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Kiwi Business Spotlight
Kiwi led firm, SIRE Capital Partners is launching in January, opening its London office in Marylebone. The newly formed venture represents a rebranding and expansion of SIRE Properties, a UK asset management and brokerage firm established in 2015.
Sam Faulkner will join the firm as a Principal alongside Patrick Ryan who co-founded SIRE Properties in 2015. The two Principals bring a range of experience working across asset management, portfolio management, debt capital markets and investment consultancy.
SIRE Capital Partners services
CAPITAL ADVISORY
Small to medium sized investment firms often struggle to maintain their own capital raising team. Managing an internal team can be costly, inefficient and slow to build up. With a broad and engaged investor network, combined with best-in-class presentation, SIRE CP can provide immediate value for these firms.
BROKERAGE
Private assets are opaque with a large portion of high-quality deals transacting "off-market." Via our network of advisers, asset owners and developers, we are well placed to source off-market opportunities that offer an attractive risk-adjusted return for
our investors.
Contact Patrick or Sam to find out more.
Patrick Ryan [email protected]
Sam Faulkner [email protected]
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Member Profile
60 Seconds with…Sam Faulkner
Name Sam Faulkner
NZ hometown Auckland
Company SIRE Capital Partners
Role Principal
What is your connection with the property sector?
I have been working in Commerical Real Estate in London for the past 5.5 years with CBRE Investment Management (Global Investors). At CBRE IM I was a Global Portfolio Manager investing indirectly into unlisted RE Funds, JVs, Programmatic Ventures and Clubs.
I left CBRE last year and have joined Patrick Ryan at SIRE Capital Partners (previously SIRE Properties) as a Principal focusing on real assets Capital Advisory and Brokerage.
How long have you been in the UK?
5.5 years
What piece of advice would you give a fellow Kiwi new to London?
Building your network when you first arrive feels daunting given how big the City is, but its well worth the effort to go for coffees, drinks, networking events. You will build this valuable network quickly and realise that you run into the same people over and over again - particularly in Real Estate!
What is your number one London recommendation?
Sunday roast at the Albion in Islington - get the Pork belly
What makes you proud to be a Kiwi?
Our work ethic - if you want something done give it to the kiwi in the office
How can other KIP members help you?
Introductions are a great help. Given where capital markets are at present, cost of debt is front of mind for most investors. We are focusing on financing solutions that are innovative and appealing in a rising interest rate environment. Would love to speak with asset managers, asset owners or developers of UK Commerical / Residential Real Estate, particularly if you have a refinance event coming up.
How can you help other KIP members?
Let's find out! I'm always happy to meet for a coffee and discuss new or interesting ideas.
Kiwi fun facts
- Favourite NZ Sporting Personality? Brendan McCullum
- Favourite NZ beach? Medlands Beach, Great Barrier Island
- NZ food you miss most? Fresh caught Snapper
- Who would you most like to sit beside on your next trip back to NZ and why? My dad, never seem to have enough time to speak with him these days!
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