Home REIT Investors: You Are Not Alone.

21 Jan Home REIT Investors: You Are Not Alone.

Home REIT Investors: You Are Not Alone – Smooth Law Can Help

If you invested in Home REIT, you are not alone in feeling concerned, uncertain, or distressed about the future of your investment.

Following intervention from the Serious Fraud Office (SFO), many investors have been left facing the real possibility of significant financial loss, with little clarity about what happens next.

At Smooth Law, we understand how unsettling this situation is, and we are here to help you understand your legal options.

What Has Happened With Home REIT?

Concerns surrounding Home REIT first came to light in 2022, when the company’s share price fell by approximately 70%. This sharp decline followed serious allegations and widespread media reporting that questioned how the business was operating and whether accurate information had been provided to the market.

These concerns escalated further on 3 January 2023, when trading in Home REIT shares was suspended. More than a year later, that suspension remains in place, leaving investors unable to buy, sell, or otherwise manage their holdings.

Ongoing Valuation and Portfolio Concerns

Additional uncertainty emerged on 20 December 2023, when Home REIT announced a material reduction in the valuation of its property portfolio.

The August 2023 valuation revealed that the portfolio was valued at just 42.26% of the unaudited historical acquisition costs. Early findings also suggested that a larger proportion of the properties were held within the private rented sector, rather than being used primarily for homeless accommodation supported by exempt local authority rents, as many investors believed at the time of investing.

Serious Fraud Office Investigation

As a result of these developments, six individuals have been arrested, and the Serious Fraud Office is currently conducting a bribery and fraud investigation into the former management of Home REIT.

For investors, this has led to prolonged uncertainty, with many having already realised substantial losses, while others remain trapped holding investments showing significant paper losses, with no clear resolution in sight.

How Smooth Law Can Help Home REIT Investors

At Smooth Law, we have extensive experience supporting investors affected by failed or mis-sold investment schemes. We have already helped hundreds of clients recover millions of pounds in compensation across a wide range of investment claims.

If you invested in Home REIT and have suffered losses, you may have legal options available. We are happy to discuss your situation and explain those options clearly.

We offer:

Free initial discussions to explore your position

No obligation to proceed

A No Win, No Fee option if you choose to instruct us

A supportive, experienced legal team that understands complex investment claims

Every case is different, and our priority is helping you understand where you stand and what routes may be open to you.

Take the Next Step

If you are a Home REIT investor and are worried about your investment, we encourage you to get in touch for a free, confidential discussion.

You do not have to navigate this situation alone.

Message Smooth Law today to speak with our team and find out how we can help you move forward.

Smooth Law is here to help.