UKCIG today discusses the various factors that affect investment decisions made in immovable property. Investment in property can be by individuals as well as by contractors and developers. Individuals usually purchase property for self-use with many opting for second or third properties as investment decisions. Contractors, builders and developers on the other hand are in the business of acquiring, constructing and developing followed by selling of the developed project. Thus, they need to make a careful analysis of the project at the conception stage itself to ensure good returns on the investments that they make on property development.
UKCIG suggests that developers, builders and contractors need to study and analyze a project keeping in mind the following factors. Policies of the central and local governments along Macro economic indicators of the property market and financial condition of builder have a huge impact on a property project. If a positive growth is projected but the builder lacks financial stability, the project could be a risk as an investment. Thus, financial risks of the project also need to be taken into consideration before finally embarking on any property or development project.

UK Capital Investment Group (UKCIG) understands the significance architectural drawings for creating bold and balanced building designs. Architectural drawings are technical drawings created by architects. Architectural designs of a building illustrate the idea of an architect which has been incorporated as the design elements for that particular building.
UKCIG’s business of construction gives us the advantage of knowing and reading an architectural drawing. First an architect will take measurements of the area in which a project is to be constructed. Physical visits to the site ensure that architects are aware of the site’s topography and environment. Once the site has been surveyed, architects will draw a rough sketch, which will help develop an idea. Once an idea has been selected, architects begin drawing to exact measurements. Each architectural drawing is drawn to scale as the exact measurements are followed during the construction process. Architectural drawings construe site plans, floor plans; landscaping, elevations, exterior and interior finishes, etc., which give the overlook to a building as well as a project. The design elements also specify the materials that will be used for construction of the projects, giving developers and builders a feel and look of their property projects.

UKCIG is a global investment organization specializing in global property, finance and private equity. Our business of investments in properties and construction projects leverages us with the knowledge to help you plan your property projects. Planning is the stage from where the construction project begins. Planning requires an eye for detail on every aspect of your project. This includes what type of property project you want to construct. How much land do you possess? What amount of your finances are you ready to pledge to the construction project? Whether the capital investments that you are undertake for you property project will give you a beneficial Return on investments?
Capital investments in property project begin from the planning stage itself. Once you have decided to undertake a project, you have to start investing in intangibles such as people and processes. You may pay for an in-depth report about the growth prospects of the area in which you are investing finances. You may also have to hire people such as surveyors, lawyers, etc., to guide you on the future prospects and ground realities of the property project.
UKCIG emphasizes planning as one of the most important aspect to be taken into consideration while investing capital in properties.

UK Capital Investment Group understands the importance of constructing and promoting green building projects. Most countries in the world are enacting certifications and specifications for building green property projects. One certification that is being promoted as a landmark for green buildings and sustainable property projects is the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification. LEED was launched by the US Green Building Council in the year 1998. Though UK has a green scheme by the name of BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method), the US based LEED certification is fast becoming popular in the United Kingdom.
UKCIG has already discussed that Investing capital in property requires in-depth analysis. One factor you need to study is the sustainability of the building. LEED certified buildings in the UK denote that the standards and measures suggested by LEED have been adhered to. LEED is not a compulsory programme. Project developers can opt to adopt the LEED standards. When you apply for LEED certification, you will need to adhere to the process as specified by the LEED program for sustainable buildings.
Property developers and investors need to keep in mind, that LEED certification is developed in the US. Its standards mainly thus take into account US requirements and environment. Its credit points are also in US dollars. Accredited professional are recommended by Green Building Council of the US to help increase your credit ratings.
LEED certification means that a building has the ability to be self-sustaining, thus, increasing your prospected returns on investment.

UK Capital Investment Group(UKCIG) will today give suggestions to be keep in mind while purchasing land. Foremost, analyse the real estate market to check if there is an upward trend in price of surrounding areas or not. To do this you will need to probe – you property lawyer, real estate developer, survey of the land, the land records, neighbors or upcoming projects in the vicinity, etc. The more you probe, the more information you will gather about the land. And the more the information you have, the better your property investment decision. Investing money in property should be undertaken by the person who is the prime investor in land.
UK Capital Investment Group (UKCIG) has worked on several construction projects in the Middle East. We understand that once you have finalised the piece of land, the actual process begins – Negotiating with the seller, deciding the mortgage loan, hiring a property solicitor who can be authorized to act on your behalf, creating the contract and exchange of capital and papers while signing the contract along with taxes, if any, to be paid to the government. Once the contract for sale of land has been agreed upon and signed, it will need to be stamped and registered with the Land Registry. If you have taken a mortgage, your solicitor will pass on the title deed to the mortgage lender, or else you will get possession of the deed. Keep in mind that even property investments made for self-use are looked upon as a prominent asset on any investment portfolio.

UK Capital Investment Group discusses the Land Registration Act of the UK parliament. Enacted in 2002, the Land registration Act of UK regulates the role as well as the practices of the HM Land Registry. The Act clearly states that it makes provisions about land registration and for connected purposes. As an investor or purchaser of immovable property in the UK, it is essential for individuals and groups to have working knowledge of the Land Registration Act.
Capital investments in property need to be secured by registering the title to the land or building or estate. As an investor of money in any kind of property, you need to register your property with a registrar under the provision of the Act. It is essential to take the help of a property lawyer to understand what titles require mandatory registry or which ones can be registered voluntarily. Registration of freehold and leasehold properties has different provisions under the UK Land Registration Act. While investing funds in property, you need to add the cost of registration to the cost of the property.
UK property business’ registration law has been simplified and modernized with the Land Registration Act 2002. Along with the Land Registration rules, this Act now gives a more clear title to land for purchased, inherited or transferred properties