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Our real estate specialists have up to three decades of deep property sector experience.
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Your dedicated relationship manager will support you throughout the lending cycle, with a focus on understanding your business and helping you realise your ambitions.

This is an exciting time for Investec. Despite the challenges faced in 2020, we continued to fund a range of borrowers, ranging from high-net-worth property entrepreneurs through to global institutions.
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Mark Bladon
Head of Real Estate
Mark began his Investec career in 2006, working in Property Finance as a loan originator, following 12 years at Singer & Friedlander Plc where his roles included Credit officer with responsibility for Real Estate. During his Investec career he has worked in the Treasury team, where he helped establish Investec in the Legal Sector, and the Corporate Lending team where he specialised in Sports Finance, before moving back into Property Finance in 2012.
Mark is currently Head of Corporate Real Estate lending responsible for over £1bn of loan assets, and specialises in providing development finance for industrial, residential and student accommodation projects across the capital stack.
Mark Bladon
Head of Real Estate
Mark began his Investec career in 2006, working in Property Finance as a loan originator, following 12 years at Singer & Friedlander Plc where his roles included Credit officer with responsibility for Real Estate. During his Investec career he has worked in the Treasury team, where he helped establish Investec in the Legal Sector, and the Corporate Lending team where he specialised in Sports Finance, before moving back into Property Finance in 2012.
Mark is currently Head of Corporate Real Estate lending responsible for over £1bn of loan assets, and specialises in providing development finance for industrial, residential and student accommodation projects across the capital stack.

William Scoular
Real Estate
I head up the Private Client Lending team in the Real Estate Group. I have worked at Investec for 20 years having previously qualified as a Chartered Surveyor at CBRE and worked for an AIM listed Property Company. At Investec I previously jointly ran the proprietorial property investment division and other property lending teams. My current teams focuses on providing debt solutions to entrepreneurial Private clients investing in commercial and residential investments and developments.
William Scoular
Real Estate
I head up the Private Client Lending team in the Real Estate Group. I have worked at Investec for 20 years having previously qualified as a Chartered Surveyor at CBRE and worked for an AIM listed Property Company. At Investec I previously jointly ran the proprietorial property investment division and other property lending teams. My current teams focuses on providing debt solutions to entrepreneurial Private clients investing in commercial and residential investments and developments.

Jonathan Long
Real Estate
As an Originator within the Structured Property Finance team, I’m responsible for sourcing new transactions in both the development and investment space across all real estate asset classes — commercial, residential, mixed-use and purpose-built student accommodation.
Jonathan Long
Real Estate
As an Originator within the Structured Property Finance team, I’m responsible for sourcing new transactions in both the development and investment space across all real estate asset classes — commercial, residential, mixed-use and purpose-built student accommodation.

Mark Bladon
Head of Real Estate
Mark began his Investec career in 2006, working in Property Finance as a loan originator, following 12 years at Singer & Friedlander Plc where his roles included Credit officer with responsibility for Real Estate. During his Investec career he has worked in the Treasury team, where he helped establish Investec in the Legal Sector, and the Corporate Lending team where he specialised in Sports Finance, before moving back into Property Finance in 2012.
Mark is currently Head of Corporate Real Estate lending responsible for over £1bn of loan assets, and specialises in providing development finance for industrial, residential and student accommodation projects across the capital stack.
Mark Bladon
Head of Real Estate
Mark began his Investec career in 2006, working in Property Finance as a loan originator, following 12 years at Singer & Friedlander Plc where his roles included Credit officer with responsibility for Real Estate. During his Investec career he has worked in the Treasury team, where he helped establish Investec in the Legal Sector, and the Corporate Lending team where he specialised in Sports Finance, before moving back into Property Finance in 2012.
Mark is currently Head of Corporate Real Estate lending responsible for over £1bn of loan assets, and specialises in providing development finance for industrial, residential and student accommodation projects across the capital stack.

William Scoular
Real Estate
I head up the Private Client Lending team in the Real Estate Group. I have worked at Investec for 20 years having previously qualified as a Chartered Surveyor at CBRE and worked for an AIM listed Property Company. At Investec I previously jointly ran the proprietorial property investment division and other property lending teams. My current teams focuses on providing debt solutions to entrepreneurial Private clients investing in commercial and residential investments and developments.
William Scoular
Real Estate
I head up the Private Client Lending team in the Real Estate Group. I have worked at Investec for 20 years having previously qualified as a Chartered Surveyor at CBRE and worked for an AIM listed Property Company. At Investec I previously jointly ran the proprietorial property investment division and other property lending teams. My current teams focuses on providing debt solutions to entrepreneurial Private clients investing in commercial and residential investments and developments.

Jonathan Long
Real Estate
As an Originator within the Structured Property Finance team, I’m responsible for sourcing new transactions in both the development and investment space across all real estate asset classes — commercial, residential, mixed-use and purpose-built student accommodation.
Jonathan Long
Real Estate
As an Originator within the Structured Property Finance team, I’m responsible for sourcing new transactions in both the development and investment space across all real estate asset classes — commercial, residential, mixed-use and purpose-built student accommodation.
Mark Bladon
Head of Real Estate
Mark began his Investec career in 2006, working in Property Finance as a loan originator, following 12 years at Singer & Friedlander Plc where his roles included Credit officer with responsibility for Real Estate. During his Investec career he has worked in the Treasury team, where he helped establish Investec in the Legal Sector, and the Corporate Lending team where he specialised in Sports Finance, before moving back into Property Finance in 2012.
Mark is currently Head of Corporate Real Estate lending responsible for over £1bn of loan assets, and specialises in providing development finance for industrial, residential and student accommodation projects across the capital stack.
William Scoular
Real Estate
I head up the Private Client Lending team in the Real Estate Group. I have worked at Investec for 20 years having previously qualified as a Chartered Surveyor at CBRE and worked for an AIM listed Property Company. At Investec I previously jointly ran the proprietorial property investment division and other property lending teams. My current teams focuses on providing debt solutions to entrepreneurial Private clients investing in commercial and residential investments and developments.
Jonathan Long
Real Estate
As an Originator within the Structured Property Finance team, I’m responsible for sourcing new transactions in both the development and investment space across all real estate asset classes — commercial, residential, mixed-use and purpose-built student accommodation.
Private Clients

William Scoular
Real Estate
I head up the Private Client Lending team in the Real Estate Group. I have worked at Investec for 20 years having previously qualified as a Chartered Surveyor at CBRE and worked for an AIM listed Property Company. At Investec I previously jointly ran the proprietorial property investment division and other property lending teams. My current teams focuses on providing debt solutions to entrepreneurial Private clients investing in commercial and residential investments and developments.
William Scoular
Real Estate
I head up the Private Client Lending team in the Real Estate Group. I have worked at Investec for 20 years having previously qualified as a Chartered Surveyor at CBRE and worked for an AIM listed Property Company. At Investec I previously jointly ran the proprietorial property investment division and other property lending teams. My current teams focuses on providing debt solutions to entrepreneurial Private clients investing in commercial and residential investments and developments.

Gianluca Acquisto
Real Estate
I joined the South African Real Estate team in 2017 and moved over to the London team in 2021. My main responsibilities include the structuring, execution and management of Private Client real estate transactions across various sectors.
Gianluca Acquisto
Real Estate
I joined the South African Real Estate team in 2017 and moved over to the London team in 2021. My main responsibilities include the structuring, execution and management of Private Client real estate transactions across various sectors.

Nadia Benedetti
Real Estate
I have been with Investec for 18 years, of which 15 years have been in Real Estate lending team. I focus on structuring and executing funding solutions for Private Clients, as well as manage a portfolio of existing transactions across multiple property sectors in prime UK locations.
Nadia Benedetti
Real Estate
I have been with Investec for 18 years, of which 15 years have been in Real Estate lending team. I focus on structuring and executing funding solutions for Private Clients, as well as manage a portfolio of existing transactions across multiple property sectors in prime UK locations.

Morgan Bowen
Real Estate
Within the Real Estate Finance team, my role involves analysing new investment and development opportunities across a broad range of sectors as well as monitoring existing deals. I hold an MSc in Real Estate from Bayes Business School, and also a BA (Hons) in Business Management.
Morgan Bowen
Real Estate
Within the Real Estate Finance team, my role involves analysing new investment and development opportunities across a broad range of sectors as well as monitoring existing deals. I hold an MSc in Real Estate from Bayes Business School, and also a BA (Hons) in Business Management.

Ian Burdett
Real Estate
I began my career at Investec in 1999, working in Structured Property Finance as a loan originator. I provide bespoke funding solutions across the debt stack for experienced property entrepreneurs in London and prime UK locations. I have experience in development and investment across a number of sectors including residential, retail, offices, student accommodation and planning.
Ian Burdett
Real Estate
I began my career at Investec in 1999, working in Structured Property Finance as a loan originator. I provide bespoke funding solutions across the debt stack for experienced property entrepreneurs in London and prime UK locations. I have experience in development and investment across a number of sectors including residential, retail, offices, student accommodation and planning.

Zoheb Kadir
Real Estate
As part of the Real Estate team I focus on assisting with new investment and development business alongside management of the existing portfolio. I am a Chartered Certified Accountant and hold an undergraduate in Accounting and Finance.
Zoheb Kadir
Real Estate
As part of the Real Estate team I focus on assisting with new investment and development business alongside management of the existing portfolio. I am a Chartered Certified Accountant and hold an undergraduate in Accounting and Finance.

Stephen Martin
Real Estate
I joined Investec Structured Property Finance in 2014 to focus on senior debt real estate opportunities within the origination team.
Stephen Martin
Real Estate
I joined Investec Structured Property Finance in 2014 to focus on senior debt real estate opportunities within the origination team.

Lauren Neto
Real Estate
As part of the Structured Property Finance team Origination team I structure and execute funding for property development and investment opportunities across the UK.
Lauren Neto
Real Estate
As part of the Structured Property Finance team Origination team I structure and execute funding for property development and investment opportunities across the UK.

Matthew Robinson
Real Estate
I joined Investec’s Structured Property Finance Origination team in 2016. My main responsibilities are originating, creating and managing new transactions and structuring bespoke financing solutions for our clients.
Matthew Robinson
Real Estate
I joined Investec’s Structured Property Finance Origination team in 2016. My main responsibilities are originating, creating and managing new transactions and structuring bespoke financing solutions for our clients.

Ellie Rutter
Real Estate
I joined the Real Estate team in 2020 from Group Finance at Investec. My current role is to assist and facilitate new business as well as management of existing deals across all real estate asset classes. I am a Chartered Accountant and graduated from Newcastle University with an honours degree in Accounting and Finance.
Ellie Rutter
Real Estate
I joined the Real Estate team in 2020 from Group Finance at Investec. My current role is to assist and facilitate new business as well as management of existing deals across all real estate asset classes. I am a Chartered Accountant and graduated from Newcastle University with an honours degree in Accounting and Finance.

Hayley Scott
Real Estate
I have 15 years of experience in Property Finance. Since joining Investec in 2012, I have enjoyed much success in loan origination across a broad spectrum of asset classes. Notable deals include a £120m student accommodation debt package for ThreeSixty Developments, a £100m+ finance to Kier Group for the development of Trade Counters, Office and Student Accommodation assets, £45m acquisition and development loan for a 270 unit build to rent scheme in Sudbury Hill and £30m to Savills PRFII for change of use and residential developments. I also provide bespoke equity when appropriate, including pari passu investment with national house builders including Linden Homes.
Hayley Scott
Real Estate
I have 15 years of experience in Property Finance. Since joining Investec in 2012, I have enjoyed much success in loan origination across a broad spectrum of asset classes. Notable deals include a £120m student accommodation debt package for ThreeSixty Developments, a £100m+ finance to Kier Group for the development of Trade Counters, Office and Student Accommodation assets, £45m acquisition and development loan for a 270 unit build to rent scheme in Sudbury Hill and £30m to Savills PRFII for change of use and residential developments. I also provide bespoke equity when appropriate, including pari passu investment with national house builders including Linden Homes.

Stuart Scott
Real Estate
I have over a decade of structured lending experience, predominately in Real Estate and joined Investec in 2017. I am responsible for both the origination and on-going management of a large portfolio of investment and development deals across the UK. I work across both Edinburgh and London offices.
Stuart Scott
Real Estate
I have over a decade of structured lending experience, predominately in Real Estate and joined Investec in 2017. I am responsible for both the origination and on-going management of a large portfolio of investment and development deals across the UK. I work across both Edinburgh and London offices.

Sloane Steinhobel
Real Estate
I joined Investec in London at the end of 2019, where I worked in the Private Bank for 2 years before moving into the Real Estate Finance Team. I focus on analysing and supporting new Development and Investment business, whilst contributing to the management of existing portfolios.
Sloane Steinhobel
Real Estate
I joined Investec in London at the end of 2019, where I worked in the Private Bank for 2 years before moving into the Real Estate Finance Team. I focus on analysing and supporting new Development and Investment business, whilst contributing to the management of existing portfolios.

William Scoular
Real Estate
I head up the Private Client Lending team in the Real Estate Group. I have worked at Investec for 20 years having previously qualified as a Chartered Surveyor at CBRE and worked for an AIM listed Property Company. At Investec I previously jointly ran the proprietorial property investment division and other property lending teams. My current teams focuses on providing debt solutions to entrepreneurial Private clients investing in commercial and residential investments and developments.
William Scoular
Real Estate
I head up the Private Client Lending team in the Real Estate Group. I have worked at Investec for 20 years having previously qualified as a Chartered Surveyor at CBRE and worked for an AIM listed Property Company. At Investec I previously jointly ran the proprietorial property investment division and other property lending teams. My current teams focuses on providing debt solutions to entrepreneurial Private clients investing in commercial and residential investments and developments.

Gianluca Acquisto
Real Estate
I joined the South African Real Estate team in 2017 and moved over to the London team in 2021. My main responsibilities include the structuring, execution and management of Private Client real estate transactions across various sectors.
Gianluca Acquisto
Real Estate
I joined the South African Real Estate team in 2017 and moved over to the London team in 2021. My main responsibilities include the structuring, execution and management of Private Client real estate transactions across various sectors.

Nadia Benedetti
Real Estate
I have been with Investec for 18 years, of which 15 years have been in Real Estate lending team. I focus on structuring and executing funding solutions for Private Clients, as well as manage a portfolio of existing transactions across multiple property sectors in prime UK locations.
Nadia Benedetti
Real Estate
I have been with Investec for 18 years, of which 15 years have been in Real Estate lending team. I focus on structuring and executing funding solutions for Private Clients, as well as manage a portfolio of existing transactions across multiple property sectors in prime UK locations.

Morgan Bowen
Real Estate
Within the Real Estate Finance team, my role involves analysing new investment and development opportunities across a broad range of sectors as well as monitoring existing deals. I hold an MSc in Real Estate from Bayes Business School, and also a BA (Hons) in Business Management.
Morgan Bowen
Real Estate
Within the Real Estate Finance team, my role involves analysing new investment and development opportunities across a broad range of sectors as well as monitoring existing deals. I hold an MSc in Real Estate from Bayes Business School, and also a BA (Hons) in Business Management.

Ian Burdett
Real Estate
I began my career at Investec in 1999, working in Structured Property Finance as a loan originator. I provide bespoke funding solutions across the debt stack for experienced property entrepreneurs in London and prime UK locations. I have experience in development and investment across a number of sectors including residential, retail, offices, student accommodation and planning.
Ian Burdett
Real Estate
I began my career at Investec in 1999, working in Structured Property Finance as a loan originator. I provide bespoke funding solutions across the debt stack for experienced property entrepreneurs in London and prime UK locations. I have experience in development and investment across a number of sectors including residential, retail, offices, student accommodation and planning.

Zoheb Kadir
Real Estate
As part of the Real Estate team I focus on assisting with new investment and development business alongside management of the existing portfolio. I am a Chartered Certified Accountant and hold an undergraduate in Accounting and Finance.
Zoheb Kadir
Real Estate
As part of the Real Estate team I focus on assisting with new investment and development business alongside management of the existing portfolio. I am a Chartered Certified Accountant and hold an undergraduate in Accounting and Finance.

Stephen Martin
Real Estate
I joined Investec Structured Property Finance in 2014 to focus on senior debt real estate opportunities within the origination team.
Stephen Martin
Real Estate
I joined Investec Structured Property Finance in 2014 to focus on senior debt real estate opportunities within the origination team.

Lauren Neto
Real Estate
As part of the Structured Property Finance team Origination team I structure and execute funding for property development and investment opportunities across the UK.
Lauren Neto
Real Estate
As part of the Structured Property Finance team Origination team I structure and execute funding for property development and investment opportunities across the UK.

Matthew Robinson
Real Estate
I joined Investec’s Structured Property Finance Origination team in 2016. My main responsibilities are originating, creating and managing new transactions and structuring bespoke financing solutions for our clients.
Matthew Robinson
Real Estate
I joined Investec’s Structured Property Finance Origination team in 2016. My main responsibilities are originating, creating and managing new transactions and structuring bespoke financing solutions for our clients.

Ellie Rutter
Real Estate
I joined the Real Estate team in 2020 from Group Finance at Investec. My current role is to assist and facilitate new business as well as management of existing deals across all real estate asset classes. I am a Chartered Accountant and graduated from Newcastle University with an honours degree in Accounting and Finance.
Ellie Rutter
Real Estate
I joined the Real Estate team in 2020 from Group Finance at Investec. My current role is to assist and facilitate new business as well as management of existing deals across all real estate asset classes. I am a Chartered Accountant and graduated from Newcastle University with an honours degree in Accounting and Finance.

Hayley Scott
Real Estate
I have 15 years of experience in Property Finance. Since joining Investec in 2012, I have enjoyed much success in loan origination across a broad spectrum of asset classes. Notable deals include a £120m student accommodation debt package for ThreeSixty Developments, a £100m+ finance to Kier Group for the development of Trade Counters, Office and Student Accommodation assets, £45m acquisition and development loan for a 270 unit build to rent scheme in Sudbury Hill and £30m to Savills PRFII for change of use and residential developments. I also provide bespoke equity when appropriate, including pari passu investment with national house builders including Linden Homes.
Hayley Scott
Real Estate
I have 15 years of experience in Property Finance. Since joining Investec in 2012, I have enjoyed much success in loan origination across a broad spectrum of asset classes. Notable deals include a £120m student accommodation debt package for ThreeSixty Developments, a £100m+ finance to Kier Group for the development of Trade Counters, Office and Student Accommodation assets, £45m acquisition and development loan for a 270 unit build to rent scheme in Sudbury Hill and £30m to Savills PRFII for change of use and residential developments. I also provide bespoke equity when appropriate, including pari passu investment with national house builders including Linden Homes.

Stuart Scott
Real Estate
I have over a decade of structured lending experience, predominately in Real Estate and joined Investec in 2017. I am responsible for both the origination and on-going management of a large portfolio of investment and development deals across the UK. I work across both Edinburgh and London offices.
Stuart Scott
Real Estate
I have over a decade of structured lending experience, predominately in Real Estate and joined Investec in 2017. I am responsible for both the origination and on-going management of a large portfolio of investment and development deals across the UK. I work across both Edinburgh and London offices.

Sloane Steinhobel
Real Estate
I joined Investec in London at the end of 2019, where I worked in the Private Bank for 2 years before moving into the Real Estate Finance Team. I focus on analysing and supporting new Development and Investment business, whilst contributing to the management of existing portfolios.
Sloane Steinhobel
Real Estate
I joined Investec in London at the end of 2019, where I worked in the Private Bank for 2 years before moving into the Real Estate Finance Team. I focus on analysing and supporting new Development and Investment business, whilst contributing to the management of existing portfolios.
William Scoular
Real Estate
I head up the Private Client Lending team in the Real Estate Group. I have worked at Investec for 20 years having previously qualified as a Chartered Surveyor at CBRE and worked for an AIM listed Property Company. At Investec I previously jointly ran the proprietorial property investment division and other property lending teams. My current teams focuses on providing debt solutions to entrepreneurial Private clients investing in commercial and residential investments and developments.
Gianluca Acquisto
Real Estate
I joined the South African Real Estate team in 2017 and moved over to the London team in 2021. My main responsibilities include the structuring, execution and management of Private Client real estate transactions across various sectors.
Nadia Benedetti
Real Estate
I have been with Investec for 18 years, of which 15 years have been in Real Estate lending team. I focus on structuring and executing funding solutions for Private Clients, as well as manage a portfolio of existing transactions across multiple property sectors in prime UK locations.
Morgan Bowen
Real Estate
Within the Real Estate Finance team, my role involves analysing new investment and development opportunities across a broad range of sectors as well as monitoring existing deals. I hold an MSc in Real Estate from Bayes Business School, and also a BA (Hons) in Business Management.
Ian Burdett
Real Estate
I began my career at Investec in 1999, working in Structured Property Finance as a loan originator. I provide bespoke funding solutions across the debt stack for experienced property entrepreneurs in London and prime UK locations. I have experience in development and investment across a number of sectors including residential, retail, offices, student accommodation and planning.
Zoheb Kadir
Real Estate
As part of the Real Estate team I focus on assisting with new investment and development business alongside management of the existing portfolio. I am a Chartered Certified Accountant and hold an undergraduate in Accounting and Finance.
Stephen Martin
Real Estate
I joined Investec Structured Property Finance in 2014 to focus on senior debt real estate opportunities within the origination team.
Lauren Neto
Real Estate
As part of the Structured Property Finance team Origination team I structure and execute funding for property development and investment opportunities across the UK.
Matthew Robinson
Real Estate
I joined Investec’s Structured Property Finance Origination team in 2016. My main responsibilities are originating, creating and managing new transactions and structuring bespoke financing solutions for our clients.
Ellie Rutter
Real Estate
I joined the Real Estate team in 2020 from Group Finance at Investec. My current role is to assist and facilitate new business as well as management of existing deals across all real estate asset classes. I am a Chartered Accountant and graduated from Newcastle University with an honours degree in Accounting and Finance.
Hayley Scott
Real Estate
I have 15 years of experience in Property Finance. Since joining Investec in 2012, I have enjoyed much success in loan origination across a broad spectrum of asset classes. Notable deals include a £120m student accommodation debt package for ThreeSixty Developments, a £100m+ finance to Kier Group for the development of Trade Counters, Office and Student Accommodation assets, £45m acquisition and development loan for a 270 unit build to rent scheme in Sudbury Hill and £30m to Savills PRFII for change of use and residential developments. I also provide bespoke equity when appropriate, including pari passu investment with national house builders including Linden Homes.
Stuart Scott
Real Estate
I have over a decade of structured lending experience, predominately in Real Estate and joined Investec in 2017. I am responsible for both the origination and on-going management of a large portfolio of investment and development deals across the UK. I work across both Edinburgh and London offices.
Sloane Steinhobel
Real Estate
I joined Investec in London at the end of 2019, where I worked in the Private Bank for 2 years before moving into the Real Estate Finance Team. I focus on analysing and supporting new Development and Investment business, whilst contributing to the management of existing portfolios.
Corporate Clients

Jonathan Long
Real Estate
As an Originator within the Structured Property Finance team, I’m responsible for sourcing new transactions in both the development and investment space across all real estate asset classes — commercial, residential, mixed-use and purpose-built student accommodation.
Jonathan Long
Real Estate
As an Originator within the Structured Property Finance team, I’m responsible for sourcing new transactions in both the development and investment space across all real estate asset classes — commercial, residential, mixed-use and purpose-built student accommodation.

Ed Boughton
Real Estate
As part of the Deal Origination Team within Structured Property Finance, I’m responsible for structuring and executing new transactions as well as managing the existing portfolio.
Ed Boughton
Real Estate
As part of the Deal Origination Team within Structured Property Finance, I’m responsible for structuring and executing new transactions as well as managing the existing portfolio.

Daniel Carlisle
Real Estate
I have over 20 years of banking experience, having spent the first 10 years of my career with NatWest/RBS. I joined Investec in December 2006 and having spent a period of time working on Investec’s asset management book, I am now focused solely on loan origination.
I have an extensive knowledge of both residential and commercial development as well as commercial investment property and am looking to support professional, experienced clients operating in these spaces with senior and stretched-senior debt finance solutions. Recent transactions include a development of 7 luxury houses in Wimbledon with a GDV in excess of £30m and a structured loan to assist with the acquisition of a Grade II listed house in Belgravia.
Daniel Carlisle
Real Estate
I have over 20 years of banking experience, having spent the first 10 years of my career with NatWest/RBS. I joined Investec in December 2006 and having spent a period of time working on Investec’s asset management book, I am now focused solely on loan origination.
I have an extensive knowledge of both residential and commercial development as well as commercial investment property and am looking to support professional, experienced clients operating in these spaces with senior and stretched-senior debt finance solutions. Recent transactions include a development of 7 luxury houses in Wimbledon with a GDV in excess of £30m and a structured loan to assist with the acquisition of a Grade II listed house in Belgravia.

Hugo Frost
Real Estate
After graduating from the University of Exeter with an honours degree in politics, I joined Investec’s internship programme and shifted my focus to finance. I spent time interning before joining the Structured Property Finance Team in 2018.
Hugo Frost
Real Estate
After graduating from the University of Exeter with an honours degree in politics, I joined Investec’s internship programme and shifted my focus to finance. I spent time interning before joining the Structured Property Finance Team in 2018.

Thomas Griffiths
Real Estate
My role in the Structured Property Finance Team origination team is to generate new business, targeting development and investment opportunities across a wide spectrum of property assets in the UK.
Thomas Griffiths
Real Estate
My role in the Structured Property Finance Team origination team is to generate new business, targeting development and investment opportunities across a wide spectrum of property assets in the UK.

Alice Harman
Real Estate
I have 10 years of banking experience, joining Investec from Barclays mid-2022. I have worked within Real Estate finance for the past 7 years, across a broad range of residential and commercial subsectors. My role in the Structured Property Finance Team team is to generate new business, along with the responsibility for a portfolio of key clients and exposures.
Alice Harman
Real Estate
I have 10 years of banking experience, joining Investec from Barclays mid-2022. I have worked within Real Estate finance for the past 7 years, across a broad range of residential and commercial subsectors. My role in the Structured Property Finance Team team is to generate new business, along with the responsibility for a portfolio of key clients and exposures.

Maximillian Rabe
Real Estate
After graduating from the University of Cape Town with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Science (Finance and Accounting) and a Post-Graduate in Accounting, I joined Deloitte in London in 2019 as part of its Chartered Accountant (CA) Programme. Upon qualifying as a CA, I joined the Real Estate team at Investec in 2022. I primarily support the origination of new business through analysis of Development and Investment lending opportunities across a range of real estate asset classes, as well assisting in the continued management of existing portfolios.
Maximillian Rabe
Real Estate
After graduating from the University of Cape Town with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Science (Finance and Accounting) and a Post-Graduate in Accounting, I joined Deloitte in London in 2019 as part of its Chartered Accountant (CA) Programme. Upon qualifying as a CA, I joined the Real Estate team at Investec in 2022. I primarily support the origination of new business through analysis of Development and Investment lending opportunities across a range of real estate asset classes, as well assisting in the continued management of existing portfolios.

Mike Russell
Real Estate
My role in the Structured Property Finance team is to provide tailored debt solutions in both the development and investment space (focusing on commercial, residential, mixed-use and purpose-built student accommodation) as well as managing an existing portfolio of corporate clients.
Mike Russell
Real Estate
My role in the Structured Property Finance team is to provide tailored debt solutions in both the development and investment space (focusing on commercial, residential, mixed-use and purpose-built student accommodation) as well as managing an existing portfolio of corporate clients.

Hollie Sleigh
Real Estate
My technically based lending experience underpins my role as a Relationship Manager within the Corporate & Family Office team in Guernsey. Within the team my principal intentions are to design and deliver bespoke debt solutions to our new and existing Clients across a broad range of financing needs, including UK property investment, development and corporate balance sheet financings. I joined Investec and the Corporate & Family Office team in 2017 having previously spent 7 years with Ernst & Young LLP where I managed a number of teams within Guernsey’s Audit & Assurance department. I hold a Fellowship to the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) having been admitted to membership in 2013.
Hollie Sleigh
Real Estate
My technically based lending experience underpins my role as a Relationship Manager within the Corporate & Family Office team in Guernsey. Within the team my principal intentions are to design and deliver bespoke debt solutions to our new and existing Clients across a broad range of financing needs, including UK property investment, development and corporate balance sheet financings. I joined Investec and the Corporate & Family Office team in 2017 having previously spent 7 years with Ernst & Young LLP where I managed a number of teams within Guernsey’s Audit & Assurance department. I hold a Fellowship to the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) having been admitted to membership in 2013.

Kezia Varkel
Real Estate
After graduating from the University of Cape Town with a Bachelors in Business Science (Finance and Accounting) Degree and a Post Graduate in Accounting, I joined Investec in 2019 as part of its Chartered Accountant (CA) Programme in Johannesburg. Upon completion of this three year programme, I joined the Real Estate team in London at the start of 2022.
Kezia Varkel
Real Estate
After graduating from the University of Cape Town with a Bachelors in Business Science (Finance and Accounting) Degree and a Post Graduate in Accounting, I joined Investec in 2019 as part of its Chartered Accountant (CA) Programme in Johannesburg. Upon completion of this three year programme, I joined the Real Estate team in London at the start of 2022.

Larrissa Way
Real Estate
I joined Investec in February 2023. I moved from Barclays Bank where I had in excess of 10 years experience including over 5 years in the Real Estate finance team as a debt structurer and relationship director across both the residential and commercial sub-sectors. At Investec, my role in the Real Estate Finance team will involve supporting and growing my existing portfolio, alongside generating new business and opportunities.
Larrissa Way
Real Estate
I joined Investec in February 2023. I moved from Barclays Bank where I had in excess of 10 years experience including over 5 years in the Real Estate finance team as a debt structurer and relationship director across both the residential and commercial sub-sectors. At Investec, my role in the Real Estate Finance team will involve supporting and growing my existing portfolio, alongside generating new business and opportunities.

Jonathan Long
Real Estate
As an Originator within the Structured Property Finance team, I’m responsible for sourcing new transactions in both the development and investment space across all real estate asset classes — commercial, residential, mixed-use and purpose-built student accommodation.
Jonathan Long
Real Estate
As an Originator within the Structured Property Finance team, I’m responsible for sourcing new transactions in both the development and investment space across all real estate asset classes — commercial, residential, mixed-use and purpose-built student accommodation.

Ed Boughton
Real Estate
As part of the Deal Origination Team within Structured Property Finance, I’m responsible for structuring and executing new transactions as well as managing the existing portfolio.
Ed Boughton
Real Estate
As part of the Deal Origination Team within Structured Property Finance, I’m responsible for structuring and executing new transactions as well as managing the existing portfolio.

Daniel Carlisle
Real Estate
I have over 20 years of banking experience, having spent the first 10 years of my career with NatWest/RBS. I joined Investec in December 2006 and having spent a period of time working on Investec’s asset management book, I am now focused solely on loan origination.
I have an extensive knowledge of both residential and commercial development as well as commercial investment property and am looking to support professional, experienced clients operating in these spaces with senior and stretched-senior debt finance solutions. Recent transactions include a development of 7 luxury houses in Wimbledon with a GDV in excess of £30m and a structured loan to assist with the acquisition of a Grade II listed house in Belgravia.
Daniel Carlisle
Real Estate
I have over 20 years of banking experience, having spent the first 10 years of my career with NatWest/RBS. I joined Investec in December 2006 and having spent a period of time working on Investec’s asset management book, I am now focused solely on loan origination.
I have an extensive knowledge of both residential and commercial development as well as commercial investment property and am looking to support professional, experienced clients operating in these spaces with senior and stretched-senior debt finance solutions. Recent transactions include a development of 7 luxury houses in Wimbledon with a GDV in excess of £30m and a structured loan to assist with the acquisition of a Grade II listed house in Belgravia.

Hugo Frost
Real Estate
After graduating from the University of Exeter with an honours degree in politics, I joined Investec’s internship programme and shifted my focus to finance. I spent time interning before joining the Structured Property Finance Team in 2018.
Hugo Frost
Real Estate
After graduating from the University of Exeter with an honours degree in politics, I joined Investec’s internship programme and shifted my focus to finance. I spent time interning before joining the Structured Property Finance Team in 2018.

Thomas Griffiths
Real Estate
My role in the Structured Property Finance Team origination team is to generate new business, targeting development and investment opportunities across a wide spectrum of property assets in the UK.
Thomas Griffiths
Real Estate
My role in the Structured Property Finance Team origination team is to generate new business, targeting development and investment opportunities across a wide spectrum of property assets in the UK.

Alice Harman
Real Estate
I have 10 years of banking experience, joining Investec from Barclays mid-2022. I have worked within Real Estate finance for the past 7 years, across a broad range of residential and commercial subsectors. My role in the Structured Property Finance Team team is to generate new business, along with the responsibility for a portfolio of key clients and exposures.
Alice Harman
Real Estate
I have 10 years of banking experience, joining Investec from Barclays mid-2022. I have worked within Real Estate finance for the past 7 years, across a broad range of residential and commercial subsectors. My role in the Structured Property Finance Team team is to generate new business, along with the responsibility for a portfolio of key clients and exposures.

Maximillian Rabe
Real Estate
After graduating from the University of Cape Town with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Science (Finance and Accounting) and a Post-Graduate in Accounting, I joined Deloitte in London in 2019 as part of its Chartered Accountant (CA) Programme. Upon qualifying as a CA, I joined the Real Estate team at Investec in 2022. I primarily support the origination of new business through analysis of Development and Investment lending opportunities across a range of real estate asset classes, as well assisting in the continued management of existing portfolios.
Maximillian Rabe
Real Estate
After graduating from the University of Cape Town with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Science (Finance and Accounting) and a Post-Graduate in Accounting, I joined Deloitte in London in 2019 as part of its Chartered Accountant (CA) Programme. Upon qualifying as a CA, I joined the Real Estate team at Investec in 2022. I primarily support the origination of new business through analysis of Development and Investment lending opportunities across a range of real estate asset classes, as well assisting in the continued management of existing portfolios.

Mike Russell
Real Estate
My role in the Structured Property Finance team is to provide tailored debt solutions in both the development and investment space (focusing on commercial, residential, mixed-use and purpose-built student accommodation) as well as managing an existing portfolio of corporate clients.
Mike Russell
Real Estate
My role in the Structured Property Finance team is to provide tailored debt solutions in both the development and investment space (focusing on commercial, residential, mixed-use and purpose-built student accommodation) as well as managing an existing portfolio of corporate clients.

Hollie Sleigh
Real Estate
My technically based lending experience underpins my role as a Relationship Manager within the Corporate & Family Office team in Guernsey. Within the team my principal intentions are to design and deliver bespoke debt solutions to our new and existing Clients across a broad range of financing needs, including UK property investment, development and corporate balance sheet financings. I joined Investec and the Corporate & Family Office team in 2017 having previously spent 7 years with Ernst & Young LLP where I managed a number of teams within Guernsey’s Audit & Assurance department. I hold a Fellowship to the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) having been admitted to membership in 2013.
Hollie Sleigh
Real Estate
My technically based lending experience underpins my role as a Relationship Manager within the Corporate & Family Office team in Guernsey. Within the team my principal intentions are to design and deliver bespoke debt solutions to our new and existing Clients across a broad range of financing needs, including UK property investment, development and corporate balance sheet financings. I joined Investec and the Corporate & Family Office team in 2017 having previously spent 7 years with Ernst & Young LLP where I managed a number of teams within Guernsey’s Audit & Assurance department. I hold a Fellowship to the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) having been admitted to membership in 2013.

Kezia Varkel
Real Estate
After graduating from the University of Cape Town with a Bachelors in Business Science (Finance and Accounting) Degree and a Post Graduate in Accounting, I joined Investec in 2019 as part of its Chartered Accountant (CA) Programme in Johannesburg. Upon completion of this three year programme, I joined the Real Estate team in London at the start of 2022.
Kezia Varkel
Real Estate
After graduating from the University of Cape Town with a Bachelors in Business Science (Finance and Accounting) Degree and a Post Graduate in Accounting, I joined Investec in 2019 as part of its Chartered Accountant (CA) Programme in Johannesburg. Upon completion of this three year programme, I joined the Real Estate team in London at the start of 2022.

Larrissa Way
Real Estate
I joined Investec in February 2023. I moved from Barclays Bank where I had in excess of 10 years experience including over 5 years in the Real Estate finance team as a debt structurer and relationship director across both the residential and commercial sub-sectors. At Investec, my role in the Real Estate Finance team will involve supporting and growing my existing portfolio, alongside generating new business and opportunities.
Larrissa Way
Real Estate
I joined Investec in February 2023. I moved from Barclays Bank where I had in excess of 10 years experience including over 5 years in the Real Estate finance team as a debt structurer and relationship director across both the residential and commercial sub-sectors. At Investec, my role in the Real Estate Finance team will involve supporting and growing my existing portfolio, alongside generating new business and opportunities.
Jonathan Long
Real Estate
As an Originator within the Structured Property Finance team, I’m responsible for sourcing new transactions in both the development and investment space across all real estate asset classes — commercial, residential, mixed-use and purpose-built student accommodation.
Ed Boughton
Real Estate
As part of the Deal Origination Team within Structured Property Finance, I’m responsible for structuring and executing new transactions as well as managing the existing portfolio.
Daniel Carlisle
Real Estate
I have over 20 years of banking experience, having spent the first 10 years of my career with NatWest/RBS. I joined Investec in December 2006 and having spent a period of time working on Investec’s asset management book, I am now focused solely on loan origination.
I have an extensive knowledge of both residential and commercial development as well as commercial investment property and am looking to support professional, experienced clients operating in these spaces with senior and stretched-senior debt finance solutions. Recent transactions include a development of 7 luxury houses in Wimbledon with a GDV in excess of £30m and a structured loan to assist with the acquisition of a Grade II listed house in Belgravia.
Hugo Frost
Real Estate
After graduating from the University of Exeter with an honours degree in politics, I joined Investec’s internship programme and shifted my focus to finance. I spent time interning before joining the Structured Property Finance Team in 2018.
Thomas Griffiths
Real Estate
My role in the Structured Property Finance Team origination team is to generate new business, targeting development and investment opportunities across a wide spectrum of property assets in the UK.
Alice Harman
Real Estate
I have 10 years of banking experience, joining Investec from Barclays mid-2022. I have worked within Real Estate finance for the past 7 years, across a broad range of residential and commercial subsectors. My role in the Structured Property Finance Team team is to generate new business, along with the responsibility for a portfolio of key clients and exposures.
Maximillian Rabe
Real Estate
After graduating from the University of Cape Town with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Science (Finance and Accounting) and a Post-Graduate in Accounting, I joined Deloitte in London in 2019 as part of its Chartered Accountant (CA) Programme. Upon qualifying as a CA, I joined the Real Estate team at Investec in 2022. I primarily support the origination of new business through analysis of Development and Investment lending opportunities across a range of real estate asset classes, as well assisting in the continued management of existing portfolios.
Mike Russell
Real Estate
My role in the Structured Property Finance team is to provide tailored debt solutions in both the development and investment space (focusing on commercial, residential, mixed-use and purpose-built student accommodation) as well as managing an existing portfolio of corporate clients.
Hollie Sleigh
Real Estate
My technically based lending experience underpins my role as a Relationship Manager within the Corporate & Family Office team in Guernsey. Within the team my principal intentions are to design and deliver bespoke debt solutions to our new and existing Clients across a broad range of financing needs, including UK property investment, development and corporate balance sheet financings. I joined Investec and the Corporate & Family Office team in 2017 having previously spent 7 years with Ernst & Young LLP where I managed a number of teams within Guernsey’s Audit & Assurance department. I hold a Fellowship to the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) having been admitted to membership in 2013.
Kezia Varkel
Real Estate
After graduating from the University of Cape Town with a Bachelors in Business Science (Finance and Accounting) Degree and a Post Graduate in Accounting, I joined Investec in 2019 as part of its Chartered Accountant (CA) Programme in Johannesburg. Upon completion of this three year programme, I joined the Real Estate team in London at the start of 2022.
Larrissa Way
Real Estate
I joined Investec in February 2023. I moved from Barclays Bank where I had in excess of 10 years experience including over 5 years in the Real Estate finance team as a debt structurer and relationship director across both the residential and commercial sub-sectors. At Investec, my role in the Real Estate Finance team will involve supporting and growing my existing portfolio, alongside generating new business and opportunities.
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Mark Bladon
Head of Real Estate
Mark began his Investec career in 2006, working in Property Finance as a loan originator, following 12 years at Singer & Friedlander Plc where his roles included Credit officer with responsibility for Real Estate. During his Investec career he has worked in the Treasury team, where he helped establish Investec in the Legal Sector, and the Corporate Lending team where he specialised in Sports Finance, before moving back into Property Finance in 2012.
Mark is currently Head of Corporate Real Estate lending responsible for over £1bn of loan assets, and specialises in providing development finance for industrial, residential and student accommodation projects across the capital stack.
Mark Bladon
Head of Real Estate
Mark began his Investec career in 2006, working in Property Finance as a loan originator, following 12 years at Singer & Friedlander Plc where his roles included Credit officer with responsibility for Real Estate. During his Investec career he has worked in the Treasury team, where he helped establish Investec in the Legal Sector, and the Corporate Lending team where he specialised in Sports Finance, before moving back into Property Finance in 2012.
Mark is currently Head of Corporate Real Estate lending responsible for over £1bn of loan assets, and specialises in providing development finance for industrial, residential and student accommodation projects across the capital stack.

Shivani Goolab
Real Estate
Having completed a Bachelors in Business Science (Finance and Accounting) and Post Graduate qualification in Accounting at the University of Cape Town, I joined Investec’s Johannesburg office in 2012 as part of its Chartered Accountant (CA) Programme.
On qualification as a CA, I joined the Real Estate team in the UK, managing and originating a large portfolio of key clients across multiple real estate sectors, including student accommodation, residential for sale, industrial and logistics.
After a sabbatical to complete an MBA from Columbia Business School, I’ve returned to Investec and will be actively working with clients and originating new lending opportunities.
Shivani Goolab
Real Estate
Having completed a Bachelors in Business Science (Finance and Accounting) and Post Graduate qualification in Accounting at the University of Cape Town, I joined Investec’s Johannesburg office in 2012 as part of its Chartered Accountant (CA) Programme.
On qualification as a CA, I joined the Real Estate team in the UK, managing and originating a large portfolio of key clients across multiple real estate sectors, including student accommodation, residential for sale, industrial and logistics.
After a sabbatical to complete an MBA from Columbia Business School, I’ve returned to Investec and will be actively working with clients and originating new lending opportunities.

Gordon Milnes
Real Estate
I joined Investec in 2022 after 15 years' experience in the Syndication market across London and Singapore. I'm responsible for all things Syndication related within the Structured Property Finance team. This involves working with potential funding partners for everything from club facilities to placing debt underwritten by Investec.
Gordon Milnes
Real Estate
I joined Investec in 2022 after 15 years' experience in the Syndication market across London and Singapore. I'm responsible for all things Syndication related within the Structured Property Finance team. This involves working with potential funding partners for everything from club facilities to placing debt underwritten by Investec.

Charlotte O'Neill
Real Estate
I first joined the Real Estate Team at Investec in 2021 as an intern. I returned to the team at the end of 2022, after graduating from the University of Oxford with a bachelor’s degree in Politics, Philosophy and Economics. My role is to support the origination of new lending opportunities and assist with the management of existing deals.
Charlotte O'Neill
Real Estate
I first joined the Real Estate Team at Investec in 2021 as an intern. I returned to the team at the end of 2022, after graduating from the University of Oxford with a bachelor’s degree in Politics, Philosophy and Economics. My role is to support the origination of new lending opportunities and assist with the management of existing deals.

Jason Presence
Real Estate
I joined Investec in 2022, as part of the Banks new Origination & Distribution Team, specialising in origination with an underwriting mandate, in amounts from £40m to £150m, with a specific focus on student accommodation, PRS/BTR, Office and Industrial sectors. I have 35 years of banking experience with a specific focus on Real Estate for the last 20 years. I have developed extensive experience within several banks in development and investment lending, more recently with NatWest where I spent 11 years of my career.
Jason Presence
Real Estate
I joined Investec in 2022, as part of the Banks new Origination & Distribution Team, specialising in origination with an underwriting mandate, in amounts from £40m to £150m, with a specific focus on student accommodation, PRS/BTR, Office and Industrial sectors. I have 35 years of banking experience with a specific focus on Real Estate for the last 20 years. I have developed extensive experience within several banks in development and investment lending, more recently with NatWest where I spent 11 years of my career.

Sebastian Walley
Real Estate
I joined Investec in 2022, as part of the Banks new Origination & Distribution Team. Specialising in origination with an underwrite mandate, in amounts ranging from £40m up to £150m, with specific focus on the student accommodation, PRS/BTR, Office and Industrial sectors. Previously a Director in the RBS/NatWest real estate team.
Sebastian Walley
Real Estate
I joined Investec in 2022, as part of the Banks new Origination & Distribution Team. Specialising in origination with an underwrite mandate, in amounts ranging from £40m up to £150m, with specific focus on the student accommodation, PRS/BTR, Office and Industrial sectors. Previously a Director in the RBS/NatWest real estate team.

Mark Bladon
Head of Real Estate
Mark began his Investec career in 2006, working in Property Finance as a loan originator, following 12 years at Singer & Friedlander Plc where his roles included Credit officer with responsibility for Real Estate. During his Investec career he has worked in the Treasury team, where he helped establish Investec in the Legal Sector, and the Corporate Lending team where he specialised in Sports Finance, before moving back into Property Finance in 2012.
Mark is currently Head of Corporate Real Estate lending responsible for over £1bn of loan assets, and specialises in providing development finance for industrial, residential and student accommodation projects across the capital stack.
Mark Bladon
Head of Real Estate
Mark began his Investec career in 2006, working in Property Finance as a loan originator, following 12 years at Singer & Friedlander Plc where his roles included Credit officer with responsibility for Real Estate. During his Investec career he has worked in the Treasury team, where he helped establish Investec in the Legal Sector, and the Corporate Lending team where he specialised in Sports Finance, before moving back into Property Finance in 2012.
Mark is currently Head of Corporate Real Estate lending responsible for over £1bn of loan assets, and specialises in providing development finance for industrial, residential and student accommodation projects across the capital stack.
