Real estate finance specialist Captima, which has offices in Jersey, has announced the acquisition of London-based build-to-rent (BTR) and alternative asset advisory company Grafton Residential from Doherty Baines.
Rob Nelson and Niall Crowley become Directors of the newly created Cap Real Estate, based in London.
Rob, former head of Doherty Baines’ Alternative Capital Markets team, and Niall, a former Director of Grafton Residential, will provide a range of services within the BTR and other alternative sectors, with a pipeline of opportunities across the UK and Republic of Ireland.
Cap Real Estates' services will include site origination, acquisition support, planning and building design optimisation, development funding and exit planning.
Captima Director Mark Watson, who leads the Jersey business, commented: “This acquisition adds significant impetus to our expansion and long-term strategy. We welcome Rob and Niall to lead this initiative, with further appointments to follow shortly."