Close Brothers Group plc is an independent investment banking group which was founded in the City of London in 1878 and is listed on the London Stock Exchange. The Group employs circa 2,500 staff and its asset management division manages assets of £8.9 billion as at 31 January 2008 (source www.closeinvestments.com). Its main activities comprise asset management, corporate finance, market making and banking, including asset financing.
The Group has established a strong reputation for independence and integrity. Its growth is largely attributable to an entrepreneurial but conservative approach and it has achieved market leadership in several specialist areas.
Close Investments Limited forms a part of Close Brothers Group plc and now has assets under management in excess of £3.9bn as at 31 January 2008 (source www.closeinvestments.com). The group specialises as Investment Managers in property, fixed income, multi-manager and structured products.
A broad spectrum of innovative investment products are available for institutions, family offices/businesses and private investors.
Close Investments property division manages a range of closed and open ended fund vehicles based both onshore and offshore. The UK property team currently comprises around 20 property professionals together with technical, accounting and administrative staff.
The total value of commercial property under management is currently around £1.1bn with well over 1000 tenants and over 3 million sq ft of space under our care.
The main investment funds under management and which are shown on this website relate to Close High Income Properties (CHIP) and Active Commercial Estates (ACE). Other properties selected from other funds under our control may also be posted onto this website in the future.
Please feel free to browse the various properties on display here and select any which may be of interest to you. Should you have any other queries or questions about the properties within these portfolios or indeed any other questions relating to property investment or Close Investments in general then please contact this office on 0845 600 3660.
For more information on Close Investments, visit the Close Investments website
Risk Warning
This communication is for information purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy. Before making a decision to invest, potential investors are advised to consult their legal, accountant, business, investment, pension, tax or other advisers. This communication is being issued and has been approved by Close Investments which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.
The value of investments can fall as well as rise. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance. Close Investments Limited does not provide advice to, or ensure suitability for, customers in respect to any of its investments products, so that all customers are deemed to be execution only customers. Thus it is reasonable for Close Investments Limited to believe that customers do not expect advice, on the merits of any investment transaction, from Close Investments Limited. An authorised investment adviser should be consulted in all circumstances where advice on an investment product is required. Although Close Investments Limited may have an informed opinion on such matters, it cannot comment on the individual circumstances of each customer.