Melanie, who has over 20 years experience in both residential and the commercial market and is now specialising in overseeing commercial development regeneration projects. This is achieved by bringing together a skilled and highly experienced team who are able to realize the opportunities that are sourced through Agents and via off market deals in this fast moving environment.

With over 30 years of expertise as a Planning Consultant and Developer, I have successfully navigated countless planning challenges. My focus is on unlocking the full potential of property and land, ensuring clients achieve maximum value. Combining in-depth knowledge of planning regulations, building controls, and planning law, I offer practical and economical solutions. I provide clear guidance on land use options, oversee the design process, and manage approvals with Local Authorities. Renowned for my expertise in converting commercial properties to residential use under permitted development rights. I offer a seamless “one-stop shop” service for all planning and building requirements. My journey began in private architectural practice, evolving into a successful architectural, property, and design business.

Will has had a career in property since 2007, where he worked as a management accountant at property development and construction companies, and later at Finance Director level.    During previous in-house Finance Director roles, Will was involved with developments ranging from basement excavations, extensions and conversions to one-off bespoke mansions for the rich and famous right up to 150+ unit new build sites in London and the Home Counties. At boardroom level he was required to arrange and structure funding for the projects as well as heading up the finance function.   Will, through Luc Capital Limited, now focuses on development finance, bridging finance, complex buy to let mortgages and CFO consultancy, through PositiveCFO Ltd, helping a varied client base of property developers and property investors.

Steve Wayt is a qualified Chartered Civil and Structural Engineer, understanding how buildings are designed and constructed with over 30 years of experience in the engineering and construction industry. ​ Steve has worked in senior management roles and as the Managing Director of a successful project management consultancy and understands the need for delivering projects on time and on budget.

David is an experienced Quantity Surveyor with extensive hands-on knowledge across residential, commercial and mixed-use development. Over many years working closely with developers, private clients and professional teams, he has built strong expertise in cost planning, tendering, contract administration and project delivery. His strengths lie in refurbishment and conversion work, heritage buildings, permitted-development schemes and complex multi-unit residential projects. David is known for providing accurate cost control, clear reporting and practical solutions that support efficient delivery from feasibility through to completion. BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying, MRICS

Rob is an experienced designer and project lead with expertise in a wide range of projects. Numerous years’ experience working closely with private clients to develop efficient solutions on both large and small projects, as well as working with various developers on a wide range of project scales has led to a high skill level in producing feasibility, master-planning, planning and detailed drawings suitable to meet statutory requirements. Strengths lie in residential schemes involving new build and conversion projects. BA(Hons), MArch, PGDip, RIBA

Invited by Julian Dunkerton to join the core Superdry team as Creative Head, I established the brand’s first in-house creative media team, building and developing the photography studios, e-commerce content function, and marketing department while working closely with PR. I supported the company’s growth across global campaigns, wholesale assets, brand protection, and store design, contributing to its successful flotation on the London Stock Exchange in 2010 and its continued expansion thereafter. Before Superdry, I was invited by Michael Casley-Hayford to help establish a film and production facility in Sub-Saharan Africa, based in Ghana. As part of Icon Communications, I produced documentaries and creative assets for foreign investors and government-led projects, supporting local development across construction and mobile technology initiatives. Clients included the World Bank, ODA, British Airways, Taylor Woodrow, and Mobitel.