Wandsworth Property Network

Presentations and Networking-

Taxation- Anil Mohanlal

Serviced Accommodation Presentation

Finance Presentation by Augusta Onyiuke-Eluma- focused on Bridging

Auctions Update by Jay Howard

Co-Hosted by Nicholas Marshall

About Anil Mohanlal- Tax Strategy

Experience & Specialism’s: Anil is the founding director of Kumar Strategic Consultants Ltd Ltd having originally set it up as a sole practice in 1985. He therefore has substantial experience (almost 30 years) in working closely with small and medium sized enterprises and is normally the first point of contact for new clients. He has worked with business owners ranging from one man start ups (and helped to grow their business to generate annual turnover of multi million pounds) to much larger companies requiring a multitude of different services. He specialises in working closely with owners of small and medium sized enterprises in various industries helping them to develop strategic plans and improve their growth and profits. He is therefore particularly aware of problems faced by growing businesses in difficult economic environments.

He acts as a non executive director for many businesses helping them to make every day business decisions and reach their goals.

Prior to setting up Kumar Strategic Consultants Ltd (with one client) in 1985, Anil trained with a eleven partner west end firm and qualified as a chartered accountant in 1983.

Outside Work: Anil is keen to get involved in local and national affairs and served almost 20 years working for The Princes Trust helping young entrepreneurs start their own business. His work was recognised when he was invited to Buckingham Palace meeting the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall.

In 2011 he was chosen to accompany a business delegation organised by UKTI to India with a view to increase trade between the two countries. This was timed to coincide with a visit by Lord Green the UK Trade Minister and recognised Anil’s extensive business experience in both countries.

More recently he personally met the Chief Minister of the state of Gujarat in India – Mr Narendra Modi to discuss plans for real estate and tourist development in the city of Ahmedabad.

He likes to socialize with both clients (who have over the years become friends) and also non clients. Anil would argue his main expertise was as a goalie in indoor 5 a side football but now admits age has caught up with him. Nowadays he is not seen with a ball in his hands but a glass of wine…large one.

Augusta Onyiuke-Eluma:

Award Winning Finance Broker- Partner at Foster Denovo

Butler and Noble:

How to Improve your Investment Returns with Serviced Accommodation  

 

In this talk, Abhi Ranawat and Matt Bargery from Butler & Noble will talk about how to enhance your returns by moving from single lets to SA, covering:

 

– Revenue forecasting and analysis 

– Capital allowances

– Designing a differentiated product

– The power of brand

– Investment models – propco, opco, hybrid

 

Abhi Ranawat- Co-Founder, Butler & Noble

 

Abhi Ranawat has spent the last 13 years in the hospitality industry, working internationally at some of the World’s most prestigious hotels. Starting out in Sydney where he launched the restaurant for a high-end hotel, he then worked on the launch of the Burj Al Arab in Dubai and at Oman’s Grand Hyatt, Muscat. Following a successful spell in the Middle East, Abhi moved to London to become a Business Analyst for the accommodation and conference division at JW Marriott’s Grosvenor House Hotel in Park Lane, and then a Sales Manager for both Le Meridien Piccadilly and Café Royal.

In 2009, Abhi launched the Chelsea Bridge Hotel for leading Portuguese hotel operator Pestana, managing sales, revenue and operations. The successful launch saw the property generate multi-million pound profits within 21 months. Abhi was subsequently promoted to lead on the improvements of sales operations across Pestana’s portfolio in Europe, where he helped to increase profitability by 25%. More recently Abhi has managed a portfolio of over 140 SA units across South London before co-founding, Butler & Noble, where he heads up sales and operations. 

Matt Bargery- Co-Founder, Butler & Noble

Matt is an RIBA chartered architect with 17 years experience in professional practice. Matt has designed residential, education and healthcare projects for a number of national and international architecture practices, with construction values ranging up to £9m. He has worked with both local authority and private developer clients and understands the true value of working closely with clients, design teams and contractors to ensure projects are delivered to a high level of finish. Matt is a co-founder of Butler & Noble, where he heads up design and development, consulting our clients on all things strategy and building design. 

 

 

Schedule:

7-7.05- Welcome

7.05-7.10- Auctions Update

7.10-7.40- Finance

7.40-8.00- Networking Break

8.00-8.25- Serviced Accommodation

8.25-9.05- Taxation

9.05- Informal Networking