Ansar has graduated from UCL in Mathematics & Computer Science and has experience at the world’s top real estate investment firms such as Octopus Investments and in M&A at EY. He has sourced and acquired millions in off-market real estate investments and spearheaded our development strategy.
The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be to him) said:
“Seeking of a halal earning is the (next) Fardh (duty) after the Fardh (Salah)”. (Baihaqi)
Family Values Meets Institutional Values Independent family owned real estate group & shariah compliant. Family Values Meets Institutional Values Independent family owned real estate group & shariah compliant.
Our Services
Shariah Compliant Real Estate Investment
Our commitment begins at the acquisition phase and extends beyond the delivery through to operations.
Asset Management
We offer landlords peace of mind through guaranteed rental income and specialist real estate management on both residential and commercial assets.
Residential & Commercial Sales
Our dedicated team identify investment opportunities throughout the UK, including off-market opportunities you won’t find anywhere else, before anyone else.
About Us
ARC & Sons Investment Group (ARC IG) is a vertically integrated real estate investment and development group leading the way in buy-to-lets and developments within the UK. In addition to sourcing and managing our own portfolio, we also create Shariah-compliant joint venture opportunities for our clients to benefit from asset-based security.
Who We Are
Our team consists of pioneers in property investment, management and development that have over thirty years of industry experience.
Now, we’re sharing all that knowledge and experience – with a private network of investors.
Our proven track record of successfully identifying and acquiring below market prospects shows that we specialise in maximising rental yield on our buy-to-lets through a streamlined renovation and letting process, as well as uplifting asset values through our fast-paced development projects.
We know that raising capital for projects without Riba (interest) has always been a problem, especially as banks who specialise in this field have rules which most don’t understand and are far from friendly… they give a little but want a lot.
Our aim is to take away the stress of dealing with Banks and Financial Institutions, and as a one-stop shop we offer our investors and clients the opportunity to work with seasoned portfolio landlords to achieve their targets whilst upholding Shariah values.
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Why ARC IG?
OUR VALUES DRIVE VALUE
If you’ve been invited, then you have spoken to one of the Directors and you will know one or more of them.
Our extensive networks in this field privileges us with the ability to source deals before they are on the general market and every deal undergoes due diligence by all the Directors.
Simply put, we get the best deals, and if we’re not willing to invest ourselves, then we won’t ask you to invest!
Simply put, we get the best deals, and if we’re not willing to invest ourselves, then we won’t ask you to invest!
Our purchasing model is completely independent of debt-financing which has a two-fold benefit.
First, interest is excluded from every stage of the process; acquisition, development, lettings and even sales – every penny earned is halal.
Second, we are positioned to complete without the delays or costs associated from borrowing with banks or financial institutions.
Choose the Project you want your money to be invested into and observe the progress of the Projects at anytime.
Our purchasing model is completely independent of debt-financing which has a two-fold benefit.
First, interest is excluded from every stage of the process; acquisition, development, lettings and even sales – every penny earned is halal.
Second, we are positioned to complete without the delays or costs associated from borrowing with banks or financial institutions.
Our extensive networks in this field privileges us with the ability to source deals before they are on the general market and every deal undergoes due diligence by all the Directors.
Simply put, we get the best deals, and if we’re not willing to invest ourselves, then we won’t ask you to invest!
Simply put, we get the best deals, and if we’re not willing to invest ourselves, then we won’t ask you to invest!
Our purchasing model is completely independent of debt-financing which has a two-fold benefit.
First, interest is excluded from every stage of the process; acquisition, development, lettings and even sales – every penny earned is halal.
Second, we are positioned to complete without the delays or costs associated from borrowing with banks or financial institutions.
Investors have access to our exclusive, fully automated ‘Co-funding’ Platform. Our technological expertise delivers a fully digital experience with no need to leave your home
Choose the Project you want your money to be invested into
Observe the progress of the Projects at anytime
From inception (arrow) delivery (arrow) exit funds returned and profit given
RECENT PROJECTS
- Mixed-use Building Acquired for £600k including purchaser costs in 2015
- Planning Approved for Conversion of Upper Vacant Space into Residential 9 Bedroom HMO
- £210,000 renovation works and planning costs
- Let entire Residential Space to Social Housing Provider above market rent at £135k pa (avg. of £1250 pcm per room)
- Let Commercial Space to Restaurant Provider at £28,500 pa
Highlights
- Total Costs – £810,000
- Gross Rent – £163,500 pa, earning an unprecedented 20% Yield in London
- 2024 Valuation at £2.5M
- Asset Growth of over 200% in 9 years.
- 3 Bed Short-Leasehold Flat acquired for £165,000 including purchaser costs in 2018
- Lease extended to 125 years for £60,000
- Renovation and planning costs £130,000
- Planning Approved for conversion to 1×3 Bedroom Flat + 1×1 Bedroom Flat
Highlights
- Total Costs – £355,000
- Gross Rent – £39,600 pa, earning 11.15%Yield
- 2024 Valuation at £710,000
- Asset Growth of 100% in 6 years.
- 3 Bedroom House Acquired for £270k including purchaser costs in December 2022
- £5,000 Renovations to extend into 4Bedroom House
- Previously let at £1,100 pcm, obtained vacant possession and re-let to Home Office Provider at £1,800 pcm
Highlights
- Total Costs – £275,000
- Identical houses on the same road sold in excess of £300,000, representing a 10% saving on acquisition
- Gross Rent – £21,600 pa, earning 7.9% Yield
- Mixed-use Building Acquired for £270k including purchaser costs in December2022
- Purchased with a 10 Year FRI Lease in place with reputable restaurateur tenant at £16,000 pa and an outstanding rent review
- FRI Lease extended until 2039 in January 2024 with rent renegotiated at £27,000 pa with 5 yearly upward only rent reviews
Highlights
- Total Costs – £270,000
- Identical buildings on the same road valued at £350,000+, representing a 20%+ saving on acquisition
- Huge Potential for residential conversion to upper floors, increasing the value of the property significantly
- Net Rent – £27,000 pa, earning 10% NET Yield
MANAGEMENT BOARD
Stress free renting is exactly what they do; I always receive my rent on time and never had any issues.
Jahed Abdullah
The only firm I’d recommend, never any late payments and my property has been kept in the condition I gave it in!
M. Al Akaidi
Great communication and have found them to be honest and very professional. Rent is always paid on time without any hassle.
Charles Thomas
“In ARC & Sons Investment Group we have found the local hub that secures significant off-market opportunities and uses their national connections to maximise yield on every purchase. This gives us the security we need.”
M. Hossain
MANAGEMENT BOARD
Ansar Ahmed Choudhury
VP Acquisitions
Afsar graduated from the London School of Economic and Political Sciences and has experience at some of the world’s top financial trading brokerages such as AxiCorp. He has managed the ARC IG portfolio since inception and established ARC IG as a leading public sector housing provider in London.
Afsar Ahmed Choudhury
VP Asset Management
Ahmed is the founder and Managing Partner of ARC IG with over 30 years of real estate investment, management and development experience. Having served on several real estate advisory boards and holding senior positions in leading Shariah compliant real estate investment firms in the UK, he has been responsible for the acquisition and management of over tens of millions of real estate investments. In 2017, he founded ARC IG in order to facilitate halal profits in the real estate sector for his expansive network of investors.
Ahmed Reja Choudhury
Founder & Managing Director
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