Investor FAQs: Everything Our Partners Ask Us Before Getting Involved

A transparent guide to how we build trust, reduce risk, and deliver long-term value.

When high-net-worth investors explore working with a development company like PropInvest, the questions aren’t about bricks and mortar — they’re about trust, security, and alignment.

And rightly so.

We’ve learned that by being transparent from day one and walking investors through the realities (not just the rewards), we don’t just attract capital — we build partnerships.

Below, we break down the most common questions we’re asked by new and seasoned investors alike, and exactly how we answer them.

💬 “What’s the exit strategy?”

Every deal we take on has at least two clearly defined exit routes. Ideally three.

Before anything is purchased or committed to, we know:

• Who the end user is (owner-occupier, landlord, downsizer, tenant etc.)

• The demand in that market segment

• The timeframe to exit — and what would trigger a change in that timeline

We don't speculate. We scenario-plan.

For example, with a barn conversion, we’ll assess not just resale value, but also rental yield and whether it could suit a short-let strategy. That flexibility is baked in, which gives both us and our investors confidence.

💬 “What happens if the market shifts?”

We build buffers into every deal.

That means:

• Stress-testing GDV at 85–90% of current comparables

• Using actual contractor pricing, not desktop estimates

• Accounting for contingency across both cost and time

• Building planning gain into the deal, so the site is worth more even before we build

We can’t control the market — but we can control our decision-making, due diligence, and discipline.

💬 “How is my capital protected?”

We structure every deal with clear legal frameworks that put investor capital first.

That means:

• SPV structures with charge options available

• Transparent shareholder agreements

• Capital repayment priority (before developer profits are taken)

• Monthly or quarterly reporting depending on deal length

We also walk investors through the legal docs before they commit — so there’s clarity, not complexity.

💬 “What kind of returns can I expect?”

It depends on the deal — and we never promise more than we can deliver.

Typical investor returns sit between 10% and 15% per annum, depending on risk profile, term length, and whether it's debt or equity.

We talk openly about how the numbers are built:

• Projected GDV

• Cost breakdown

• Timeline

• Contingency and risk

• Developer profit vs investor return

We also invite investors to visit live sites and meet the team. The numbers matter, but so does who you're investing with.

💬 “How hands-on do I need to be?”

Most of our investors are time-poor. They’re looking for passive returns — not a second job.

So we handle:

• Full project delivery

• Contractor management

• Local authority relationships

• Build-stage reporting

• Exit implementation

Investors receive structured updates and clear reports, but the heavy lifting is done by our in-house team. That’s what they’re paying for.

💬 “How do I know you’re the right team to trust?”

It’s a fair question. And we don’t dodge it.

Our answer? We tell them to speak to our other investors.

We’ve built this business through relationships and referrals — and that only happens when you do what you say you’re going to do.

We also invite potential partners to:

• Visit live or completed sites

• Meet our contractors and project managers

• Review historic deal performance

• Speak directly to current or previous investors

Our model is built on transparency, not hype. That’s what builds long-term trust.

We’re Building a Reputation, Not Just Developments

At PropInvest, we understand that capital isn’t just money — it’s trust.

And we treat it that way.

By answering these questions openly, even before they're asked, we give our investors the clarity and confidence they deserve.

If you’re considering working with us, we welcome your questions. In fact, we encourage them.

Want to learn more or visit a live site?

Get in touch here or book an intro call with the team.