Investment Opportunity: Sports Residential Development - Church Road, Whyteleafe, Surrey, CR3

- PROPERTY TYPE
Block of Apartments
- SIZE
37,674-43,056 sq ft
3,500-4,000 sq m
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Key features
- Dual-Income Residential Asset Reliable earnings from community tenants + academy players, producing higher occupancy stability than standard BTR.
- Government-Backed Rent Support Eligible for affordable housing subsidies & supported accommodation schemes, reducing risk and improving yields.
- London-Commuter Demand Without London Prices Access to London within minutes = constant rental pressure and waiting-list demand for low-cost units.
- Live-Train-Stay Housing Model Residents benefit from gym access, changing rooms, wellness support, and sports facilities, improving tenancy retention.
- Elevated Parking Structure Maximises Land Value Building above parking creates rentable space + paid parking revenue on the same footprint.
- Gymnasium Membership Upsell & Tenant Perks Tenant access + paid external memberships generate recurring subscription income.
- Long-Term Tenancy Partnerships with Clubs & Academies Potential for block-lease agreements with football academies, sports universities, and semi-pro clubs.
- Strong Planning Advantage via Community Benefit Affordable housing + youth accommodation significantly improves planning approval alignment.
- Locked-In Occupancy Regardless of Economy Demand for low-income rentals + supported athlete housing remains stable even through downturns, protecting cashflow.
- Capital Gain Through Early-Stage Uplift Development uplift provides investors with asset appreciation + income yield, outperforming standard residential models.
Description
Location: Whyteleafe Sports Village
Type: Affordable Housing + Athlete Residences + Parking & Gym
Investment Options: ROI %, Capital Gain, Hybrid
Projected Financials
CapEx: £2.60M
Revenue: £510K/yr
ROI: 7-9%
CAP Uplift: 67%
Summary
This development delivers low-income community housing combined with academy/player accommodation, addressing rental shortages in the London commuter belt while supporting grassroots sport. The building will feature:
Affordable residential units
Athlete/student dormitories
Changing rooms + medical rooms
Gymnasium access for tenants & athletes
Parking under elevated structure
Why This Investment Stands Out
Eligible for London & South East affordable housing subsidies
Area with high rental pressure & strong demand for low-cost units
Potential VAT & tax relief for supported community housing
Stable year-round occupancy from residents + academy players
Enhanced planning strength due to affordable accommodation
Investor Options
Fixed ROI backed by government-supported rent
Capital Gain via early development discount
Brochures
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- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
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Investment Opportunity: Sports Residential Development - Church Road, Whyteleafe, Surrey, CR3
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