What's the difference between UOWN and other property investment platforms?

Great question! The property crowdfunding space has several players, and here's what makes UOWN unique:

Parklane Group backing: Unlike many platforms, UOWN is part of the Parklane Group, which has 40+ years of property development experience. This gives us deep industry expertise, established developer relationships, and often co-investment in projects (skin in the game).

Equity-only focus: We only offer equity investments in development projects. Some platforms offer loans or bonds, but we believe equity participation offers better return potential (though with corresponding risk).

Curated selection: We're selective about projects – typically just a handful live at any time. Some platforms list dozens of opportunities, but we prefer quality over quantity. Each project gets thorough due diligence and ongoing attention.

Low minimum investment: At £50, our minimum is among the lowest in the market, making property investment accessible to more people.

Simple fee structure: Just 2% on investment – no performance fees, no hidden charges. Some competitors take 20-30% of your profits as 'carried interest'.

Track record: 17.7% average returns delivered to date, with no investor losses on completed projects (though past performance doesn't guarantee future results).

Development focus: We specialise in funding property development rather than buy-to-let or existing property purchases. This is where we see the best opportunities for returns.

Protection measures: Third-party sign-offs, tendering processes, and step-in rights provide extra safeguards during development.

Not FCA-regulated: This might seem like a disadvantage, but it actually allows us to be more flexible and efficient. We still follow best practices and investor protection principles.

Personal touch: We're a relatively small, dedicated team. When you contact us, you get real humans who know the projects inside out, not a call center.

Each platform has its strengths. Some offer secondary markets, others focus on commercial property or international projects. UOWN's sweet spot is accessible, carefully selected UK development projects with strong return potential. Choose the platform that best matches your investment goals.