London’s 147-155 Wardour Street is a prominent six-storey mixed-use building located in London’s vibrant Soho district. The property encompasses approximately 27,123 square feet (2,500 square meters) of office and retail space.
HEC raised a Real Estate fund to specifically invest in core London Real Estate. The Wardour St property investment commences a $200m fund focused on core+ locations with prime returns.
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The building was previously owned by Hong Kong investor Lai Wing-To, who had included it as part of his “Trinity Portfolio” of West End properties. The property is fully occupied, generating an annual rent of approximately £2 million.
Strategically situated within walking distance of key Underground stations—Tottenham Court Road, Oxford Circus, Piccadilly Circus, and Leicester Square—the property offers excellent connectivity. Its prime location in Soho, combined with its fully leased status, underscores its appeal to both investors and tenants seeking high-quality office and retail spaces in one of London’s most sought-after areas.
“This acquisition is the first of our active investment for London, where we see substantial ongoing opportunities, our investment strategy targets London initially, where pricing has rebased quickly. Our investments will then expand to other cities gateway cities.”
Darren Hawkins
Green Street
Singaporean investment manager raises fund for £200m London spree
In August 2024, Singapore-based investment manager HE Capital acquired the building for around £35 million, reflecting a net initial yield close to 6%.
This transaction marked HEC’s inaugural investment for its £200 million London-focused fund, which aims to capitalize on opportunities in major economic hubs.
