Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Commercial Property Solutions
RO Real Estate is a family-owned business with a proven track record in commercial property development, management, and investment across the UK. Our approach combines traditional business values with modern strategies, focusing on the South of England where we identify and enhance opportunities in industrial, office, retail, and land development sectors. With a strong balance sheet and agile decision-making structure, we deliver value through proactive asset management, sustainable practices, and tailored solutions for occupiers.Our team's expertise spans planning, project management, and risk assessment, supported by a network of industry contacts that enable us to source off-market opportunities. We measure success through key performance indicators including capital growth, rental income, and tenant satisfaction, while maintaining a commitment to environmental responsibility through initiatives like Fitwel-certified healthy buildings.
Services
Commercial Property Development
Asset Management
Investment Acquisition
Sustainable Building Solutions
Tenant Relationship Management
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years combined experience in UK commercial property sectors
- Our team delivers BREEAM Outstanding-rated sustainable developments
- We implement a proprietary asset management strategy for niche market exploitation
- Our family-owned structure enables decision-making within 48 hours
- We maintain 95% tenant retention through proactive relationship management
Associations and certifications
- Fitwel
- BREEAM Outstanding
What people say
Nimble thinking
Smooth transaction
Highly responsive
Tenant satisfaction
Proactive management
Services
Commercial Property Development
We specialise in transforming commercial properties through strategic refurbishment and new construction. Our developments focus on sustainability, with recent projects achieving EPC A ratings and BREEAM Outstanding standards. By targeting underperforming assets in key locations, we create modern spaces that meet evolving market demands while delivering strong returns for investors.
Sustainable Building Solutions
Our sustainability initiatives include Fitwel certification and energy-efficient retrofits that reduce environmental impact. We implement evidence-based strategies to improve occupant health through better air quality, natural lighting, and wellness-focused amenities. These measures not only benefit tenants but also enhance property values and marketability.
Asset Management
We provide comprehensive asset management services covering lease administration, tenant relations, and value-enhancement strategies. Our team develops bespoke business plans for each property, focusing on income optimisation and long-term value creation through proactive maintenance and market-responsive adaptations.
Investment Acquisition
We identify and acquire commercial properties with potential for value creation through strategic interventions. Our acquisition criteria focus on geographic hotspots, asset quality, and lease profiles that align with our investment thesis. We target lot sizes between 2-10m to maintain portfolio diversity and flexibility.
Tenant Relationship Management
We maintain high tenant retention through proactive communication and responsive service delivery. Our approach includes regular property improvements, transparent reporting, and tailored solutions that address specific business needs, resulting in 95% occupancy rates across our managed portfolio.
People
Simon Hargreaves
Financial Controller
With prior business ownership experience and 14 years in financial roles across IT and real estate sectors, Simon oversees financial operations and risk management for RO's property portfolio.
Nick Cashmore
Investment Director
Nick leads investment acquisitions with 14 years' experience in UK and European real estate, having completed over 800m in transactions focused on office and industrial sectors.
Ed Davidson
Asset Management Director
Ed specialises in property leasing and asset growth strategies, combining agency experience with entrepreneurial insights gained from founding and scaling an online retail business.
Colin Bain
Commercial Director
With 35+ years in property development across industrial, residential, and infrastructure sectors, Colin oversees project delivery and has been instrumental in growing RO's real estate division since 2005.
Matteo Scabbia
Property Management Director
Matteo brings seven years' expertise in property and asset management, specialising in creating efficient operational systems that enhance portfolio performance and tenant satisfaction.
Questions
What commercial property sectors do you specialise in?
We focus on industrial, office, retail, and land development opportunities across the UK, with particular expertise in asset repositioning and sustainable refurbishments.
How do you incorporate sustainability into developments?
We target BREEAM Outstanding ratings and Fitwel certification, implementing energy-efficient measures and healthy building strategies that reduce environmental impact while enhancing occupant wellbeing.
What investment criteria do you prioritise?
We seek £2-10m assets with strong location fundamentals, redevelopment potential, and opportunities for income enhancement through strategic asset management.
How does your family-owned structure benefit clients?
Our ownership model enables rapid decision-making (typically within 48 hours) and flexible, entrepreneurial approaches to property acquisition and management.
What regions do you primarily operate in?
While we operate nationwide, we concentrate on the South of England and Midlands where our team maintains deep market knowledge and established relationships.
How do you measure asset performance?
We track capital value growth, rental income, vacancy rates, covenant strength, lease durations, and project returns using both ROI and risk-adjusted IRR metrics.
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