Investing in apartments builds - what's the scam?

Investing in apartments builds - what's the scam?

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worsy

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Tuesday 22nd July 2014
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http://www.knightknox.com/l/chronicle-house/?sourc...


• Circa 8.52% assured NET rental returns for 2 years
• Boutique studio apartments
• Great on-site facilites - private gymnasium, laundry room and bicycle storage • Walking distance to major universities
• Built and managed by experienced developer
• Great central location in the heart of Chester




With an ever-growing student population, the historic city of Chester is the perfect location for our next student accommodation development Chronicle House.
A building formerly owned by The Mirror Group (TMG), the 62-unit development is within walking distance of local shops, restaurants and bars, and is just a 6 minute drive from the University of Chester, making it an ideal student location.
Each self-contained studio apartment is fully furnished to the highest of standards. Students will also have access to a range of communal facilities including a fully-equipped gymnasium, laundry, bike storage and entertainment lounge.





worsy

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Tuesday 22nd July 2014
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menousername said:
"Circa 8.52% assured"

how can a figure be both circa and assured?

is there really sufficient return / growth where students are involved? how much can they really afford?
Yes odd isn't it. And assured for 2 years so maybe subsidised, then you are left to market forces.

worsy

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Thursday 24th July 2014
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GrizzlyBear said:
Is this an advert?
It's a copy and paste from the advert if that's what you think.

worsy

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Thursday 24th July 2014
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Sid's Dad said:
No scam - but dangerous nonetheless.

Do you understand the student let market? Do you know Chester well? Do you understand the dynamics of the property market as an investor rather than just as a homeowner?

Unless you can answer 'Yes' to all three, walk away. The number of people who sink their life savings into something they don't really understand and can't accurately assess is staggering. Making money from property makes fools of many professionals, let alone amateurs with nowt but a bit of cash and a lot of greed on their side.....
I know Chester. I got sent an email and was intrigued as to why anyone would buy one. Seen plenty of similar stuff in the city mainly hotel related but as it seems to good to be true (and in my mind something to swerve) I wondered what the catch was.

It appears to be 2 years of perhaps subsided rent before you lose your money biggrin