Business model
Our Purpose forms the foundation of our strategy which, through the application of our business model, drives long-term, sustainable growth and value for all our stakeholders.
Values & Culture
Our Values underpin the behaviours we consider vital to achieving our strategic aims.
It is through our Values that we communicate the key aspects of Helical’s Culture to our stakeholders, providing insight into the principles and the ethics that support our Purpose.
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Integrity
Through our honest and open approach, we aim to engender the respect of everyone we work with
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Excellence
Using our market experience and intelligence, we strive to be “best-in-class” in everything we do
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Collaboration
Building strong relationships and teamwork are at the heart of our success
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Creative
We are passionate about developing innovative and inspiring spaces
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Sustainable
Working for the long-term benefit of our stakeholders, local communities and the environment drives the decisions we make.
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Dynamic
Energy, adaptability and agility are core to our approach
Resources
Assets, skills and knowledge to create our competitive advantage
Property
A high quality portfolio of land, buildings and identified future opportunities.
People and Culture
A motivated, qualified and experienced team.
Market Expertise
Comprehensive knowledge of the markets in which we operate, built through multiple property cycles.
Relationships and Reputation
An extensive network of joint venture partners, advisors, and industry contacts. A long-standing reputation for speed of execution and excellence in delivery.
Financing
A strong financial position with access to a variety of sources of funds, from Shareholder capital to external borrowings.
Property
A high quality portfolio of land, buildings and identified future opportunities.
People and Culture
A motivated, qualified and experienced team.
Market Expertise
Comprehensive knowledge of the markets in which we operate, built through multiple property cycles.
Relationships and Reputation
An extensive network of joint venture partners, advisors, and industry contacts. A long-standing reputation for speed of execution and excellence in delivery.
Financing
A strong financial position with access to a variety of sources of funds, from Shareholder capital to external borrowings.
Business activities
Working for the long-term benefit of our stakeholders, local communities and the environment underpins all our activities
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01 Structure and funding
Long term
Use our own capital combined with external debt where we see value in holding an asset for long-term income and capital growth.Short/Medium term
Identify a joint venture partner, limiting our capital commitment and risk exposure, whilst linking our return to performance. -
02 Develop
Actively manage our assets throughout their development, working with trusted suppliers and focusing on quality, efficiency and safety.
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03 Let
Look to let our properties on flexible terms to a diverse, financially robust tenant base.
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04 Manage
Through proactive asset management we drive the rental value forward whilst maximising occupancy.
Value creation
Enhanced value for reinvestment or realisation
£839.5m
Investment property value
3.8%
Helical's MSCI Central London Office Total Return Index (3 year)
5
Office buildings certified or targeting BREEAM “Excellent” or above
92.3%
Average staff retention
13.2 years
Average length of employee service
3
Sites for development in joint venture with TfL
98.9%
Of all contracted rent collected
3.4%
See-through average cost of debt
27.5%
Loan to value
Stakeholders
Generation of long term value for our stakeholders
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A Shareholders
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B Partners
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C Suppliers and contractors
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D Occupiers (tenants/customers)
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E Employees
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F Local communities
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G Government and other regulatory bodies