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Team
Mark Pearson
Managing Partner
With city planning and investment in his family, Mark went on to study property and economics at university before going on to start his RICS training. After working as a surveyor he went into setting up a brokerage hoping to make the investment process more transparent for investors.
UK TEAM
Emily Johnson
Investment Consultant - Team Leader
With over 6 years in UK property investment, Emily combines deep market knowledge with a data-driven approach to help clients build and optimise their portfolios. Based in Liverpool, she works with investors at every stage — from first-time buyers to experienced landlords — delivering clear, research-backed strategies tailored to individual goals. As Senior Investment Consultant and Team Leader at Baron & Cabot, Emily brings both the expertise and the rigour to turn property investment into a logical, high-performing decision.
Daniel Varnaseri
Head of Sales - South
With over 15 years in UK property investment, Daniel specialises in helping busy professionals build and optimise long-term property portfolios. Based in London, he combines deep market knowledge with a structured, education-first approach — guiding clients from initial strategy through to acquisition and beyond. As Sales Manager at Baron & Cabot, Daniel brings the expertise and the client focus to make UK property investment straightforward, informed, and results-driven.
James Cox
Investment Consultant
With over 10 years in UK property investment, James specialises in off-plan and new build strategy, helping investors build, structure, and grow long-term portfolios. Drawing on experience across portfolio management, market analysis, and client advisory, he takes a consultative approach — combining deep market knowledge with a focus on risk minimisation and capital growth. As Investment Consultant at Baron & Cabot, James brings the expertise and client focus to turn property investment into a clear, confident, and rewarding journey.
Brad Rees
Senior Investment Consultant
Specialising in luxury off-plan property for high-net-worth investors across global markets, Brad brings energy, market insight, and a results-driven approach to every client relationship. Based in Manchester, he has built a strong track record helping investors identify and secure high-return UK property opportunities — from landmark city-centre developments to high-yielding buy-to-let assets. As Senior Investment Consultant at Baron & Cabot, Brad combines deep knowledge of the UK off-plan market with a personalised, client-first approach to turn investment ambitions into tangible returns.
Ginny Wai
Investment Consultant
With over a decade of experience in real estate across Australia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, China, and the UK, Ginny has successfully sold more than £100 million in residential property investments. She leverages strategic relationship-building and networking to drive revenue growth and establish mutually beneficial partnerships.
Stacey Pellicci
Senior Investment Consultant
Based in London, Stacey brings a distinguished background in high-net-worth sales to her role at Baron & Cabot. Having spent years working with ultra-luxury brands including Lamborghini, Bentley, and Aston Martin, she understands the expectations, discretion, and attention to detail that serious investors demand. As Senior Investment Broker, Stacey combines that world-class client experience with a sharp focus on delivering premium UK property opportunities to discerning buyers.
Matthew Kent-Lloyd
Investment Consultant
Based in our UK offices, Matthew brings energy, expertise, and a client-first approach to his role as an Investment Consultant at Baron & Cabot. Working closely with investors throughout their property investment journey, he takes the time to understand their objectives, provide tailored guidance, and help them identify the right opportunities to build and grow their portfolios. With a focus on long-term relationships and delivering exceptional service, Matthew is committed to helping clients make informed and confident investment decisions.
Dan Halsall
Business Development Manager
Based in Manchester, Dan brings a rare combination of creative and commercial thinking to his role at Baron & Cabot. With a background building and running his own video production agency — delivering projects for brands including Disney, THG, and River Island — he understands what it takes to connect with clients and drive results. As Business Development Manager, Dan combines that entrepreneurial instinct with a genuine passion for helping investors discover the right opportunities.
DUBAI TEAM
Leah Higginson
Sales Manager
After successfully leading the growth of an investment-based real estate company in the UK, Leah moved to Dubai to open a corporate office. Following this achievement, she transitioned to Baron & Cabot Dubai, where she is focused on scaling the office over the coming years. Leah's leadership and expertise in international real estate investment are instrumental in expanding our presence in the Dubai market.
Tom Hepworth
Associate Director
A huge football fan, Tom has built a solid reputation within UK Property Investment, resulting in him being one of the ‘rising stars’ of the industry. A wealth of knowledge with global investors and a deep understanding of UK property has allowed his investors to have incredible success.
Kelsey Ashford
Head of Business Development
With an exceptional understanding of clients' needs, matched with superb market knowledge, Kelsey has solidified her position into being highly regarded in the industry and achieved a huge amount in very few years. High potential of Kelsey being one of the youngest senior advisors in the industry soon.
Ed Malik
Investment Consultant
Ed is an International Investment Consultant with 25+ years of international sales experience and 19+ years specialising in global property investment and private wealth. He advises HNW investors, entrepreneurs and family offices on tailored property strategies across the UK and international markets.
Zayn Mahmood
Investment Consultant
After applying his trade in financial advice for global investors, Zayn decided to move full time into property investment, an area which had been a love for him through his career. Zayn has one of the fastest career growths in the industry by building wealth for a huge number of clients.
NIGERIA TEAM
Esther Oluwatomisin
Business Development Manager
Based in Lagos, Esther plays a key role in connecting Nigerian investors with high-quality UK property opportunities. As Business Development Manager, she combines local market knowledge with a passion for helping clients build long-term wealth through strategic property investment.
Oluwadamilare Sulaiman
Business Development Manager
Based in Lagos, Oluwadamilare brings energy, insight, and a deep understanding of the Nigerian investment landscape to his role at Baron & Cabot. As Business Development Manager, he works closely with investors to identify the right UK property opportunities and guide them confidently through the investment process.
SUPPORT STAFF
Praveen Patel
Senior Recruiter
Based in our Hyderabad operations hub, Praveen is the steady hand that guides clients through every stage of their property journey — from reservation through to completion. She coordinates with solicitors, developers, and mortgage advisors, keeps documentation on track, chases critical deadlines, and ensures clients are always informed at every milestone. Whether it's navigating an exchange deadline or following up with a legal team, Praveen brings the organisation, attention to detail, and genuine care that turns a complex transaction into a smooth, confidence-inspiring experience.
Brad Prince
Creative Lead
With a great eye for detail and a knack for turning abstract ideas into stunning visual representations, Brad brings ideas that are set to captivate and engage. His dedication to excellence and continual improvement ensures that our creative outputs are not only on par with but often surpass the rest of the market.
Mohd Ahmer Khan
Head of IT
Experienced IT Manager with a strong background in IT infrastructure, application security, and network administration. Holding an MBA in Information Technology from J.S. Institute of Education, Ahmer specialises in aligning technology with business strategy to drive operational excellence and innovation.
Shweta Joshi
Sales Progression Lead
Based in our Hyderabad operations hub, Shweta leads the client success function — overseeing the end-to-end processing of property transactions from reservation through to completion. She ensures the team delivers consistent, high-quality case management across every client journey, coordinating with solicitors, developers, and advisors to keep transactions moving and clients informed at every stage. With a sharp eye for detail and a commitment to operational excellence, Shweta makes sure nothing falls through the cracks and every client receives the experience they deserve.
Nikunj Tiwari
Sales Progression Coordinator
Based in our Hyderabad operations hub, Nikunj supports clients through the full lifecycle of their property purchase — from reservation through to completion. As Client Success Manager, he ensures every case moves forward with precision, keeping all parties aligned and clients informed at every step of the journey.
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The amount you need to put down on a Buy-to-Let mortgage will depend on your circumstances, the property, and the lender. For many overseas investors, a deposit of around 25% is a common starting point.
The amount required can vary depending on the lender, your income, the property, and your investment profile. There may also be additional costs to consider, including taxes, legal fees, mortgage fees, and other purchasing costs.
At Baron & Cabot, we help investors understand the financing options available to them and identify suitable mortgage solutions based on their individual circumstances.
Yes, we can help make the process of renting your UK investment property straightforward.
Finding suitable tenants, managing the property, handling maintenance, and keeping up with day-to-day responsibilities can be challenging, particularly for overseas investors. Working with the right property management team can make ownership considerably easier.
Baron & Cabot works with trusted property management partners who can support investors with the ongoing management and letting of their property.
Baron & Cabot is more than a traditional property broker. We take a research-led approach to helping investors identify UK property opportunities that align with their investment objectives.
Our team assesses opportunities using a detailed due diligence process, considering factors such as location, developer, rental demand, potential returns, and the wider market.
With access to thousands of UK property opportunities and end-to-end support, we help investors make informed decisions rather than simply presenting them with properties.
Before investing in any property, it is important to understand who you are investing through, how the process works, and what due diligence has been carried out on the opportunity.
Baron & Cabot has helped investors purchase more than £800 million worth of UK property and has established a research-led process for assessing investment opportunities.
We encourage investors to carry out their own independent checks and ask questions about the property, developer, legal process, fees, and investment structure before making a decision.
Our team is available to guide you through the process and provide the information you need to make an informed investment decision.
Property can be an attractive investment for many investors, but whether it is the best investment depends on your objectives, financial circumstances, risk tolerance, and investment strategy.
UK property can provide investors with several potential benefits, including rental income, long-term capital growth, and portfolio diversification. However, like any investment, property also carries risks and should be approached with proper research and due diligence.
At Baron & Cabot, we focus on identifying property opportunities that are aligned with an investor’s individual goals rather than suggesting that one investment works for everyone.
Going directly to a developer may give you access to a specific development, but it does not necessarily give you an independent view of the wider investment market.
Working with a property investment company can give investors access to a broader range of opportunities, market research, due diligence, and guidance throughout the purchasing process.
At Baron & Cabot, we assess opportunities across the UK rather than focusing on a single developer or development. This allows us to compare locations, properties, developers, rental demand, and potential investment performance before recommending an opportunity.
Understanding how your money moves through the property purchase process is an important part of investing safely.
Your funds should be transferred through the appropriate legal and professional channels, with the relevant solicitors, conveyancers, developers, and other parties involved in the transaction.
At Baron & Cabot, we help investors understand each stage of the purchasing process and introduce them to the appropriate professionals involved in completing their investment.
We also encourage investors to carry out their own legal and financial checks before transferring funds or committing to a property.
We recommend speaking with an investor before presenting specific projects because the right property depends on the individual’s investment objectives and circumstances.
A property that works well for one investor may not be suitable for another. Factors such as budget, investment timeframe, financing, preferred location, rental strategy, and expected returns all need to be considered.
By understanding these factors first, Baron & Cabot can narrow down the available opportunities and focus on properties that are more closely aligned with your investment goals.
Yes, we can help investors explore suitable mortgage options for their UK property investment.
Understanding how much you can borrow, the deposit required, available interest rates, and the associated costs is an important part of choosing the right property.
Our team can introduce you to mortgage specialists who understand the requirements of UK property investors, including overseas buyers, and can help you understand the financing options available based on your circumstances.
One of the most straightforward ways to invest in UK property is to work with a specialist property investment company that can support you throughout the process.
Investing in UK property involves more than simply choosing a property. Investors need to consider the location, developer, rental demand, financing, legal process, taxes, potential returns, and ongoing property management.
Baron & Cabot takes a research-led approach to property investment, helping investors identify suitable opportunities and supporting them through the purchasing process.
From selecting the right property and arranging finance to completing the purchase and managing the investment, our team and trusted partners can provide support throughout your UK property investment journey.
Yes, overseas investors can purchase residential property in the UK, even if they do not live in the country or have UK citizenship.
International buyers may have different requirements when it comes to financing, taxation, currency exchange, and the purchasing process. Understanding these requirements before committing to a property is therefore important.
The UK remains an accessible market for international investors, with opportunities available across a range of cities, property types, and price points.
At Baron & Cabot, we support international investors throughout their UK property journey, helping them understand the market and navigate the process with greater confidence.
Disclaimer: Any information provided by Baron & Cabot does not constitute financial advice and is for educational purposes only.