Sentinel Real Estate has announced that Ben Sanderson has joined the firm as Managing Director, where he will lead the firm’s entry into the UK living sector. Based in Sentinel’s newly established London office, Sanderson will oversee the establishment of Sentinel’s fully integrated investment platform in the UK. His work comes at a time when the UK is especially attractive for investment, due to its significant housing shortage. Several sub-asset classes – such as build-to-rent (BTR), single-family homes, purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA), and senior living – offer strong investment opportunities across the UK.<\/p>\n
“Ben’s extensive track record in UK and European institutional real estate, combined with his deep understanding of the living sector, makes him the ideal choice to establish Sentinel’s UK platform,” said Michael Streicker, President and Chief Executive Officer of Sentinel.<\/p>\n
“We have enjoyed a longstanding relationship with Ben that dates back more than 15 years. His proven ability to expand and build new lines of business and his established reputation within the institutional investment community will be invaluable as we bring Sentinel’s integrated living expertise to the UK market.”<\/p>\n
Sanderson has over 25 years of global real estate experience, with particular expertise in residential investment across the UK, Europe, the US and Australia. Most recently, he served as Managing Director at Aviva Investors, where he was responsible for the global real estate and infrastructure businesses, overseeing strategic direction and managing implementation of real estate investments across multiple risk profiles, including the establishment and execution of new residential investment programs across the UK and Europe.<\/p>\n
“The UK living sector represents a compelling investment opportunity, given the significant undersupply of high-quality, affordable rental housing units and the still nascent nature of institutional penetration in the market,” said Sanderson.<\/p>\n
“I look forward to building upon Sentinel’s proven track record as a global multifamily investor and operator to provide a vertically integrated investment solution to meet the growing demand for professionally managed rental housing across the UK.”<\/p>\n
A recognized industry leader, Sanderson served as Chair of the Investment Property Forum from 2020-2022 and continues as a Board Member. He holds a BA in Economics from the University of York and an MA in Macroeconomics from the University of Liverpool.<\/p>\n
The announcement was covered by numerous media sources:<\/p>\n
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- PERE Deals<\/a> – Sentinel taps Aviva’s Ben Sanderson to head its new London office<\/li>\n
- CRE Herald<\/a> – Sentinel Real Estate enters UK living market with senior hire<\/li>\n
- Green Street News<\/a> – Sentinel hires managing director for UK living debut<\/li>\n
- CoStar News<\/a> – Sentinel launches UK platform with industry veteran hire<\/li>\n
- IREI<\/a> – Sentinel Real Estate launches U.K. living platform<\/li>\n
- CoStar News<\/a> – People of Note<\/li>\n
- CRE Media Europe<\/a> – Sentinel Real Estate enters UK living sector<\/li>\n
- Imperial Corporate Training Institute<\/a> – Sentinel Real Estate Launches UK Living Platform with Appointment of Ben Sanderson as Managing Director<\/li>\n
- BTR News UK<\/a> – Sentinel Real Estate appoints Managing Director<\/li>\n
- IPE Real Assets<\/a> – People moves<\/li>\n
- Property Magazine International<\/a> – Ben Sanderson to lead Sentinel’s UK entry into rental housing<\/li>\n
- Property Magazine International<\/a> – Ben Sanderson to lead Sentinel’s UK entry into rental housing<\/li>\n
- Urban Living News<\/a> – Sentinel enters UK living sector with Sanderson appointment<\/li>\n
- Show House Magazine<\/a> – Housing industry careers news: This week’s Movers & Shakers<\/li>\n
- Bisnow<\/a> – The London Deal Sheet: People<\/li>\n
- FundFire<\/a> – NY Real Estate Manager Makes Senior Hire for New UK Office<\/li>\n
- INREV<\/a> – Sentinel Real Estate launches UK living platform with appointment of Ben Sanderson as Managing Director<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Sentinel Real Estate has announced that Ben Sanderson has joined the firm as Managing Director, where he will lead the firm’s entry into the UK living sector. Based in Sentinel’s newly established London office, Sanderson will oversee the establishment of Sentinel’s fully integrated investment platform in the UK. His work comes at a time when… <\/p>\n
- CRE Herald<\/a> – Sentinel Real Estate enters UK living market with senior hire<\/li>\n