Housemouse UK is, to say the least, an unusual fund provider for property development offering what must be the ultimate in risk management. It owes its growing success to the major shortcomings of the stock market and investors who, having withdrawn their money, are looking for a safer haven. Plus the thousands of homeowners wanting to invest the equity accruing in their properties as values continue to rise.<p></p><p> The company has an on-line &amp;“community&amp;” of property investors embracing a database of over 1200 investors who receive relevant information via the internet. </p><p> Created by Lady Lea Beven, a one-time agony aunt for Investors News, she is mainly targeting smaller developers although she has worked closely with housebuilders such as Bellway, CALA, Charles Church and Conran. The company&amp;’s current portfolio is around &amp;£9.5 million.</p><p> Lady Lea is interested in buying entire developments once she and her team have &amp;“done their homework&amp;” and planning permission has been granted. Housemouse UK then becomes the sole point of contact and handles all the sales and marketing for the development. &amp;“I want the housebuilder to feel secure in the knowledge that he has sold the entire project before work even commences.&amp;”</p><p><br> </p><p><b><b>Key contacts</b></b><br><b><b>Antler Homes 01794 …