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Quite Simply Amazing

“As an Investment Company, our work with Glen was to support us through the sale of a site. Quite simply amazing and really enjoyable working with Glen, whatever he said he delivered on and I look forward to working with him again.”

James Roberts

ARC Architects

Solid Advice

“Whilst acting as an agent, Glen helped to identify a potential developer over what was a complicated transaction. I was kept carefully advised during the progress of the acquisition which took in excess of 2 years due to the Planning Permission conditions to renovate two listed buildings within an adjacent site owned by the trust.

Glens solid advice, patience and resilience to complete this acquisition is a five-star service.”

Gordon Birch

Retired Chartered Surveyor

Glen was brilliant

“We had never purchased a site before with a requirement for an affordable housing contribution which could be either a financial contribution or by providing 2 shared ownership homes. Glen explained the situation clearly and came up with a solution that enabled us to sell 2 of the homes to a Private Housing Association – this not only solved the issue for us but also meant we achieved more than £250,000 extra than we were told by other parties.

Throughout the sales process, Glen was brilliant at explaining the legal process and keeping us updated with the progress with the Housing Association and ensuring that the sales went through smoothly and in a timely manner. I would highly recommend Glen’s services and look forward to working with him again in the future.”

Kings Meadow Homes

Positive outcome

“City & Country purchased the site at HM Prison Kingston, Portsmouth in February 2015. We subsequently applied for and was granted planning permission for 183 new build homes and 84 homes within the historic Grade II listed prison building. City & Country disposed of the new build element of the site to a leading provider of affordable homes, with the intention of converting the existing buildings. During a conversation with Glen, he seemed positive about introducing a developer that would consider this style of re-development, in the location, and asked permission to discuss this further with them. Glen spoke to his contact who viewed the site, terms were agreed and completion took place all within the timescales agreed between the parties. Glen was able to recognise the opportunity of a deal through his knowledge of City & Country and the purchaser and match us up, resulting in a positive outcome for City & Country. We look forward to doing future business with Glen.”

S. Marner, Land & Property

Director, City & Country

5-star service

“As a developer, I worked with Glen as an intermediary through a project, we used his services to source a particular site using his connections. Glen’s knowledge as a land agent and his commercial acumen through structuring a deal is reassuring. He delivers a 5-star service and we look forward to working with Glen in the future.”

Ben Olds

Land Director of Imperial Homes

Simple smooth process

“We had a gap in our build programme, so we needed a site with planning permission ready to start. Glen searched on our behalf and presented us with several opportunities, one we ended up purchasing. It was a simple smooth process and now Glen is looking for more projects for us”

Nick Dorrington

Dorrington Homes

Happy to rate a solid 5 stars!!

“As a developer, having had the opportunity to work with Glen from Castle Street Investments, we couldn’t rate the service high enough. Working to source a site location for a project, the service delivery from start to finish and even after completion was brilliant. Confidently, Glen is the best land agent we have dealt with and happy to rate a solid 5 stars!!”

Mr A Teal

Bluestone Homes

Kept us informed

“Glen helped us dispose of a site whilst we were going through the planning stages. He managed to find the appropriate developer, achieved us more than anticipated and negotiated a conditional contract so we knew there was a fixed price with set terms (STP). Although planning took longer than expected Glen kept both parties aware of the situation at all times. Without his positivity, I don’t believe we would have achieved a better outcome.”

A. Hill

Clanfield Properties

Valued expertise

“Having known Glen for a number of years, we value his real estate experience and his expertise in negotiating land transactions.”

P. Lipscombe

Landowner

Hardworking ethos

“Glen helped us through a very tedious and complicated transaction. Part of the site didn’t end with completion, however, he negotiated tirelessly to agree on a settlement between both parties. I would have no hesitation in using Glen for any future disposals, or to acquire any future projects due to his drive, determination, and hardworking ethos”

D. Price

David Price Homes

Positive Experience

“As a developer, our work with Glen was as an intermediary through a project.

We had a positive experience through the whole process and would highly recommend using his services.”

M.O’Brien

Wykham Homes

Very approachable

“Whilst working alongside Glen I have found him to be very approachable and easy to get along with. He is very knowledgeable about deposing land and very tenacious when it comes to acquiring sites for clients. I would not hesitate to recommend him to others in the industry.”

L. Cutts BA (Hons) Dip TP MRTPI

Director of Wessex Planning

Paramount to securing the site

“Glen was paramount to us securing the site and leading the transaction through to completion. We are fully grateful for his hard work and we will be using Glen to purchase future sites for the company”

Rik Patel & Bob Jandu

Bellview Group

This site has been a true landmark for our company

“Being local we knew of the site but wasn’t aware it was potentially for sale, Glen then introduced it to us. After agreeing a figure with the landowner Glen had to then negotiate for some of the reports/plans that weren’t part of the planning permission. He excelled and we achieved a satisfactory position so as soon as we had completed we could commence with the conversion and new build section. This site has been a true landmark for our company and we hope to do more purchasing through Glen soon.”

Jason and Dave

St Cross Homes

Concise with information and timing

“Glen acquired the Eastpoint Centre, Southampton for us and our clients. Both ourselves were fully aware of the site before as we had reviewed it on several occasions, however we always concluded that the site couldn’t be delivered for various reasons. So when Glen came to us with the site we were a little hesitant about investigating further, but Glen was instant that the timing was correct and the vendor is selling. After a few months of having a meeting with the vendors consultant it seemed as if Glen was correct and we managed to agree terms and a sale which has resulted in our clients securing the site that will deliver required Affordable Homes. We have found Glen to be concise with his information and timing, great result”

Ian Wallace, Chairman

Hampshire Homes Group