What We Do

We provide a range of real estate advisory services principally focussing on regeneration and development projects.

We adopt a rigorous approach to risk management to safeguard the interests of our clients and investors and maximise project returns.



We are delighted to have appointed Hertford Investors to manage our £120m redevelopment at Mount Wise, Plymouth. Emma and Richard have an excellent track record in delivering complicated mixed use projects and adopt a very hands on approach to all aspects of the development process from planning to exit, which coupled with detailed financial and project reporting has enabled us to de-risk and maximise project returns on a phase by phase basis.



Doug Friend, Director, Mount Wise (Devon) Limited

Site Acquisition

Using our network of contacts, identify suitable on and off market opportunities for our clients and investors. Prepare detailed financial appraisals, negotiate and agree commercial terms, undertake due diligence and oversee the transaction through to legal completion.

Asset Management

Our asset management approach centres on refurbishment, a flexible approach to leasing, occupier liaison, estate management and planning gain to drive income growth and capital value from a variety of asset classes.

Planning

A proven track record of securing both outline and full planning consents for a variety of uses with a specialisation in the negotiation of change of use and listed building consents to maximise value. Completion of Section 106, 104 and 278 Agreements and discharge of conditions to implement consents.

Funding

The team has access to equity funding for site acquisition, existing relationship banks for senior debt funding for construction and project refinancing. Since 2010, the Hertford team has worked successfully with the Homes & Communities Agency to secure funding for construction costs through the GBB and BFF programmes. An innovative variety of funding routes have been utilised since 2010 to deliver speculative housing projects.

Development

Development Management including tendering and letting construction contracts, construction management, sales and marketing co-ordination to achieve optimum exit. Since 2010 the Hertford team has procured over £30m of construction contracts with several large contractors to deliver 248 residential dwellings and ancillary retail accommodation.

Sales & Marketing

Working with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver optimum exit strategies. Agreeing and monitoring budgets, overseeing the preparation of and finalising all sales and marketing collateral (conveyancing packs, brochures, websites, events, etc), conducting regular sales and marketing meetings, agreeing sales and working through the conveyancing process.