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Transforming Land into Extraordinary Investment Opportunities

At RCR Wealth & Fund Management, our track record speaks for itself. Each project represents our commitment to maximizing value through strategic planning, deep market knowledge, and strong industry relationships. Explore our case studies to see how we transform underutilized assets into premium development opportunities.

Fountain Lane, Oldbury, Birmingham

Project Overview

  • Acquisition: £7,100,000 for 24 acres
  • Final Sale: £14,700,000 to Lovell Homes
  • Timeline: 18 months from acquisition to sale
  • Net Profit: £5,755,000
  • Return on Investment: 81%

The Challenge

This substantial 24-acre site in Oldbury presented significant planning challenges and required considerable initial capital investment. The land had potential but needed strategic vision and expert planning navigation to unlock its true value.

Our Approach

Our comprehensive strategy included:

  • Strategic Financing: We collaborated with Together Finance to secure optimal funding for both acquisition and subsequent planning costs.
  • Planning Expertise: Our team worked intensively with local council and planning committees to achieve residential consent for 247 homes, navigating complex regulatory requirements.
  • Infrastructure Coordination: We managed critical infrastructure considerations, including road closures and traffic management plans to ensure development viability.
  • Developer Relationships: Leveraging our established connections with national builders, we identified Lovell Homes as the ideal development partner, negotiating terms that maximized value while addressing local housing needs.

The Outcome

The project delivered 247 new homes to the Oldbury community while generating a substantial £5,755,000 profit. This success demonstrates our ability to identify undervalued land assets and transform them through strategic planning and development expertise.

49/51 Holloway Head, Central Birmingham

Project Overview

  • Acquisition: £11,270,000
  • Final Sale: £20,875,000
  • Project Type: Commercial to residential conversion
  • Planning Achievement: 240 residential apartments

The Challenge

This central Birmingham property required significant change-of-use permissions and faced complex urban planning constraints including height restrictions and limited parking options. The proximity to the HS2 rail development added both opportunity and complexity.

Our Approach

Our strategic development plan included:

  • Demolition & Planning Consent: We secured necessary permissions to demolish the existing commercial structure and develop residential apartments in its place.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Close collaboration with local architects ensured the new building design met all safety regulations and building codes.
  • Urban Constraints Solutions: We developed innovative solutions to overcome height restrictions and parking limitations in this prime city centre location.
  • Transportation Integration: Our planning approach emphasized the development's strategic location relative to the HS2 rail line, positioning the apartments as ideal housing for Birmingham's evolving transportation landscape.

The Outcome

The successful transformation from commercial to residential use created 240 new apartments in a high-demand area of Birmingham. The project addressed critical housing needs while nearly doubling the property value, demonstrating our expertise in urban redevelopment and planning optimization.

Former Rolls Royce Factory, East Kilbride, Scotland

Project Overview

  • Acquisition: £1,300,000
  • Final Sale: £5,500,000 to Cruden Homes
  • Project Type: Industrial to residential conversion
  • Planning Achievement: 80 residential units

The Challenge

This former industrial site required significant rezoning and remediation to transition from manufacturing to residential use. The project needed to address local housing shortages while being sensitive to community needs.

Our Approach

Our development strategy focused on:

  • Local Authority Engagement: We worked closely with Scottish planning authorities to demonstrate how the development would address housing shortages and benefit the local community.
  • Community Investment: Our planning application included significant contributions toward local educational facilities, strengthening community infrastructure.
  • Economic Impact: We emphasized how the residential development would boost the local economy through construction jobs and increased housing supply.
  • Developer Selection: Our relationship with Cruden Homes ensured the project would be developed by a builder with strong Scottish credentials and quality standards.

The Outcome

The successful conversion from industrial to residential use delivered planning permission for 80 new homes, addressing local housing needs while generating a 323% return on the initial investment. This project exemplifies our ability to identify redevelopment opportunities with significant upside potential.

Cortland Apartments

Project Overview

  • Initial Acquisition: £15.5 million
  • Final Valuation: £135 million
  • ROI: 770% increase in asset value
  • Timeline: 36 months from acquisition to completion
  • Investor Structure: Forward funding team earned a 60/40 profit split

The Challenge

This large-scale apartment development required substantial initial investment and complex planning enhancements to maximize its potential value.

Our Approach

Our comprehensive strategy included:

The Outcome

The transformation resulted in a remarkable 770% increase in asset value over just 36 months, with our forward funding team earning a substantial 60/40 profit split.
  • Planning Optimization: We secured enhanced planning permissions that significantly increased the development potential.
  • Innovative Funding Structure: We implemented a forward funding approach that minimized risk while maximizing returns.
  • Premium Developer Selection: Our exclusive network allowed us to identify and secure an ideal national developer partner.