Gaze Holdings

For a property developer to receive commissions to export their expertise to other countries is a substantial endorsement. Demand for Gaze services is fast transforming Gaze Holdings into a global source of bespoke property investment and development. For example, Gaze has worked with global giants such as Coca-Cola and Johnson&Johnson in a variety of demanding Pacific Basin locations such as Vietnam. This international success is testament to the emphasis Gaze places on combining global best-practice with regional knowledge and local service.

The drive to leverage cross-border opportunities has led Gaze to create a number of capital funds, offering investors a secure window into challenging but rewarding local markets and the unique and exclusive property opportunities they offer.

A Model of Global Expansion

South Pacific Property Fund Marketing PDF

South Pacific Property UK Limited Partnership PDF

South Pacific Property Fund
The current focus of the fund is New Zealand commercial property, where Gaze has identified two unprecedented windows of opportunity. The first window is the New Zealand Yield Gap. NZ property yields are already among the highest in the world, made even more attractive by the gap between those yields and the cost of borrowing. The international investment community has begun to identify this gap: $880 million of international funds flowed into NZ commercial property in 2003. The second window of opportunity is the strategy the governments of Australia and New Zealand to commit themselves to compulsory superannuation (pension) funds. A substantial proportion of these funds must be invested in commercial property. All reports state that capital growth must follow in the immediate future. Investing now gives participating investors the combined benefit of high yields and capital growth.

Baltic States
Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania membership of the EU represents an unparalleled opportunity to take advantage of the incredible progress the Baltic States have made since the break from Russia. Home ownership, once zero, is now affordable for 15% of the population. A series of Gaze feasibility studies carried out by on-site staff is intent on locating the best sector for investment. It may be property, it may be distribution, but the key is not just to offer investment opportunities, which are plentiful, but to have clear and reliable exit strategies in place.

Croatia
Gaze believes this beautiful country is the hidden jewel of Europe's future. Today the world still dismisses Croatia as a hotbed of unrest, but those who have experienced Croatian hospitality, food, culture and the sparkling coastline know that tourism will soon explode back to the Adriatic. Gaze is focussing on opening European eyes to the appeal of Croatian property.

"Mi-Pods" - United Kingdom Studio Accommodation
Traditional British concepts for student accommodation is totally inadequate for today's more sophisticated, more discerning purchasers of higher education. A great deal of Gaze design commitment has been dedicated to the creation of the "Mi-Pod": a revolutionary modular living space based on off-site assembly. From natural high tech wiring and security to the kitchen sink, the "Mi-Pod" is superbly adaptable to individual needs. A parent can purchase for a child at university, or investors can rent Mi-Pods for a healthy return. The concept is well ahead of the market, but its proven success show that the Mi-Pod is the future of British student accommodation.

Sri Lanka
A mass exodus of tourists from this country has left behind a wealth of beautifully-located but sorely-neglected properties. Gaze market intelligence indicates that the tide is turning. The return of tourists is now imminent and Gaze aims to offer fund partners access to the excellent opportunities offered around some of the most beautiful beaches in the world.