The Acquisition Process
From mandate to completion, in four stages.
You give CM2 a mandate. CM2 researches the market, identifies relevant opportunities, assesses them against the mandate and presents a focused shortlist. You decide what to pursue — and CM2 supports you through the purchase.
For private investors, HNW individuals and family offices. Typical allocations from £500,000.
Acquisition Strategy
Before looking at any property, we agree the mandate. Most poor acquisitions start with a vague brief.
- Budget, and how the purchase will be funded
- Objectives — income, capital preservation, own use, family use, or a mix
- Preferred locations, and locations to avoid
- Intended use and investment horizon
- Risk tolerance, including off-plan and currency exposure
- Property type, size and specification
Property Intelligence
Each opportunity is assessed on evidence rather than marketing material. We separate verified facts from estimates, and we say what is still unknown. CM2 does not promise investment returns.
- Location and local market conditions
- Comparable pricing and £/sq ft evidence
- Rental demand and potential income (estimates are labelled as estimates)
- Service charges, ground rent and other ownership costs
- New supply and competing schemes nearby
- Developer track record and asset quality
- Payment structure, liquidity and exit considerations
Opportunity Sourcing
CM2 uses its existing market relationships, developer relationships and property network to identify opportunities that fit the mandate — not to fill a quota.
- Current releases from developers CM2 works with, including Aldar Properties and London Square
- Final-phase and selected completed stock where relevant
- London as the primary market; Abu Dhabi and Dubai selectively
- A focused shortlist, with the reasoning and the limitations shown
Acquisition Support
Once you decide what to pursue, CM2 supports the process through to completion, alongside your own professional advisers.
- Property and unit selection
- Due diligence coordination
- Negotiation of price and terms where possible
- Reservation and purchase process
- Communication with developers and agents
- Coordination with your legal, tax and financial advisers
Buyer-Side Focus
The process is built around your mandate. That includes telling you when an opportunity does not fit, and what still needs to be verified before you commit.
Commercial Relationships
CM2 operates on the buyer side while receiving compensation from participating developer partners when a purchase completes. You are not charged a fee by CM2.
Important
CM2 does not provide regulated legal, tax or financial advice and does not guarantee returns. Figures may be indicative, availability can change, and projected yields are not guaranteed. Obtain independent legal, tax and financial advice where appropriate. Please do not send sensitive personal documents by email or enquiry form.
Next Step
Start with a private consultation.
A confidential conversation about your budget, objectives and timeframe — the basis of your acquisition strategy.