Analysis-driven, Design-led Development

Sanctum is a boutique property development company. We are experienced residential conversion specialists, with a background in subdividing large houses into flats and co-living accommodation. We are focused on certain areas of London where our strategy has been refined to deliver optimal returns.

Our strategy hinges on adding value to the properties we acquire, which we do in three key ways

1. Adding floorspace through extensions – more space, more value
2. Improving layout – not all floorspace is created equal, it needs to be useable to be desirable
3. Improving finish – our design principles maximise the value of the space created
4. Changing usage – smaller units often attract higher relative valuations than larger units (£ per square foot)

As well as building out new homes to sell, Sanctum retains a portfolio of investment real estate assets.

Our Founders

Roland Symonds

Roland founded Sanctum following a 13 year career in strategy consultancy and investment banking. From his corporate background Roland brings a wealth of deal making, structuring and financing experience. 

He started his career in strategy consulting with Monitor Group (now part of Deloitte) where he worked with bluechip corporates (Heineken, Maersk) and private equity houses.

He then moved into investment banking, working on M&A transactions, strategic reviews and capital raises. Prior to founding Sanctum, Roland was a Director at RBC Capital Markets covering the bank’s international Oil & Gas clients.

Roland studied Management at LSE.

Isha Symonds

Isha is a founding director of Sanctum and joined the business full-time in 2022, following a 17 year City career spanning private wealth, asset management and capital markets.

Most recently she was a Director at Goldman Sachs in the Private Wealth Management Division. In this role she advised ultra high net worth clients on asset allocation, portfolio construction and selection of investment products.

Isha began her career in credit sales at HSBC and has also worked for Merrill Lynch and Julius Baer.

Isha is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and read Economics at LSE.

Contact Us

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