Mayfair Capital - Key messages

• EXPERTISE

  • The senior team possesses a wealth of expertise and has considerable access to ‘off market buying opportunities’ through their wide range of industry contacts. The founders of Mayfair Capital, James Thornton and Guy Brogden, together with Directors Ned Pumphrey and Robert Palmer each have 25-30 years of property experience. Chairman Stephen Musgrave benefits from over 30 years of experience including 11 years as CEO of the Grosvenor Estate.

• STRONG TRACK RECORD

  • Mayfair Capital has a strong track record across its range of investment strategies. Its flagship fund, the Property Income Trust for Charities (PITCH), generates the highest income yield of specialist funds for charity investors. It has outperformed the AREF All Balanced Funds Index by over 10% since launch.

• INNOVATION

  • Traditionally a commercial property manager, Mayfair Capital is seizing a timely opportunity in residential property to plug a funding shortfall from the banks to central London developments. Last year, the MC Property Growth Fund No.2 partnered with a syndicate of private clients to raise £5 million for a £60m development at 2 Hyde Park Square, making a c. 27% return to the Fund in 12 months. Mayfair Capital has since invested into two further residential projects

• CREATIVE ASSET MANAGEMENT

  • Mayfair Capital has successfully added value and generated strong returns by actively managing the properties in its portfolios. For instance, Mayfair Capital purchased a vacant retail space on Cheltenham’s promenade, which it refurbished and let to Radley Retail. The MC Property Growth Fund No. 2 sold this property in January 2011, achieving a 13% return for the Fund in just nine months.

• GROWTH

  • Mayfair Capital continues to invest in its team adding, experienced property professionals over the past two years to gear up for its next stage of expansion. As a result it is seeing increased demand from institutional investors and steady growth of its assets under management. Additions to the team include: Chairman Stephen Musgrave; Sarah Bate as Director of Research; Head of Transactions Ned Pumphrey; and Robert Palmer as Director, overseeing the Mayfair Capital Property Unit Trust.

• CLIENT FOCUSSED

  • Putting clients first is Mayfair Capital's highest priority. Mayfair Capital has over 400 clients including professional investors, multi-managers, charities and pension schemes. Where possible, co-investment by the management team in Mayfair Capital’s funds and performance incentives ensure alignment of interests with investors.