Property-backed returns. Completely hands-off.
Founded by Ryan Wessen, Concept Investment Properties sources, renovates and manages residential properties across the East Midlands. You provide the capital. I handle everything else and deliver the returns.
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The Reality
Sound familiar?
Most people who want to grow their wealth through property never actually get started. Here's why.
Cash is losing value
Inflation is eating your savings. High-street savings rates barely keep up, let alone grow your wealth.
Stocks feel unpredictable
You want returns, but the volatility and headlines make it hard to sleep well at night.
DIY property takes over your life
Sourcing deals, chasing trades, managing tenants — a full-time job for a supposedly passive asset.
You don't know who to trust
Property investment is crowded with marketers, course sellers and operators with no track record. It's hard to tell who's for real.
A note from the founder
"I built this the way I'd want my own money run."
I'm Ryan Wessen. I started Concept Investment Properties because I'd seen too many investors lose money on property deals that looked great on paper and fell apart in practice. Overpriced sourcing fees, renovations that ran over by 40%, managers who vanished once the money was in.
I wanted to run this differently. So I do:
- Source only deals that stack up on conservative underwriting
- Run every renovation in-house with a trusted trade network
- Share every number — purchase price, costs, end value, profit
- Never take on investor capital unless I would put my own money in
Every investor who partners with Concept works directly with me — not a sales team, not an account manager. That's the whole model.
The Asset Class
Why property?
Capital Growth
Property in the UK has consistently outpaced inflation over the long term. Renovation-led strategies push this further by acquiring below market value and building equity through refurbishment.
Rental Income
Tenanted properties generate monthly cash flow from day one. With rental demand at record levels across the Midlands, occupancy rates remain strong and void periods are minimal.
Tangible Asset
Unlike stocks or funds, property is a physical asset you can visit and inspect. Your capital is secured against bricks and mortar, not a number on a screen.
The Region
Why the East Midlands?
The East Midlands offers some of the strongest fundamentals for renovation-led property investment in the UK. Entry prices sit well below the national average, while rental demand keeps growing. Employment hubs, strong transport links and a structural shortage of quality housing stock all underpin it.
We operate in areas we know street by street. That hyperlocal knowledge means better deal sourcing, more accurate cost estimates and faster lettings. We know what tenants want in each postcode.
Where we invest
The Operator
Why Concept?
Full Transparency
Every deal comes with a full financial breakdown: purchase price, renovation budget, projected end value and ROI. No hidden fees, no vague projections.
Operators, Not Outsourcers
We project-manage every renovation in-house with our own trade network. We're on-site, controlling costs and timelines. Your capital doesn't pass through layers of subcontractors.
Hyperlocal Knowledge
We invest exclusively in areas we know street by street. That means better sourcing, more accurate valuations and faster lettings. We understand what tenants want in each location.
Capital Recycling
Through the BRR model, we refinance completed projects to return your capital so it can go into the next deal. Your money works harder without any additional outlay.
How It Works
Three simple steps to your first deal
Book a Free Call
Tell Ryan what you're looking for — investment horizon, target returns, how hands-off you want to be. He'll explain what's currently in the pipeline and whether it's a fit.
Review the Deal
When a suitable opportunity comes up, you receive a full deal pack: the property, the numbers, the renovation plan, the projected return. You decide whether to proceed — no pressure.
Invest & Earn
Legal agreements go in place. Your capital is deployed. We handle everything — acquisition, renovation, lettings or sale — and deliver your returns on the agreed terms.
Deal Structure
How your investment works
Joint venture model
We operate on a joint venture basis. You invest alongside us into a specific property, with agreed terms, timelines and returns. This isn't a fund and your capital is never pooled.
- Investments are formalised through solicitor-drafted joint venture agreements
- Your capital is deployed into a specific property. It is never pooled into a fund
- Full deal documentation is shared before any funds are committed
- You choose which deals to participate in, with no lock-ins or blind commitments
How your capital is protected
Legal Framework
Every deal is backed by a formal legal agreement drafted by qualified solicitors. We recommend investors take independent legal advice.
Asset-Backed Security
Your investment is tied to a physical property asset, not a promise. You can visit and inspect any property in our portfolio at any time.
Regular Reporting
Quarterly performance statements, renovation progress updates and full financial transparency throughout the lifecycle of every project.
Is This Right For You?
Who we work with
Good fit
- You have £25,000+ available to deploy into property
- You want genuinely passive income without managing tenants or tradespeople
- You prefer tangible, asset-backed investments over stocks or crypto
- You are comfortable with a 6–18 month investment horizon
- You value transparency and want to understand exactly where your money goes
Not a fit
- You need guaranteed returns or capital guarantees. Property carries risk and we will always be upfront about that
- You want instant liquidity. Property is a medium-term commitment
- You are looking for day-to-day involvement in renovation decisions
Track Record
Results that speak for themselves
Since launching in 2024, we've delivered strong returns across a growing portfolio of residential renovation projects in Derbyshire and the wider East Midlands.
Investor FAQs
Common questions about investing
We find the properties, run the renovations and take care of ongoing management. You provide the capital and we deliver the returns. Everything is backed by real property assets you can view in person at any point.
Our investment packages start from £25,000, though most investors typically participate at the £50,000–£100,000 level. We'll discuss the right entry point based on your goals during your consultation call.
Returns come through rental income, capital appreciation on sale, or a mix of both. The structure varies by deal and what we've agreed with you. Before you commit to anything we'll walk you through full financial projections so there are no surprises.
Mostly residential: terraced houses, semis and small multi-unit buildings across the Midlands and North of England. We look for properties that are underpriced because of condition, in areas where rental demand is solid and growing.
Most renovation projects run 3–6 months from acquisition to completion. Larger developments may take longer. We keep investors informed with regular progress updates throughout the process.
All investments are secured against real property assets. We provide full legal documentation, regular reporting, and you can visit any property in our portfolio at any time. We operate with complete transparency.
Let's talk about your first deal
Book a no-obligation call with Ryan. We'll walk through our current pipeline, explain how the deal structure works and answer any questions you have.
Free 30-minute call · No obligation · Speak to the founder directly