James Abrahams
JAMES’S ROLE
James is responsible for the overall strategy and running of the Allsop City office investment and development business as well as managing client relationships, sales programmes and the creative part of deal origination.
23 years at Allsop means James is integral to cross selling across departments to provide best advice on all elements of investment strategy and all uses through development.
As an active member of the Performance and Management Group, James has particular responsibility for graduate recruitment and APC rotations.
RELEVANT EXPERTISE / SPECIALISM
- Investment advice in the City of London and City Fringe real estate sector
- Development advice from origination and planning, design and financial analysis
EXPERIENCE
James began his real estate career at Allsop after graduating from a Masters at Reading University in 1999. He has worked in the City office for over 21 years having qualified as a chartered surveyor at Allsop where he did his APC.
KEY CLIENT RELATIONSHIPS
- ABRDN
- Land Sec
- London & Regional Properties
- Endurance Land
- City of London
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
GETTING TO KNOW JAMES
Favourite Film: When we were Kings – The story behind the Rumble in the Jungle
Favourite Team: Arsenal men and women’s team and the European Ryder Cup Team
Favourite Holiday Destination: Far East
Favourite Landmark: The Shard
One thing you could not go a day without: Coffee
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