Sama Investments

Sama Investment Group has submitted plans for 31 new residential apartments and three spacious commercial units as part of a mixed-used regeneration scheme known as Highgate Corner. Located on the outskirts of Birmingham city centre, to the north of the iconic Balti Triangle, the proposals would see the transformation of a vacant brownfield site to deliver a new residential community on the corner of Highgate Road, Ladypool Road and Stratford Road. The apartments and commercial units will be available for sale. If you are interested, please email enquiries@samainvestments.co.uk Read more about this exciting news here: https://lnkd.in/gM4BDjA5 #PropertyDevelopment #RealEstate #Birmingham

Sama Investment Group is excited to announce that construction of its multi-million-pound Canalside residential scheme in Birmingham’s Digbeth Quarter will commence in the first quarter of 2025 – with 85 apartments now for sale. The project, known as the Brickworks Canalside – which is inspired by the area’s rich industrial history – will see a range of one-to-three-bedroom homes delivered as part of an eight-storey building along Watery Lane Middleway and Bolton Street, next to one of the West Midland’s most iconic waterways, the Grand Union canal. Read more about this news here: https://lnkd.in/dDJVjk_k #PropertyDevelopment #RealEstate #Birmingham

While the UK continues to see a high volume of people entering higher education, the supply of suitable accommodation continues to fall short of this growing demand…   How can we meet these needs and correct the imbalance? The #solution is purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA).   PBSA is one of the UK’s most resilient real estate sectors. Yet, we know that it has the potential to grow even further.    For students and their families PBSA presents a whole new style of living and assurance. It provides excellent conditions and a range of accommodation styles which can be complemented by amenities, streamlined billing, and a way to make a meaningful difference to students’ social and mental wellbeing.   Alongside this are benefits for communities, including freeing up local housing for families with quality student living space, instead of relying on HMOs, and supporting economic growth.   Over the years, Sama Investment Group has established itself as a leader in finding brownfield sites across Britain’s regions and regenerating them through responsible, sustainable developments, creating quality student accommodation alongside widespread community value.   We look forward to continuing to champion this approach in the years to come. #westmidlands #pbsa #regeneration #planning #growth #realestate #wealthmanagement  #privateequity  #business  #familyoffice  #finance #wealth  #investors  #Commercial #realestate #investments  #landlords  #property #propertyinvestors  #propertyinvestments  #london #manchester  #Birmingham #dubai #india #china #hongkong #singapore  #investing  #finances  #investing  #markets #housing  #money  #venturecapital  #bankingindustry  #connections #coutts #mrics  #rics Sama Investments

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗕𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆, 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 A comment on the Autumn Budget from Bilal Ahmed, Founder and Executive Chairman of Sama Investment Group: “The Government has already made clear its intention to deliver more homes, over this Parliament, than ever before. With a target of 1.5 million new homes, a significant step change in how the housing and development market operates will be required. Already, changes to planning policy – including a reassessment of Green Belt – has been set in motion. The sector waited eagerly to understand, from yesterday’s Budget, where the money would fall to support delivery. Whilst some welcome funding for the sector was announced, there remains much more work to do if the target is to be met. In a significant break from the previous 14 years, it will be local government, registered providers, and affordable housing delivery which benefit from funding boosts (as opposed to the private sector). The Affordable Homes Programme will enjoy an additional £500m, whilst social housing providers will benefit from a long-term rent settlement of CPI+1%. Discounts will also be reduced on Right to Buy, whilst councils will be able to keep all the receipts generated by sales. A further £3bn of additional support for SMEs and the Build to Rent sector – in the form of housing guarantee schemes – will support delivery. Investment in major infrastructure such as East-West Rail and a commitment to HS2 will give further confidence to investors. For individual investors, particularly second home owners, the overall tax environment has become more challenging. However, compared to the pre-Budget speculation there may be some relief the tax increases announced were not higher. For those purchasing a second home, the Stamp Duty surcharge will rise from 3% to 5% from today. In addition Capital Gains Tax will increase – at the lower level to 18% and the higher to 24%. The overall impact is likely to make it more challenging for smaller investors to enter the buy-to-let market, alongside a potential disincentive to exit for those who already have assets. It is likely to squeeze the number of rental properties available across the country. If the Government is serious about meeting its 1.5 million home target, then this Budget must just be the start. More funding, investment in infrastructure, and planning reform is needed – we expect further detail to follow." #AutumnBudget #Property #PropertyDevelopment #Construction #CapitalGainsTax #StampDuty

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗕𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆, 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 A comment on the Autumn Budget from Bilal Ahmed, Founder and Executive Chairman of Sama Investment Group: “The Government has already made clear its intention to deliver more homes, over this Parliament, than ever before. With a target of 1.5 million new homes, a significant step change in how the housing and development market operates will be required. Already, changes to planning policy – including a reassessment of Green Belt – has been set in motion. The sector waited eagerly to understand, from yesterday’s Budget, where the money would fall to support delivery. Whilst some welcome funding for the sector was announced, there remains much more work to do if the target is to be met. In a significant break from the previous 14 years, it will be local government, registered providers, and affordable housing delivery which benefit from funding boosts (as opposed to the private sector). The Affordable Homes Programme will enjoy an additional £500m, whilst social housing providers will benefit from a long-term rent settlement of CPI+1%. Discounts will also be reduced on Right to Buy, whilst councils will be able to keep all the receipts generated by sales. A further £3bn of additional support for SMEs and the Build to Rent sector – in the form of housing guarantee schemes – will support delivery. Investment in major infrastructure such as East-West Rail and a commitment to HS2 will give further confidence to investors. For individual investors, particularly second home owners, the overall tax environment has become more challenging. However, compared to the pre-Budget speculation there may be some relief the tax increases announced were not higher. For those purchasing a second home, the Stamp Duty surcharge will rise from 3% to 5% from today. In addition Capital Gains Tax will increase – at the lower level to 18% and the higher to 24%. The overall impact is likely to make it more challenging for smaller investors to enter the buy-to-let market, alongside a potential disincentive to exit for those who already have assets. It is likely to squeeze the number of rental properties available across the country. If the Government is serious about meeting its 1.5 million home target, then this Budget must just be the start. More funding, investment in infrastructure, and planning reform is needed – we expect further detail to follow." #AutumnBudget #Property #PropertyDevelopment #Construction #CapitalGainsTax #StampDuty

We are delighted to bring an exciting new opportunity to the market – Lawson Street in central Birmingham. With planning consent for 184 student beds, and only a short walk from Aston and Birmingham City universities, Lawson Street is a shovel-ready opportunity in an exciting and fast-growing area of the city. With plans progressing quickly for our scheme at Lancaster Circus in Birmingham, we are simplifying our portfolio in this location to enable and support long-term delivery. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/dTFZVV68 Bilal Ahmed Brett McGee MCIOB Jawwad Nizam Russell Taylor Box Projects ADG Architects PRP ENGINEERING PVT. LTD. Plan Associates Offa

We are excited to announce that Sama Investment Group has seen plans for the Charter House development, with 130 student beds at the edge of Coventry city centre, approved by councillors. The development will see an industrial site on Charterhouse Road transformed to deliver a new student accommodation scheme across four and six storey buildings. This is accompanied by a dynamic range of amenities including study areas, lounges, and a gym. > Sama is considering selling this site with the consent. If you are an interested party, please email us at: info@samainvestments.co.uk Read more about this news here: https://lnkd.in/gth47Uqa #PropertyDevelopment #PBSA #RealEstate #Coventry

We are delighted to announce that, following a positive period of consultation, Sama Investment Group has submitted plans for the transformation of 1 Lancaster Circus in Birmingham... Read more about the plans here: https://lnkd.in/dwnX28_q

𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗮 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝘂𝗽 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗮   Offa, the UK’s first Sharia-compliant bridge finance fintech, has announced that Bilal Ahmed, Founding Partner and Managing Director of Bridge Finance, has transitioned to a new role as Executive Director at the Sharia-compliant bridge finance fintech firm.   Bilal, who founded Offa seven years ago as Chief Executive Officer and is also Founder and Executive Chairman at Sama Investment Group, will continue to work closely with the Offa team providing his considerable bridge finance expertise and serving at Board level. However, he has handed over the day-to-day operations to a team of highly experienced Islamic finance and property experts.   Commenting on his new role, Bilal said: “I am incredibly proud to have seen Offa grow into the leading provider of innovative Islamic property finance products in the UK. We have achieved this by assembling a team of exceptional executives with unparalleled expertise and strong ethical values. I have complete confidence in handing over the daily operations to this remarkable team, while continuing to support them at the strategic and Board level.”   This transition will allow Bilal to focus more on his work with Sama, the Sharia-compliant real estate investment and development company which has successfully raised a student housing fund of £500 million from the far east and more recently launched the Sama Care fund of £250 million.

Statement from Sama Investment Group about the far-right riots... We have been appalled to witness the far-right, racist and Islamophobic violence against our communities in recent days. However, we have also been touched to see an outpouring of support from the vast majority of decent and law-abiding British people who abhor racism and fascism, which of course has no place in our society. Now is the time for hope, not hate. Time for us all to stand strong in our communities, to come together as a nation and find constructive solutions to our issues without succumbing to division. We are proud to be British Muslims, and our rich history within the UK goes back centuries. We believe in the British values of fair play, democracy, respect, tolerance and the rule of law. Indeed, we employ people of all races and religions at Sama. Whatever your skin colour, whatever your religion, now is the time to make a stand, to set an example for these misguided rioters by uniting under our shared values of peace, love and respect. #hopenothate #notoracism #diversity #inclusion #racism