Successful financial performance is all about timing – never more true than in the commercial property market.

Capital values have risen selectively since the low point of early 09 as investors adjust their perception of risk. Nevertheless occupier failures continue and non recoverable costs are increasing – the Government's approach to vacant rates is unhelpful – rents are under pressure and access to debt financing – even at supportable ratios – is still difficult. However, forecasters who are prepared to commit themselves, are becoming more positive about the prospects for the economy in 2010 and beyond.

The timing is right for commercial property investment -

• UK base rates remain at the lowest ever level.
• There is a significant gap between the traditional 'risk free' gilt and property yields.
• Sterling has devalued against most other currencies – global investors are here in force.
• Secured revenue streams from property assets are available at 7% income and above.
• Distressed or overgeared sellers remain in evidence – smaller banks are bringing bad loan books to the market.
• Commercial property is a real tangible asset.

Astranta Asset Management takes advantage of these opportunities. Using the Directors' combined experience it coinvests or manages commercial property on behalf of investors to provide secured income with the potential for capital growth.