Doyen of Real Estate, Expert in Residential Property, Serial Entrepreneur & Philanthropist

Biography

Roger Southam has an ability to solve problems and produce results in all areas of real estate. In a career spanning nearly 40 years he has managed, advised, and problem-solved on billions of pounds of property. Whatever the challenge he has the skillset and aptitude to tackle, address and resolve.

Charity & Challenges

The only prize Roger won at school was for public spirit. He didn’t appreciate what a defining moment that would be. He missed his moment of glory at the normal huge school prizegiving because for 1975 prizegiving the teachers went on strike and no such day was held!

Testimonials

We are grateful for Roger’s extensive knowledge and experience to achieve an outcome in our service charge issues that was over and above our expectations.  His practical advice advise and adept negotiations achieved a successful outcome.

- London E8 Residents

We asked Roger Southam to undertake an operational review and future proof look at Get Living.  We were delighted with the outcome and the thoroughness of his report.  We would highly recommend Roger for his services

‐ Rick de Blaby, CEO, Get Living

Roger worked with us on the Kennedy Wilson portfolio for almost two years, where he was heavily involved in developing and implementing a new reporting structure.  Roger has a vast knowledge of the PRS sector and in particular the amenity provision and operation of it. We look forward to working with Roger again on other projects and are delighted to recommend him.

‐ Angus Potterton, Managing Director, Savills Ireland

Thanks for all your assistance over the last few years Roger. It was great to have your experience and a different perspective as we look to stay at the forefront of this sector in Ireland

‐ Jason Byers, Head of Residential Ireland, Kennedy Wilson

We have known Roger Southam for the past 20 years and has always approached each and every case professionally. With his huge knowledge and experience in the properties market, Roger has recently negotiated and dealt with the contract of our new premises with great success. Roger can be trusted with work requiring undoubted integrity.

‐ Management, Thalgo UK Ltd

Following a dispute where the relationship with the contractor had completely broken down; Roger’s invaluable advice and communication skills aided resolution. Roger’s negotiating skills and calm manner certainly made a very stressful situation easier to deal with for us. We would definitely recommend using his skills to help resolve disputes you may have.

‐ Mark & Rachel Maidment

I cannot overstate how helpful and knowledgeable Roger has been. He single-handedly resolved a very difficult situation and ensured an acceptable outcome for all parties. I would recommend Roger’s services to anyone in need of accurate and highly competent legal advice. I wouldn’t hesitate to call Roger again in the future.

‐ Alexandria Bockfeldt-Dahl & Laura Hadfield, Renters

Roger was asked to help in the resolution of a breakdown in residential management standards and disputes with leaseholders.  Working with the Plc and leaseholders, a resident association was formed and recognised who participated in resolving the management issues and tendering for new managers.  Roger oversaw handover to new managers and smooth transition to resident association to handle it’s affairs for the block management.

‐ Advising FTSE 250 company on management delivery in mixed use building

Roger was asked by a global real estate advisor to assist it in the service delivery to it’s major multifamily client.  Over two years Roger transformed reporting and worked with the team to improve the management operations.  Innovation and enhanced customer service were introduced and reinforced.

‐ Advisor on multifamily management operations and service delivery