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for traditional finance . We look at the person , their strengths and their knowledge of the area they want to invest in , and provide support in terms of finance as well as industry expertise and advice to help them succeed .”
“ TUHF is not just a financier . We focus on inclusive growth and transformation . We develop and grow relationships with all the key stakeholders in the areas where we operate and we really work to understand the local economies in which we invest .”
Affordable Housing
TUHF ’ s focus is on affordable rental housing , including mixed-use developments and developments for sale .
“ TUHF is about bringing good quality rental accommodation into the market and having a positive impact on innercity and in-city communities . We invest where it makes sense , where it makes a difference , and where it provides tenants easier access to supporting economic activity , such as places of work , services and amenities .”
“ It ’ s a very dynamic market . At the end of the day , everybody needs a home . TUHF operates where people don ’ t qualify for social housing or subsidised rental housing , but also can ’ t afford to buy or rent in affluent areas . We partner with developers that understand this need .”
" We invest where it makes a difference and where it provides tenants easier access to supporting economic activity ."
Another thing that sets TUHF apart is the type of investor that gets involved . The investors are driven by the impact they make , not just by the financial returns .
“ When they make small additional investments like adding Wi-Fi , rooftop gardens or libraries to their buildings , they are opening up access to information , study materials , and safe relaxation spaces that their tenants wouldn ’ t have had otherwise .”
Derrocks believes that the innercity and in-city opportunities are directly impacted by the investment environment created by government and the extent to which investors feel that their investments are protected . Investors rely on government for public health and safety , law enforcement and governance , and to promote an investment climate that makes it easy to do business , amongst other things .
Career Highlights
Highlights in Derrocks ' career include two Masters degrees – an MBA and an MPhil in Development Finance ,
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