James Pargeter

Global Apartment Advisors

Senior advisor

James is a recognised advocate for the purpose-built rental homes (incl. Build to Rent (BTR) and Single-Family Rent (SFR)) and the wider residential sector, with over 25 years’ varied delivery experience as a Project Manager and Advisor. He aims to help address the UK’s housing crisis through policy and practice, recognising that a full tenure spectrum is key to resolving this challenge. Through successive roles at Deloitte, Greystar and GAA, alongside sector roles including at UKSFA, BPF and the ARL, he has a track record of making positive differences to project outcomes. James is a tireless campaigner for a much-needed cultural change around renting, including better appreciation of the benefits of purpose-built rental housing, Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), and intermediate affordable homes. He was included in EG's 'BTR's 50 Most Influential’ list.

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