The UK property sector has been abuzz with the recent announcement from specialist lender GRE Finance regarding the strategic appointments of Clare Grimes and Archie Dickinson as associate directors.
Clare Grimes, who previously worked at Octopus Real Estate, brings a wealth of experience in commercial real estate debt transactions to the team. She has held leadership roles and actively participated in industry committees, bringing valuable insights and connections to the company. In addition to her hands-on experience, Grimes also holds a master’s degree in Real Estate, Investment and Finance from Henley Business School.
Archie Dickinson, with his impressive background in real estate finance from Hilltop Credit Partners, brings over a decade of expertise in origination, underwriting, and execution of development loans to the table. His track record of handling transactions totaling over £750m aligns perfectly with GRE Finance’s strategic direction.
GRE Finance, founded in 2020 by Michael Mirelman and Daniel Benton, has been making waves in the market with their active approach and involvement in noteworthy transactions, including loans for residential and commercial projects.
Director at GRE Finance, Daniel Benton, expressed his excitement about the new team members, emphasizing the vast opportunities in the UK’s real estate debt markets. He highlighted the firm’s recent activity, focusing on strategic asset management in the first half of the year, and later identifying market opportunities and agreeing more than £30m in real estate financing.
According to Benton, the company’s opportunistic and value-add approach, combined with their expertise in property development and management, puts them in an excellent position to support various transactions in the market.
Clare Grimes also shared her enthusiasm about joining GRE Finance, emphasizing the company’s unique approach to real estate debt and their willingness to take on risk profiles that other lenders may not support. She expressed her eagerness to lead origination efforts and work with the team to drive real and attractive returns in the current economic climate.
With the addition of these key hires, GRE Finance is poised for an exciting phase of growth and strategic positioning in the real estate finance sector. It will be interesting to see how these new appointments will impact the industry and contribute to the company’s success in the coming years.
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