Fund Launch

Braemar Group PLC 16 October 2006 RNS RELEASE BRG/16/10/06 BRAEMAR LAUNCHES ITS FOURTH FUND Braemar Group plc has launched its fourth affordable housing residential property investment fund, Coronation IV Limited Partnership. This Partnership has been formed to invest in vacant property above shops carrying capital allowances, continuing the series of tax driven residential property funds. Coronation IV Limited Partnership, promoted by Braemar Group's wholly-owned subsidiary, Braemar Securities Limited, aims to enable investors to invest in buy-to-let property, while claiming tax relief for their investment against their income. The Partnership is seeking to raise up to £5 million in cash. The anticipated closing date for the fund is Friday 22 December 2006. Chief Executive, Marc Duschenes comments: 'The launch of the fourth fund in this series aims to further consolidate Braemar as a Residential Property Fund Manager, building upon its previous fund successes.' Marc continues: 'Future funds launched by Braemar will be structured to allow investors to use the new A-Day legislation to hold residential property within pensions.' For further information please contact: Marc Duschenes - Chief Executive Mark Stubbs - Sales Director Julie Serrage - Investor Relations Tel: 0161 929 4969 Notes to Editors Braemar Group plc creates and manages residential property investment funds, via collective and tax efficient investment schemes, targeted at the high net worth individual community. Coronation Limited Partnerships, Braemar's unregulated collective investment schemes, have been set up to invest in residential property, carrying capital allowances, affording investors a blend of exposure to the residential sector and tax relief. Braemar Securities Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Braemar has four divisions: Property Investment/Fund Management Braemar currently has three funds under management with a fourth, Coronation IV Limited Partnership, launched in October 2006. Braemar receives an annual management fee plus a carried interest or performance fee, which may be linked to an index. Property Management Once a fund is put in place, Braemar either manages it in-house or sources all property management functions, including overseeing development and project management, arranging finance and insurances, tenancy management and rent collection. Whilst project driven fees typically generate a high margin up front, the longer term management activity provides Braemar with a trail of recurring fee income. Property Trading and Development Braemar also trades reversionary residential property, acting as agent or principal and from time to time is involved in property development on its own account. It has been appointed to manage a portfolio of reversionary properties on behalf of the Taylor Richardson series of funds. These properties are grouped together in a long-term investment fund managed by Braemar. Corporate Finance This division primarily acts as arranger and promoter to the various residential property funds being launched by the Group, and offers specialist advisory and fund raising services for both public and private companies, through a network of high net worth individuals. Following A-Day, Braemar is also preparing for the launch of a £25m residential property fund that will be suitable for SIPP investment early in the new financial year and is also monitoring the developments in the Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) legislation. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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