Allsop has invested in its specialist build-to-rent consultancy service with the appointment of Lesley Roberts as Executive Development Director of Allsop Letting and Management.

Previously PRS Director at Pinnacle Places, Lesley has 10 years PRS block management experience and has advised developers, housing associations and institutional investors on the acquisition, design, build and operation stages of large scale PRS portfolios.

Lesley’s focus will be on the performance management of residential assets to maximise returns and support longterm investment.

Scott Tyler, Senior Partner said, “Lesley brings a real understanding of large scale assets to our growing build-torent team. It is crucial for anyone entering this expanding market to take expert advice, hence our commitment to create a specialised team.”

Lesley says, “This new investment class isn’t like anything that’s gone before and will need to be appraised, valued, managed, bought and sold very differently from traditional PRS stock. Allsop is in a strong position to offer a holistic service to clients, from the initial consultancy stages through to delivery and management.”