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Who we are

RAM RE’s founder Richard Murphy has over 30 years experience in the UK property industry, including 26 years with the global practice Cushman & Wakefield (formerly DTZ), as an International Partner, Head of Office and UK Head of Receivership and Recovery. The growing RAM RE team is made up of experienced RICS qualified property professionals

We are an expert team providing high level trusted advisor advice to our clients. The growing RAM RE team is made up of experienced RICS qualified property professionals

Between us we have extensive knowledge across the breath of the UK Property Industry having, ahead of the formation of RAM RE Property Advisors, worked in:

  • Barclays Bank’s Property Team based in Old Bailey, London
  • The UK Government’s Valuation Office Agency
  • Peacock’s Stores /Edinburgh Woollen Mill Estates Team
  • DTZ
  • Cushman & Wakefield

We have dealt with property assets of all types in diverse locations and between us, we will have encountered the very issues or opportunities which you as a client or potential client face.

Professionalism and integrity are at the core of what we do. Our clients trust us to be honest, open and critical – always underpinned by thorough preparation, excellent communication and relentless delivery.

Ensuring our clients of clear direction, confidence in the strategy, a positive experience for all involved and an elegant landing every time.

RAM RE’s founder Richard Murphy, has over 30 years experience in the UK property industry, including 26 years with the global practice Cushman & Wakefield (formerly DTZ) as an International Partner, Head of Office and UK Head of Receivership and Recovery. Prior to this Richard worked for the UK Government’s Valuation Office Agency and within Barclays Property Holdings, Head Office at Old Bailey, London.

Richard has considerable experience advising at Board and Senior Management level and is a trusted advisor to many UK financial institutions.

A NARA and RICS Registered Fixed Charge Receiver, Richard has considerable experience in dealing with the whole range of stressed and distressed property scenarios and is particularly skilled in the completion of part-completed commercial and residential developments.

Richard prides himself on being extremely accessible and has a genuine interest in clients businesses. Clients have  described Richard as: highly commercial, very proactive, reassuringly frank and unflappable.

Laura Halse, a Senior Associate, has over 15 years experience in the UK property industry, including 7 years with the global practice Cushman & Wakefield (formerly DTZ). Prior to this Laura worked as an Estates Surveyor for Peacock’s Stores, which was bought out of Administration in 2012 by Edinburgh Woollen Mill.

Laura has extremely strong knowledge of the regional centres of the UK, particularly from a retailing perspective, having acted for various national retailers throughout her career. Landlord and Tenant advice is one of Laura’s core skills, which provides a depth of expertise to her activity in Investment, Development and Fixed Charge Receivership, which ensures strong outcomes. Laura has acted on behalf of both Landlord and Tenant across the whole range of property sectors.

Laura has excellent project management skills and is extremely pro-active in her approach. Clients have described Laura as: tenacious, extremely collaborative and having a fantastic ‘just do it’ approach to both herself and others, which gets things done.

 

The team beyond RAM RE.

In choosing to work with us we acknowledge that clients require assurance in the following areas:

  • Data security and resilience
  • Financial systems
  • Insurance

From the formation of RAM RE Property Advisors, we have engaged with best in class external suppliers to ensure that we deliver such reassurance, we believe that as a consequence our systems are exemplary.

This coupled with the regulatory support of the RICS, NARA and the IPA providing:

  • Independent regulation and scrutiny

The team beyond RAM RE allows us to concentrate on our core skills, in the knowledge that our business practice and reputation is solid, safe and secure, as is that of the clients which we service.

 

Accessible and Approachable

We pride ourselves in being very accessible and approachable. Please do get in touch for an initial informal and confidential discussion.

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