At A&K Property Ltd, Alex & Kate Sikorsky’s extensive experience in property development has enabled us to perfect how to maximise returns by identifying marginal gains often overlooked by other developers in the field. We specialise in transforming property development opportunities into higher yields and faster margins on cost. Using their proven methods, we deliver the best possible risk-adjusted returns on every property development project we undertake.
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Properties with real potential
Unlocking Property Development Opportunities
Our property development process begins by discovering genuine opportunities. With our experienced team and extensive network, we evaluate over ten properties each month. From these, we select up to five promising developments for detailed due diligence. Our financial models clearly forecast expected returns and assess potential risks, which we carefully manage.
How We Enhance Property Development
- Strip properties back to bare bricks and joists.
- Reinforce the structure and install new flooring.
- Fit the latest insulation and sound-proofing solutions.
- Upgrade electrics, plumbing, and gas systems.
- Plaster, paint, and furnish to a high specification.
By focusing on these key improvements, our property development process delivers exceptional quality and maximises value.
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By pre-selling/letting properties and collecting payments in advance
Maximising Returns Through Smart Property Development Letting Strategies
In property development, optimising returns goes beyond bricks and mortar. Before selling a completed development, we rent it out to maximise profitability in key areas like London, Dundee, Kirriemuir, and Arbroath. This unique approach helps reduce risks such as vacancy, default, or damage — challenges often faced by developers in cities and towns across the UK.
How We Achieve High Yields in Property Development
- Finish properties to an exceptionally high standard.
- Use flexible pricing models.
- Offer discounts for advance payments, such as half-yearly or yearly.
- Regularly review pricing to balance occupancy and income.
- Market properties effectively to the right target audience.
- Provide excellent customer service seven days a week.
By combining these strategies, our property development yields high returns with lower risk.
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And return capital to investors
Delivering Strong Investor Returns Through Expert Property Development
In property development, different risk levels offer varying returns. Typically, refurbishment projects yield margins above 25%, construction projects exceed 35%, and planning-stage developments can reach over 45%.
Investors provide the deposit, legal fees, stamp duty, and initial build and debt servicing costs. In return, they receive a priority return, paid pro-rata, plus a share of the remaining profits. This share may be weighted in our favour if we guarantee the debt or offer higher priority returns.
Our fixed return model offers investors secured returns with a second charge on the acquired assets. The return depends on the risk level, with full planning and development risks attracting higher returns than income-producing assets.
Investors working with Inspired can expect their initial investment plus profit shares within two to three years. Often, we return capital earlier by completing and refinancing or selling property development projects in stages.
No investment is guaranteed, but we consistently deliver high returns and offer personal or corporate guarantees for added security.
Our exciting pipeline includes projects in Arbroath, Dundee, Kirriemuir and London.
How We Categorise Risk in Property Development
- Refurbishment: Updating tired properties to maximise capital and rental value.
- Construction: Completing building works after planning permission is granted.
- Planning: the property is either a vacant site or an obsolete building which needs a change of use or wholesale re-development and so requires planning permission