Expertise

Real estate investment
Vantage acts as a strategic property advisor and procurer of investment opportunities in the UK real estate market for overseas investors. Since 2003 the Vantage team has created opportunities in all the commercial sectors, with the emphasis on the office and industrial markets.

Acquisition criteria
Vantage investors have equity available for investment in the UK commercial property market. Acquisitions will be opportunity-led in the £5-£25m lot size range for single assets.
Portfolios in excess of this figure will be considered. Location is the key. Offices should ideally be located in central London/Thames Valley; industrial/distribution should be located on the national motorway network and retail in strong centres nationwide. The focus will be on core-plus, multi-let or single-occupier buildings, strong covenants and minimal risk.
Asset management
Asset management functions are dealt with exclusively in-house. The “hands on” approach is the cornerstone of Vantage’s philosophy. The management team has a track record of developing good relationships with its occupiers over the years and this has led to numerous value enhancing situations.

Joint ventures
Vantage structures joint ventures bringing likeminded investors together. Joint ventures with a value of over £130m have been entered into to date and further partners are being actively sought.

Overseas taxation expertise
Vantage is experienced in offshore tax structuring and has advised over 20 overseas companies (Isle of Man, BVI and Nevis) and four Property Unit Trusts (Guernsey).
Vantage is regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors