Business Details
43 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Property Development Solutions
Established in 1983, we are one of the most successful privately-owned property development and investment companies in the West Midlands. Our approach combines energy, flexibility, and a substantial equity base to secure opportunities that align with our vision for institutional-quality projects. With over four decades of experience, we have cultivated a reputation for delivering developments across all major property sectors, including industrial, retail, residential, and strategic land. Our national operations focus on areas within a 2-3 hour radius of Birmingham, ensuring accessibility while maintaining a commitment to quality. We prioritise opportunity-driven strategies, unencumbered by external shareholders, allowing us to make prompt decisions and retain introducing agents.Our portfolio showcases a diverse range of completed projects, reflecting our expertise in identifying and executing value-add investments. We specialise in industrial land development, commercial-to-residential conversions, and retail property redevelopments, with investment ranges tailored to project scale. Our team of seasoned professionals, including directors with decades of industry experience, drives our continued success. We maintain strong partnerships with clients and stakeholders, underpinned by transparency and a focus on long-term value creation. This combination of experience, adaptability, and client-centric service positions us as a trusted leader in the property development sector.
Services
Industrial Land Development
Strategic Land Acquisition
Commercial Property Investment
Residential Redevelopment
Retail Property Management
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in UK property development and investment.
- Our substantial equity base enables swift decision-making and project execution.
- We focus on institutional-quality developments across industrial, retail, and residential sectors.
- Our national operations cover areas within a 2-3 hour radius of Birmingham.
- We retain introducing agents and prioritise long-term value over short-term benchmarks.
Services
Industrial Land Development
We develop industrial land for logistics and distribution centres, including sites with planning consent. Our projects range from 2+ acres to large-scale hubs like the 518,500 sq. ft Pall-Ex HQ. We focus on strategic locations near major transport links to maximise efficiency for tenants.
Strategic Land Acquisition
We acquire land for residential or commercial development, including option agreements and promotion deals. Our current focus includes sites of 10+ acres with potential for mixed-use schemes. Recent projects include a 74.35-acre residential vision site in South Staffordshire, demonstrating our expertise in unlocking land value.
Commercial Property Investment
We invest in commercial properties requiring refurbishment or redevelopment. Our portfolio includes retail sites like Leicester's Highcross-facing asset and office spaces exceeding 10,000 sq. ft. We target investments between 1m-20m, focusing on underperforming assets with strong upside potential.
Residential Redevelopment
We specialise in converting commercial properties to residential use, targeting 10,000-30,000 sq. ft sites in regional cities. Projects like Bishop Gate East in Coventry (288 apartments) showcase our ability to revitalise brownfield sites while meeting urban housing demands through high-quality, sustainable developments.
Retail Property Management
We manage retail investments with redevelopment potential, including town centre sites and out-of-town parks. Our Swansea Phoenix Retail Park (65,000 sq. ft) demonstrates our capability to attract national retailers. We focus on enhancing asset value through tenant curation and property upgrades in both traditional and emerging retail environments.
People
Martyn Cartwright
Group Director
Martyn leads strategic direction for Barberry Group, leveraging over 30 years of West Midlands property market expertise. He oversees major developments including the 80m Pall-Ex HQ project, ensuring alignment with our long-term investment goals.
Henry Bellfield
Managing Director
Henry manages day-to-day operations, focusing on industrial and logistics developments. With extensive experience in speculative construction, he has driven projects like the 50,750 sq. ft Ansty Business Park HQ, maintaining our quality standards.
Jon Robinson
Development Director
Jon specialises in securing planning consents for complex sites. His work on the 116-acre Forrest Park development demonstrates expertise in navigating regulatory challenges while delivering strategic land solutions for our investment portfolio.
Paul Watson
Founding Director
As co-founder, Paul established Barberry Group's equity-driven approach. His legacy includes creating our opportunity-focused investment strategy, which remains central to our operations across industrial, retail, and residential sectors.
Gregory Kirby
Consultant Project Manager
Gregory oversees project delivery for major schemes, including the 518,500 sq. ft Pall-Ex Bardon development. His technical expertise ensures timely execution of complex logistics hubs while maintaining institutional-quality standards.
Questions
What types of property developments does Barberry Group Group specialise in?
We focus on industrial/logistics hubs, strategic land acquisitions, retail investments, residential redevelopments, and commercial property value-add projects across the UK.
How long has Barberry Group Group been operating in the property sector?
We have over 40 years of experience, having been established in 1983 as a privately-owned West Midlands-based development company.
What investment size ranges do you typically handle?
Our investments range from £1m-£20m for specific assets, with larger projects like the £80m Pall-Ex HQ demonstrating our capacity for major developments.
Do you operate outside the West Midlands region?
While headquartered in the West Midlands, we operate nationally across the UK, focusing on areas within a 2-3 hour radius of Birmingham for optimal logistics.
