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Land Acquisition


          History has been generous with those who have focused their resources towards land attainment. All the key evidence suggests a continuation of this trend. An ever increasing number of people are turning to bricks and mortar as a way of funding their retirement, instead of relying on traditional pension funds or the glorified arena that is the stock market. Numerous investors during the last few years have fallen victim to the unreliable and volatile nature of the stock market such as the Marconi disaster or the knock-on effects of the Enron and Arthur Anderson accountancy scandals and more recently the collapse of Northern Rock and Lehman Brothers. Compared to stocks and shares, land offers a much safer alternative. Unlike shares, which can fluctuate overnight, land prices do not change so rapidly, but tend to grow steadily. Land is a tangible asset - an 'investment you can touch'. The major advantage that land has over other investments is its simplicity. With land, the situation is very clear cut: there are no profit and loss accounts, nor balance sheets to worry about.

          Being one of the largest economies in Europe, the UK is a densely populated country. Over the last twenty years the population of England has increased by 3.2 million and is expected to rise to 7.2 million by 2030. The government also intends to grant 3.4 million immigrants full entry into the UK over the same period of time. The UK housing market has seen strong growth since 1999, the recorded number of sales of development land has been in steady decline since 1997. If house-building in England continues at the levels recorded in 2001, there will be a shortfall of over 400,000 homes failing to cater for the additional 3 million households projected by the government between now and 2021.

          Land is a finite commodity and the intelligent choice for the smart investor's money. The simplicity in paperwork and minor restrictions on who can purchase UK land are especially attractive for non-residents who in turn are investing large flows of capital into the land market concentrating on London and surrounding counties. The huge influx of wealth and immigration are sending land prices into unknown territory without respite. Longer life expectancy, more young people choosing to live on their own, and a rise in divorces all contribute to this. The increase in single person households has been one of the most important factors leading to housing shortages in recent decades. By 2026, there will be 9.9 million single person households - this is projected to be 18% of the population


          Based on figures produced by the Valuation Office in January 2006, in England and Wales (excluding London) residential land had an average value of over £1m per acre (£1,052,205). Iin the South East of England, residential land values at that time averaged over £1.3m per acre. The rising value of undeveloped land reflects a buoyant housing market, the shortage of housing and strong economic growth. Naturally these values vary depending on numerous factors, including location, existing infrastructure, and residential appeal. Due to this continued rise in value, investing in land can offer steady, medium-to-long term capital growth. With our expertise, Oxleigh Baron Limited gives you the chance to take advantage of the enormous growth potential that land has to offer.
 
 
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