About
Professional Summary
Mike works in the Build to Rent team, having joined the company as a graduate in 2016.
His role is to source, appraise and broker forward funding and forward commitment Build to Rent/PRS opportunities across the UK.
Accomplishments
Sales:
- Croydon Morello Towers, Menta Regeneration's (Phase II) East Croydon scheme to Mitsubishi Estate/Europa on a forward funding basis, GDV £250m.
Eccy Village, Sheffield, acting for Abode, to Grainger for 237 apartments, £40m GDV.
First Way, Wembley, acting for Cole Waterhouse, 682 student beds with Unite, £100m GDV.
Acquisitions:
- New Victoria, Manchester, forward funding of 520 apartments on behalf of the Pension Insurance Corporation (PIC), GDV £130m.
Kirkstall Road, Leeds, forward commitment of 117 apartments on behalf of Aberdeen Standard, GDV £18m.
Raleigh Street, Walsall, forward funding of 66 suburban homes on behalf of Gatehouse Bank, GDV £11m.
Articles
Mike has written articles on a range of residential issues which have been published in CityAM, S&P Global, and Property Week, among others.
Education
- MSc Real Estate at the University of Reading, 2015-2016
- BA (Hons) History at the University of Nottingham, 2011 - 2014
Memberships & Involvements
- MRICS
- BPF Young Committee member
- Registered Valuer
Services
Service Lines
Property Type
Specializations
My Team
My Team
Erica D'Souza
Associate Director
Residential - BTR
London - West End
Erica joined Colliers in 2018 and has a national remit as a specialist advisor for Build-to-Rent (multifamily and PRS) developments. She is focussed on design consultancy, funding transactions and exit options analysis.
Prior to joining Colliers, Erica advised UHNWIs and family offices in London. During this time, she was involved in deal originations and also actively managed a value-add portfolio of prime residential assets across London (zones 1-2).
Ed joined Colliers International as a graduate in August 2016 having completed a MSc in Real Estate from the University of Reading. After completing rotations in the Business Rates and EMEA Valuations teams, Ed joined the Build to Rent team in February 2018. He has since qualified as a Chartered Surveyor and now advises on Build to Rent opportunities across the UK.
Andrew Stanford
Head of Build To Rent
PR
London - West End
As Head of Build to Rent at Colliers, Andrew leads a successful team in helping developer and investor clients to capitalise on BTR's anticipated, post pandemic, rapid growth.
Andrew is an accomplished leader in the UK's living sector with a strong 30 year performance track record, including Build to Rent. This has been achieved by combining:
• An exceptional knowledge of residential investment and asset management.
• Substantial strategic and political policy influencing capabilities.
• Strong leadership and third party management skills. A great team player.
• Significant business and board level experience.
• Excellent communication skills. A highly competent and persuasive speaker and presenter.
• An extensive and carefully curated senior level network.
• A keen eye for design, what generates return and what doesn’t.
• A determination to work for organisations/clients producing a positive social impact.