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Bolivia Avenue Project Arbitraging the Building Code: Preconstruction Opportunity in Uruguay. John Tidd Director Horizon DEVCO www.horizon.vg February 20, 2007. Executive Summary. The Concept Affordable Units in a Secure Green environment for young families and empty nesters.
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Bolivia Avenue ProjectArbitraging the Building Code: Preconstruction Opportunity in Uruguay John Tidd Director Horizon DEVCO www.horizon.vg February 20, 2007
Executive Summary • The Concept • Affordable Units in a Secure Green environment for young families and empty nesters. • The Opportunity • A truly unique product given the size and location of our project • Unique Building code gives strategic advantage • The Potential • 20%+ annual returns • Priority for Phase II investing
What We’ll Cover Today • About us • Background on Uruguay • Montevideo Neighborhoods • Location, location, location • Design, design, design • Building Code Arbitrage • Potential Returns • Terms and conditions • Time table • Questions and answers
About Us • Our background is Investment Management with a focus on property through the Horizon Growth Fund N.V. • 21% annualized returns over the last 7 years • Participated in property development companies in Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia. • Operating in Uruguay since 2003 • Managing and Administering Capital in attractive risk adjusted investments is our strength. • Visit our website www.horizon.vg
Background on Uruguay • The Switzerland of Latin America • 3 Million population, 1.4 Million in Montevideo • Democratic Government • Capital of the Mercosur regional group • Experienced deep crisis in 2002-2003 with property falling up to 50% in USD. • Property emerging from crisis - Banks starting to lend again (still 80%+ properties paid in cash) • Estimated positive cycle for up to 5 years • Export growth – Agro related • Tax-free zones in several areas creating call center/IT jobs. • Per the Economist Magazine “the next Chile”
Montevideo Neighborhoods • Carrasco • Premium Residential suburb 8 mi from city center • Mostly single family housing and small high end multi-unit complexes. • Land values at 300 USD/m2 - higher end multi-unit projects at 2000 USD/m2 of new construction area. • Pocitos • Generally 10 storey buildings with only front and limited back visibility – long narrow and dark apartments • Safe and secure environment • Close to the coast and boardwalk • Land values at 800/1000 USD/m2 and at 1200 USD/m2 of area in new construction apartments.
Montevideo Neighborhoods • Generally Growth has been Eastward along the coast. • In the late-90s the Coast city saw explosive growth but increases in property taxes, poor infrastructure (roads and sewerage) and high gas prices (4.5 USD/gallon) have curtailed growth • Growth has been generally eastward. The World Trade Center Business Park has moved the city center substantially eastward.
Why Smaller Units in Multi-unit • Smaller size units is now preferred after • the economic crisis • limited bank lending • Separation and divorce leads to smaller units • down-sizing of older residents • Short-term residents • Demand for 2 Bedrooms is the highest. • Security is a key driver away from single family homes. • Gated communities are not permitted in single family developments – only limited access points.
Location Location Location • Next to the 40 ha Rivera Park on one side • 40 ha of Natural environment for walking, jogging, biking, horse back riding. • Permanent “Green areas” with cul de sac occupy approx. 35% of opposing side • 0.3 Miles to Portones Shopping Center • The major shopping center in Eastern Montevideo • Short Drive to all the best schools • American School (.6Mi), British School (0.8 Mi), Anglo School (0.3 Mi), Italian School • Police station in the park • 6 Miles to the city center via Italia Avenue (.15 Mi)
The Park lane separating our project and the Rivera Park (i.e. not a major avenue)
Arbitraging the Building Code • Carrasco suburb has the highest property values in Montevideo (2000 USD/m2) due to strict building code • 2 Floor maximum with 40% Land Occupancy • 200 m2 of land per unit minimum • With land at 300/400 USD per m2 land value becomes 60k to 80k per unit forcing larger units to amortize land cost. • Our project is across the street from Carrasco • 4 story height • 4 Floor Maximum with 60% land Occupancy
Arbitraging the building code – why we can create a better product at a very motivating price
Size, Size, Size • Most Competing projects are built on 1000 – 4000 meters of land with no park next door • We have over 20,000 m2 of land our project is problably the largest “private” multi-unit project in Montevideo • Size creates cost effective opportunity to provide: • Security • Entertainment: • Gym, • Kids Club, • Pool, • Tennis, • Playground • Services (Maid, Laundry, Delivery) • Plus all the advantages of the park
Design, Design, Design • Our Architect, Carlos Ott, has arguably the best local name recognition and international background • More info at www.carlosott.com • Modern Open Design Concept • Small units – efficient design • Low Density Land Occupancy to ensure Green surroundings
Small, Open and Efficient Design Building 1- 2 and 3 Bedroom
Amenities (preliminary) • Clubhouse for mixed use • Kids Club • Playground • Gym • 2 Swimming Pools • Tennis • Golf Corner • Bike Racks
Individual: Heat by AirConditioning Parking Storage Bin Common Laundry room with washer/dryers Maid changing room with lockers Maid service (optional) 24 hour security Features
Environment • Condominium rules will be strict to ensure an attractive environment. (a/c on in designated installation areas) • Pet Friendly buy must maintain clean and noise free environment • The directors of the co-owners will be empowered to fine non-abiders including: • Noise abuse • Lack of care in common areas • Lack of presence on building façade. • Co-owners agreement to be reviewed with buyers committee prior to finalization
Strategy and Schedule • Phase I • First 3 Buildings • Club House and Pool • Schedule Construction Permit 2Q07 Pre-construction2H07 Construction 2008 & 1Q09 Delivery 2Q09
Competition • BILU is probably our most direct and recent competitor • Located almost 4 miles further east away from the city center on a small artificial lake • More upscale focus with much larger units • In our opinion, they are direct competition with single family houses with too many large units • Located in Canelones the next province but still a strict building code • Our product is much more affordable and avoids competing with single family houses.
Investor Terms and Conditions • 2 Unit Minimum • Restriction on selling until 3 months before delivery (we want investors not speculators) • Discount of 23% to Delivery Selling Price • Reservation Requests to be accepted starting June 1st at 10 am on a first come first serve basis. • Payment Schedule • 10% deposit • 20% at start of construction • 50% during construction • 20% on Delivery
Investor Returns • Rising Property Values have the potential to substantially increase returns • A 10% increase in estimated selling price moves the IRR from 38% to 55% • Given the novelty of our project, premium prices per m2 will probably prevail upon completion. • An easy way to have leveraged returns on Uruguayan property • Staged Capital Contribution creates attractive return while limiting risk
Investor Services • Payments as construction progress • Monthly Construction Updates • On-site sales office for Selling to end users • Administration for renting if desired – estimated 8% Gross Yield + appreciation • Possibility to finance end user as mortgage provider at 10% USD interest rate • Priority in Phase II Construction
How to submit Priority Reservation Request • Prior to June 1st complete reservation form • Submit or fax form on June 1st • 3 Business days to provide deposit 2000 USD/unit. • Form available at www.horizon.vg/devco/bolivia/ • Reservations are non-binding to the buyer meaning can recind at any time up to the 10% deposit. • Priority to choose specific unit in order or receipt • We reserve the right to disqualify applications for any grounds. • Reservation requests are non-transferable except immediate family members.