Birmingham real estate firm heads to London seeking further expansion

Property development and investor Godwin Group has recently opened a London office adding to its existing Nottingham and Birmingham bases.

The new London outpost, based in Mayfair, will provide a new base of operations for both arms of the business, Godwin Developments and Godwin Capital.

Godwin is already creating links to Greater London, the South East and South West of the UK and further expanding the geographical scope of Godwin Developments’ commercial and residential portfolios.

Andrew Mitchell, group investment director of Godwin Group, said: “As a leading international financial centre, London is a key location for Godwin Capital to enhance its corporate profile [and] provide expansion opportunities.

“The build-to-rent (BTR) sector continues to grow apace; operators are looking to take advantage of improved yields and a wider selection of sites across the UK as infrastructures improve and lower land prices make development lucrative.

“Many of the key players in this market are based out of head offices in London. Godwin Group’s new London office is strategically located to provide this vital link, local contact and expertise for its regional businesses.”

The London office launch comes after several new hires at Godwin Group. Staff numbers have increased by 60 per cent.

Also, recent successes include the planning approval for Godwin’s proposed new BTR scheme of 201 apartments at The Landmark development in Derby.

Stephen Pratt, group land director of Godwin Group, concluded: “Godwin Group has seen huge growth over the past months. Our new London office will allow us to accommodate further expansion plans and look to reach new markets in our key sectors.”