Welcome to AR Developments
“Today, not many deals in London offer a combination of high-yield potential, with planning de-risked. We’re structuring ones that do: and it’s backed by a highly specialised team who’s delivered large development schemes for two decades.”
Introduction
Hi … I’m Arman Rahimi — with a quantity surveying and project management background.
I used to manage large schemes for national house-builders, including Barratt Homes, and now, I turn under-performing sites into rental developments.
My vision is to scale such model across London, and to create living spaces that are both profitable, and make real impact on our national housing crisis.
A Recent Example
As an example:
One of the sites we sourced off-market in West London just had its planning permission granted for 50 units — and 35% of it is Section 106 (affordable).
It has a 12-storey tower on one side of the block, and a modern industrial space on its other part.
We’ve structured this deal so that investors can take out their capital in under 18 months, whilst enjoying returns well above market average.
Our Team
We have a highly specialised team:
- Our chartered Construction Manager has over 20 years delivering complex London builds.
- Our chartered Surveyor: over 15 years of experience controlling pre- and post-contract on high-rise buildings.
- Our Finance Manager will analyse and keep our cash-flow disciplined, and the investor reports clear.
- And myself, as the director, I will personally lead the delivery, throughout.
Altogether, we have been responsible for over £350 million worth of builds throughout our careers, combined.
Examples of the projects we have been involved with are on our website.
Project Overview
The example I was describing is in a regeneration zone, close to strong transport links.
And … in terms of procurement:
We’ll deliver it using a fixed-price JCT Design & Build contract, to ensure cost certainty.
I have built relationships with many main contractors that I have worked with over the years — so we’ll tender out to most of them.
Our Operational Plan
Now: upon completion, our plan is to retain and let the units internally to control operational yield and reduce costs!
Market Context
In our national housing crisis, demand is outpacing supply.
But in this location:
- Rents have climbed 7% annually
- The local Council are eager to secure affordable units
- And logistics firms are actively seeking light industrial space
So basically… such projects are meeting the market where demand already is…
The Numbers
Here’s how the numbers stack up:
- Our GDV is over £22 million (we’ve taken the downsides)
- Our Total CapEx is £16 million (which includes the acquisition, taxes and interest on finance)
- Our Targeted Profit on GDV is 25%
- The Equity Required on such project is roughly £4 million
Investor Return
Finally… in terms of The Investor Return:
We’ll offer:
- 10% annualised interest
- Plus: 50% share of profit
In total, your take-out will be £3.2 million
Which, over your original capital = 73% profit over 18 months
Annualised, that’s an ROI of 49%.
Exit Options
Exit options include:
- Re-finance, or
- Partial sale
Either way — investor capital is secured by real assets, with a clear exit timeline.
We can do these types of projects within 18 months (from acquisition until handover), and we expect full valuation by month 18 — with profit in hand.
Final Note
Now, we find off-market deals like this quite often, and we do our detailed appraisals for each.
Here’s our offer:
To launch projects like this, we’ll be raising around £4 million in equity.
And so, we’re speaking with a small number of capital partners who understand development, and value speed of execution by such highly specialised team.
Conclusion
So if that’s your world:
We’d be delighted to work with you.
Thank you for watching!
