Sara Newson
Director
Sara is the founder of REALM 47 and is responsible for the sourcing, structuring and financial aspects of the developments for the company. Utilising her network that she has built over the last 19 years in the Property Investment & Development market, Sara is able to bring together outstanding industry professionals & experts from the necessary sectors to complete each development, whether it be to sell on or to add to the REALM 47 portfolio.
Sara is experienced in Property Investment & Development across the Residential and Commercial sectors in York and surrounding areas. Her expertise and experience include:
- Successful Professional Investor having built a portfolio of Family Lets, Student & Professional Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) and Serviced Accommodation for the holiday & corporate markets
- Deal Sourcing & Acquisition
- Residential Property Development – adding value through increasing square footage (conversion / extension) and adding facilities, refurbishment and high-quality interior design
- Planning Gain
- Acquisition, Liquidation & Management of Overseas Investment Properties
- HMO – Conversion from Residential Dwellings (C3 class) to HMO (C4 class & Sui Generis)
- HMO – Adhering to planning laws, building regulations, rental property health and safety (HHSRS)
- HMO – Amenity standards set out by the local and national government and comprehensive fire regulations
- Project Management of Refurbishments and Conversions projects
- Interior Design & Staging
- Sales Strategising & Marketing
- Founder & Managing Director of a Letting & Management agency in Hull specialising in Professional House Shares
- Founder & Managing Director of York Unique Holiday Homes – An investment company providing luxury holiday homes in York & surrounding areas