Alex Matthews is an esteemed Build to Rent advisor, boasting an extensive eight-year tenure in the dynamic realm of Capital Markets, previously at Colliers and Savills. Throughout this impressive span, Alex has adeptly guided funding and investment strategies, cumulatively surpassing £3 billion.

As the Head of Build to Rent at Harris Associates, Alex spearheads a pivotal role, as he builds on the companies substantial successes in PBSA, Co-Living and Offices - undertaking over £18 billion of transactions since its inception in 2002. Alex plugs into Harris Associates dynamic marketing functions, with in-house 360 experience, from content production to public relations - in order to add substantial value to clients sales processes.

In his initial years, Alex orchestrated an array of inventive capital solutions catering to the diverse needs of investors and developers. More recently, Alex has advised on transactions encompassing a remarkable 4,700 units within the past three years alone, amassing an impressive GDV exceeding £1.6 billion. Alex has seen, and has helped shape, the emerging BTR sector, continuing to have his mark on its ongoing evolution.

Alex facilitates the funding, acquisition, and strategic divestiture of Build to Rent developments and investments across the UK. Notably, his blue-chip clientele spans esteemed developers, institutional investors, and family offices, each seeking market-leading advice. A notable facet of Alex's mandate lies in his adeptness at ushering new stakeholders into the sector, thereby fostering their successful entry into the market - an attribute emblematic of his proactive industry stewardship.

However, it's worth noting that Alex is more than a conventional advisor. He embraces the ethos of innovation and the formidable power of marketing - including via social media. His zeal for presenting insights sets him apart, allowing him to not just advise, but to inspire stakeholders with his compelling perspectives.

With Alex on board, Harris Associates has become a major challenger agency in the BTR market.