation and friendly consultation and to find out how Regency Invest can help to build your high performing property portfolio, please click here.

Ryan Murphy - Director

Ryan has over 10-years experience in the UK investment property market, having worked at senior and board level the past 7-years. As a property investor himself, he's built an impressive property portfolio and carries that real world experience through to helping investors build a high-performing portfolio to secure your financial future.

Mark Ivimy - Director

Mark has over 17-years experience in UK property investment, also a Director of a property fund. Mark works with our developer partners to secure market leading opportunities and complete our due diligence process. Mark also manages our land brokerage, HNW and institutional sales department offering block and portfolio opportunities.

Stephen Friend - Director

Stephen has over 16-years experience in the UK and the Middle East property investment market, with 7-years in Dubai. He has a broad understanding of the process of acquisition, packaging, development, and disposal of varied asset classes globally. This solid reputation allows him to work closely with private individuals, UHNW and institutional clients seeking to build high performing and diverse UK property portfolios.

How Regency Invest Work

Regency Invest adopt a consultative approach as we do not believe in pressurised selling, we believe in adding value.  Our property experts provide a free and completely no obligation consultation with each prospective investor at the start of their journey to identify their exact requirements and discuss their investment strategy to identify how we can help and add value. We then provide our recommendations with selected units within the investor budget in locations and developments that work with their investment strategy.

Once a property is reserved, we guide property investors through the legal purchase process. As we speak with solicitors day-in-day-out, we can help to progress sales and problem solve to ensure a smooth transaction. We can provide options for solicitors,tax advisors and lettings agents to help with your purchase and beyond,however, you are by no means obligated to use them.

If you choose an off-plan property, we frequently visit sites to provide updates to our buyers. We will also contact you prior to completion to ensure that everything is in order for a timely completion, such as arranging finance,arranging furnishing for the property and rental management.

Regency Invest Due Diligence

Regency Invest compile comprehensive due diligence packs with each and every development we sell to provide property investors with the information that they need to conduct their own due diligence, which we recommend that every investor does before committing to a purchase.

Property Details

  • Location
  • Specification
  • Number of properties within the development
  • Property Sizes
  • Furniture Pack Details
  • Building Warranty
  • Number of properties within the development

Planning Permission

  • Planning decision notice
  • Usage type permission agreed for
  • Floor plans

Construction

  • Construction progress
  • Construction company
  • Architect
  • Quantity Surveyor
  • Construction commencement date
  • Target completion date

Buy-to-let Investor Package

  • Pricing
  • Discounts offered
  • Rental Forecast
  • Capitalappreciation forecast
  • Cash flow forecast
  • 5 year forecast
  • Payment plan
  • Mortgage options
  • Deposit protection mechanism
  • Comparable properties for sale
  • Comparable properties to let

Reservation Process

  • Reservation Fee
  • Period to exchange contracts

Property Management

  • Block management
  • Service charge
  • Lettings management

Tenure

  • Leasehold or freehold
  • Lease term
  • Ground rent
  • Ground rent review terms

Company & Director Check

  • Owner of the site
  • Directors of the development company
  • Developer track record

Legal

  • Developers Solicitor
  • Estimated legal costs
  • Lease copy
  • Sales agreement
  • Long stop date on the contract
  • Taxes payable ont the purchase
  • Developer funding
  • Ownership of the land
  • Land Registry Title Copies

We are constantly updating our due diligence process as we speak to investors and solicitors day-in-day-out, so if there is anything else that you need to complete your due diligence that isn’t in the pack, please do let us know as this could help out other investors like you.

Purchase Process

Property Investment can seem like a laborious process, but working together with us makes the process less daunting, our experience and understanding of the market means that you can rest assured that your purchase will be done correctly.

01
Sourcing Opportunities

We identify areas for capital and rental appreciation based upon forecasts from industry experts and our own analysis, which is data driven as we look at various aspects of an area, including, regeneration, industry and company migration, strong economic growth, job creation and undersupply of properties, driving a sharp increase in rental demand and capital growth.

02
Property Selection

We conduct a consultation to find out more about you, your goals and your investment strategy, target areas and based upon this information we provide a selection of opportunities for you to choose from.

03
Legal Process Begins

We collect your reservation agreement, reservation fee and anti-money laundering (AML) paperwork, including a passport copy and proof of address to satisfy the UK Money Laundering Regulations and then report your purchase to the solicitor you have chosen.

04
Exchange of Contracts

Your solicitor will provide you with a report on contract and once all enquiries have been answered, you sign the contracts and pay the exchange deposit committing to the purchase which usually occurs within 28 days of being reported to.

05
Construction Period

If you have selected an off-plan property, we provide regular build updates to our buyers, including photographs, videos and contractor progress reports.

06
Legal Completion

Once the property reaches the point of Practical Completion, the property is signed off for Building Regulations, the solicitors issue a completion notice and request the balance of the funds. Once your purchase complets, the title deeds are registered with UK land registry and the property is handed over to the management company.

07
Refinance & Reinvest

We recommend that buy-to-let property investors invest for the medium-to-long term as the longer you keep the property, typically the more you will benefit. Equity release will allow you to retain the asset, whilst releasing capital to expand your property portfolio.

Developers

Regency Invest specialises in the sale of property to the global investor market. We pride ourselves in partnering with highly reputable property developers who will provide buy-to-let property investors with high performing investment properties.

Property Sales

Regency Invest deliver property developers with an exit strategy, with a team of property experts selling properties to repeat investment property purchasers across the globe, as we help them build their property portfolio.

Off Plan Property Sales

Regency Invest offer off-plan property sales, ensuring that a development is sold before it’s even complete.

Our off-plan sales can also include higher deposit levels, providing part-funding for construction of a development with a built-in exit strategy.

Freehold Reversion Sales

Regency Invest have demand from our investors for Freehold reversions with strong multiples for asset classes including purpose-built student accommodation and residential property.

Block Sales

Regency Invest have a selection of international buyers, including High Net Worth Individuals, property funds and institutional buyers, with appetite for buying unbroken Freehold blocks both completed and off-plan with various levels of forward funding.

Land Sourcing

Regency Invest source development land and commercial buildings for conversion for our developer clients. Many development opportunities are unique and off-market in asset classes including residential, care, commercial and student accommodation.

We undertake a feasibility study and due diligence for each and every opportunity, ensuring that our developer clients have all of the necessary information to complete their own due diligence.

Please  register with us today to ensure that you are the first to know about any new development sites.

Lettings & Block Property Management

Regency Invest’s lettings and block management services are delivered by our network of expert partners who are familiar with the property investor model and have been tried and tested.

They have an excellent track record, offering complete peace of mind.

Consultancy Services

Regency Invest provide consultancy services to a range of UK property developers, who benefit from our wide range of services and years of experience.

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Agent Partners

Regency Invest work with a number of UK property developers, where we exclusively distribute their unique and exciting properties across the globe.

We only work with market leading and reputable developers and conduct thorough due diligence on each and every property that we offer for sale, providing you and your team with the confidence that you are selling quality investment property.

The team at Regency Invest are highly skilled and knowledgeable in the property investment market and are used by our agents as an extension to their own team, providing assistance with answering complex enquiries from prospective purchasers and also assisting with sales progression.

We aim to provide the highest level of service and support to make your job easier, when it comes to promoting our projects.

Why work with Regency Invest

  • Established brand in the investment property market
  • Industry leading sales and support team with over 30 years of experience
  • Unique, market leading property investment opportunities
  • Excellent discounts and incentives on each and every property
  • Exclusive developments from leading UK property developers
  • Opportunities from single apartments to whole blocks of apartments
  • Range of marketing materials for you to use
  • Mixture of completed and off-plan investment property
  • Comprehensive due diligence packs for each and every development
  • Members of the Property Redress Scheme (PRS)

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Regency Invest Reward Programme

Regency Invest work diligently to provide market-leading buy-to-let investment properties and a high-level of satisfaction from anyone who buys from us.

Regency Invest welcome back repeat purchasers time and time again, who are the key to our success and as a result we also receive referrals.

The Regency Invest Referral Scheme financially rewards for referrals to friends, family, colleagues and business associates, who would benefit from our services.

If you know someone who is looking into buy-to-let property investment in the UK and would be interested to discuss their investment strategy with one of the team at Regency Invest, we would be delighted to hear from them.

Regency Invest pay referral fees on exchange of contracts; therefore, you could be paid your referral fee in as little as 4-weeks.

Please contact us today to discuss how you can earn your referral fee.

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Careers

Investment Property Consultant

Regency Invest are actively looking for an Investment Property Consultant to join our rapidly expanding team and support our growth plans for the year ahead.

We are looking for individuals who are professional, friendly and diligent, with knowledge of the buy-to-let property investment market in the UK.

Regency Invest sell investment property to high net worth individuals, institutional and corporate investors and family offices, with deal sizes ranging from £25,000 to £25 million; therefore, you will need the technical knowledge to confidently provide a high-level of service that we expect for each and every purchaser.

Regency Invest are headquartered in London, but due to the nature of the business, frequent international travel is required.

Business Development Manager

Regency Invest are expanding our portfolio of investment property within established and emerging asset classes, working exclusively with some of the UK’s leading developers.

We are looking for a Business Development Manager to join our team to work with property developer clients, undertaking our market leading due diligence process and on-boarding the development.

Technical knowledge of the property investment market and legal structures is essential to ensure that we only offer quality products that have been subject to our thorough due diligence process.

The Business Development Manager will also be responsible for our land brokerage, introducing developer clients with our exclusive land sites.

Regency Invest are headquartered in London, but due to the nature of the business, frequent travel across the UK is required.

Agent Manager

Regency Invest work with a number of UK property developers, where we have secured Master Agency to exclusively distribute their properties across the globe.

The Agent Manager will have the responsibility for recruiting, vetting, training and managing quality property sales agents in Europe, Middle East, Africa, Russia and the Far East, who adopt the same ethos as Regency Invest.

Day-to-day management of agents will include providing literature, project updates, assisting with answering enquiries from property investors, sales progression and assisting with the agents’ marketing programmes.

Regency Invest are headquartered in London, but due to the nature of the business, frequent international travel is required.

Digital Marketing Executive

Regency Invest have an immediate requirement for a Digital Marketing Executive or Freelance marketers to deliver our digital marketing strategy.

Applicants must have extensive experience across digital marketing platforms and experience within the real estate industry.

Testimonials

“Highly Recommend Regency Invest, I bought a unit in Manchester from abroad, which usually has many complications, but Regency helped me every step of the way, very straight forward service.”

Mr K Chung

“This was my first property for investment, so I was apprehensive. I found the consultation really useful and the properties suggested afterwards were exactly what I was looking for. ”

Mr A Mohammed

“The team at Regency were highly professional, answered my questions very thoroughly and helped at every stage of the purchase process. I look forward to adding to my portfolio soon.”

Mr R Hunter

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are Regency Invest?

Regency Invest are a team of highly experienced property professionals.   We provide a one stop property solution to cash-rich time-poor property investors across the world. We also provide bespoke, off-market investment property opportunities to some of the leading UK funds, institutions and HNW investors.  We work with some of the UK's most reputable and ambitious property developers, offering selective, market leading developments to offer to buy-to-let property investors. 

Our property experts have sold hundreds of millions of pounds of real estate investments in their careers, with transactions ranging from £25,000 to £55 million.

Why should I invest with Regency Invest?

Each of our investment property consultants has many years of experience within the property sector and we deliver a level of service and transparency that you simply will not find with any other agent. No pressure sales, just clear and helpful advice to assist in your property search.   We pride ourselves on providing market leading opportunities from reputable developers through the partnerships we have nurtured over the years.  

Regency Invest are here to make your search for a buy-to-let property investment as easy and straight-forward as possible.  Whether you are a cash-buyer, or, want buy with a mortgage, we will provide you with access to our extensive due diligence and market analysis, connecting you with our network of mortgage brokers, solicitors and tax advisors.   Our aftersales service includes regular construction updates from our site visits. We do it all so you don't have to! Better yet, you don’t pay us a fee for buying from us.  

Many of our investors have built up successful buy-to-let property portfolios in just a few short years, now achieving over 15% return on cash invested, as well as building up equity in their portfolio.  

Click here to read our investor case studies.

Why invest in buy-to-let property?

With interest rates on savings accounts at an all-time low and the volatility of the stock market, buy-to-let property investment has long been a popular choice for investors, who prefer to invest in the security of bricks and mortar.

Purchasing real estate for investment is the most straight-forward and proven method of building wealth and generating an income, which doesn’t need to be a time-consuming, or, difficult process.

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Should I buy Freehold or Leasehold?

Investing in a Leasehold property will mean that you own the apartment for a certain period, but you won’t own the land.

You will have to pay ground rent and a service charge and also contribute towards any unforeseen and maintenance issues with the building; however, this is typically managed by the appointed property management company, which is good if you do not live near to the property

With Freehold property, you own the land, but you will have sole responsibility for the maintenance of your building; therefore, if you don’t have the time, or, live near to the property, it may not be the best option for you.

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How do Regency Invest select properties to sell?

Regency Invest undertake extensive due diligence before we market any property development and assess the viability of the property investment.

Some of the main aspects that we consider are: 

Regeneration – is there a regeneration programme underway or planned that will likely add value?

Population Growth – is the local population expected to grow, with large businesses relocating to the area?

Location – is the location accessible for the target market?

Design – does the design and layout of the property meet the demand from the target market?

Student Market – is there a strong student market, as this is linked to improved rental returns? Rental Forecast – what is the expected rental income from the property?

Property Management – is there a reputable facilities management company instructed to manage the building on a day-to-day basis?

Developer Track Record – does the developer have relevant experience? Exit Strategy – is there a defined exit strategy for the property?

Title of the Land – does the developer own the land?

Planning Permission – is there permission to build what they are selling? Legal Structure – is the legal structure robust to protect rental assurances and deposits?

‍Whilst we are not solicitors, we endeavour to ensure that we only select the best opportunities. Your solicitor will act for you and in your best interest and not the developer’s. You should use this opportunity to ask any questions you may have before exchange of contracts, as this is a service you are paying for.

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What locations do you recommend? 

Regency Invest primarily focus on investment for income; therefore, we target our search in regions and cities that have a high level of rental demand and attractive purchase prices, which in turn produce excellent yields. We also target locations where the forecast for capital growth in the medium to long term is good.   The majority of properties that we source are in the Northern regions, which have high rental returns and excellent prospect for capital growth, whilst being considerably cheaper in comparison. For example, the North West of England is forecast for 24% growth over the next 5-years.

Our developments are located in Manchester, Liverpool, Salford, Leeds and Birmingham to name a few.  

Not sure on what locations? Take a look at our location guides.

What is the process to purchase a property?

Each property is different; however, most follow a similar process:

Consultation – initial consultation with a property expert

Review Options – review the options put forward following your consultation

Q&A – ask any questions you may have to complete your due diligence

Unit Selection – once you have identified the development, select and hold a unit

Reservation – complete a reservation agreement, deposit the reservation fee, send proof of identification and address to complete the UK anti-money laundering process

Instruct Solicitors – formally instruct your solicitor

Anti-Money Laundering Process – send certified proof of address and identification, along with bank statements showing the funds

Contracts – your solicitor will send you the contracts, their report on the contact and the relevant searches

Return Signed Contracts – return the signed contracts

Deposit Funds – deposit the funds for exchange of contracts

Exchange of Contract – your solicitor will exchange contracts with the developer’s solicitor for the purchase, securing you the property and setting a timescale for completion

Legal Completion – your solicitor will request the funds for completion, which may be cash, or, mortgage, or, a mixture of both, once they have received the notice to complete, and also request your authority to complete

Hand Over – the developer typically sends out a welcome pack providing the key contact details, dates for rental payments, etc.

Can I meet with Regency Invest?

The team at Regency Invest are always delighted to meet with buy-to-let property investors, as property is our passion and we love to talk about it. We are headquartered in London; however, we do frequently travel across the globe and can also arrange a consultation by video call.

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Do you have a referral programme?

Regency Invest work on reputation and are frequently referred to friends, families, colleagues and business associates of our purchasers, so we have established the Regency Invest Referral Scheme to reward for referrals.

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Can Regency Invest refer me to a mortgage broker, tax advisor, or, solicitor?

Regency Invest can typically offer a selection of solicitors for each property development, who are contract ready and familiar with the development, which can expedite your purchase, however, you are not obligated in any way to use them.

We have built up a network of mortgage brokers and tax advisors, who can assist buy-to-let property investors from the UK and overseas and we can provide you with a referral upon your request.

Who will manage my property once I have purchased?

With each development we sell, Regency Invest ensure that there is a facilities management company in place to manage the building and a lettings management company in place, who are familiar with the development and have a proven track record.

If you are buying your property with a rental assurance, the developer will typically manage your property for the duration of the rental assurance. After the rental assurance, you can either continue with the existing lettings management company, or, appoint your own.

What are the pros and cons of buying off-plan property?

Buying a property off-plan appeals to many buy-to-let property investors.

The main appeal is buying a brand-new property at today’s value, securing with a relatively low deposit on exchange of contracts. The property investor will then benefit from capital appreciation from the point of exchange to when they complete their purchase.

Many off-plan developments are offered with incentives, such as contractually guaranteed returns, discounts, interest on deposited funds and furniture packs.

Please click here to find out more about the pros and cons for buying off-plan

What is a Rental Guarantee? 

Rental guarantees are typically offered with off-plan developments being sold as buy-to-let property investments, where the developer, or, a third party guarantee the rent for a year or more.

The rental guarantee is a contract to pay the buyer a fixed return for the duration of the rental guarantee from legal completion, regardless of if the property is occupied.

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Should I buy property with cash, or, with a mortgage?

During your consultation with one of our property experts, we will work with you to develop a strategic plan and identify what you can afford in both scenarios.

Buying a property for cash would mean you own the property outright with no mortgage costs to consider. In doing so, 5-9% net returns are achievable. Assets such as student accommodation, serviced accommodation and care homes will require a cash purchase.  

Many property investors choose to spread their funds across multiple properties by leveraging their purchase with a mortgage, increasing their return on capital invested (ROCI). Buy-to-let mortgage lenders offer either capital and interest payments, i.e. repayment, or, interest only payments. The latter will lower your monthly costs, but it will not repay any capital.

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Are Regency Invest regulated?

Yes, Regency Invest are regulated by the Property Redress Scheme. We have built a reputation for friendly, non-pressured sales, providing buy-to-let investors with the information to make an informed decision about their purchase.

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