Augusta Bulletin Q1

                     
 
 
 
 
Welcome
to the second issue of our quarterly ezine – the Augusta Bulletin!

The launch of our first ezine in September was a great success and we had good feedback from many of our investors who were delighted to receive a regular update on the progress of their investments.

Our German portfolio, in line with overall German growth, has a total asset value which is on a rising trend to date. In addition the properties collectively have enjoyed a 4.5% increase in their valuation since their original purchase. Put into context against overall performance of German property, we are pleased with the increase.
Click here to download IPD German annual property index.

We believe it is our active asset management of our portfolio which has contributed to the increasing valuations. However we also see that the real estate market in general is lagging behind the German economy by about 12 months and that there is still more capital growth to be gained from many of our syndicates.

We are currently investigating a model that will allow investors to hold on to their investments where there is more potential capital growth and at the same time generate an on-going income stream. We will be in communication with all investors shortly as to how this will work in real terms.

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Also
in this newsletter
 
 
A word on the UK!
 

We have just received very positive valuations for our UK syndicates, the First UK Commercial Property Fund and the Second UK Commercial Property fund for the year end of 2010. Valuers are more optimistic this year in general about UK commercial property which delivered a 14.5% total return last year, the strongest return for four years.

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Looking to have your asset managed in Germany?
 

Augusta offers the full range of property management services for your property in Germany. Property management and facilities management continue to be a vital component of property investment and one that can ensure the success or downfall of your property investment.

As an investor you want to know that the full potential of your asset is being realised. Tenant management, property maintenance and repairs, service charges and rent collection together can provide a real challenge for landlords. Augusta can manage your asset with the experience in Germany to maximise operational efficiency and thus your property income.

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New LinkedIn group!
 

We would like to invite all our investors to join us on linked-in! We have just created a new group called ‘Augusta Investors’ on linked-in. The purpose of the group is to keep you updated with all syndicate development as well as introducing to new investment opportunities.

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Highest GDP since German reunification!
 

Forecasts continue to predict steady economic growth for Germany in 2011, with a 3.6% increase in GDP in 2010. This was the highest since German reunification in 1990, according to the federal statistics office, Destatis.

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New purchase for Cash Faktor!
 
 

Good news for our investors in Cash Faktor! Due to the stringent negotiation process and advantageous purchase price we achieved for our asset in Paderborn-Salzkotten, we have generated a cash surplus which we would now like to invest in a second property.

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