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LAP reveals upbeat half-year results

 


London & Associated Properties said its portfolio is proving resilient to the UK’s wider problems as its rental income rises in its half-yearly results today.


 


The listed retail specialist grew its rental income to £8.6m for the six months to 30 June 2010, compared to £8.5m for the same period last year.


 


Its average unexpired leases are eight years, with 68% of income generated from leases with in excess of five years to run.


 


The value of London & Associated’s portfolio stands at £210.5m.


 


Although, following the sale of antiques market Antiquarius for £17.82m – a 5.74% net initial yield to Cadogan Estates Property Investments – it fell to £183m.


 


Under the EPRA accounting standard, its net assets are £72.2m.


 


The group also completed a 12-month extension to its revolving credit facility with the Royal Bank of Scotland to September 2012.


 


Michael Heller, chairman of London & Associated, said: “I feel we have a strong core portfolio of properties that are proving resilient to the UK’s wider problems.


 


“I therefore look forward to the future with reasonable confidence.”


 


annabel.dixon@estatesgazette.com


 


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