This rapid pace is being fuelled by basic supply and demand dynamics, changes to economic and planning policies, a constantly evolving international marketplace and a crucial shift in attitudes to the sector both as an asset and an investment class.
Today two thirds of current investors are seeking to increase their exposure to residential. Seismic change in the way people now live, work and shop is having a huge impact on the fundamental makeup, design and tenure of new developments. The UK’s major cities are some of the most cosmopolitan in the world, attracting capital from all corners of the globe. New areas of regeneration are springing up all over the country. Improved infrastructure and progressive design is breathing new life into old buildings, with previously unthought-of uses comfortably thriving cheek by jowel. Not surprisingly, these changes are having a profound effect on the residential real estate market, and that in turn is influencing our advice to clients in master planning schemes, creating quality new places, and optimising returns over time.
Our experts deliver keen market insights
We have a diverse range of projects, with the nature of our advice dependent on client and complexity, spanning from boutique developments to some of the largest, longest term regeneration projects in the country. Whatever the project, our objective is to assist landowners, developers, investors and private individuals identify these new challenges and opportunities. We then help them navigate their way through, enabling them to be at the centre of whatever comes next for residential. This might include breaking down the latest planning policy, keeping pace with ever-evolving trends in specification, amenity and tenure, assisting with macro and micro market analysis or providing access to new capital from individuals and investors from every corner of the world. However fast things are moving in the sector, our clients can rely on us to advise and guide them as their business plans evolve.
Benefit from our local knowledge and global coverage
With our wide coverage across the UK, along with sales teams based throughout our global network, our residential experts are able to combine deep local market knowledge with insights and access to the global marketplace.
We are trusted advisors to clients from across the public and private sectors, including local authorities, public bodies, charities, retailers, funds, investors, developers and propcos. In all cases, our approach is focused on providing innovative thinking and creative solutions customised to our clients’ specific needs.
Our teams provide a complete suite of residential services across development, investment, build to rent, valuation, new homes consultancy and sales.
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