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Savills strengthens Co-Living team with senior Director

International real estate advisor Savills has appointed Charlie Weatherill as a Director within its market-leading Operational Capital Markets (OCM) division.

Based at Savills Margaret Street head office in London, Charlie will focus on the Co‑Living sector, with a particular emphasis on development funding, while also working on Savills Capital Advisors mandates.

Charlie previously spent more than a decade at Savills, where he was a founding member of the OCM division and played a key role in the growth of the UK Build to Rent (BtR) sector. He later served as Capital Markets Director and Board Member at Telford Homes, overseeing investor relationships, deal structuring and transaction execution. Most recently, he worked as a Senior Consultant with organisations including Action, amongst others, on Empty Homes, seeking to create an institutional venture aimed at addressing the UK’s empty homes crisis.

Throughout his career, Charlie has raised over £5 billion of equity, financing more than 45 residential development projects and delivering approximately 15,000 new homes across the UK.

Andrew Brentnall, Executive Director, Operational Capital Markets at Savills, said, “We are delighted to welcome Charlie back to Savills. His leading expertise in development, funding and deal execution, together with his strong industry relationships, will be a significant asset to our clients. He will work alongside Lizzie Beagley, our Head of UK PBSA & Co‑Living, and we look forward to seeing the team continue to grow.”

Charlie Weatherill, Director, Operational Capital Markets at Savills, commented, “I’m thrilled to be returning to Savills. Co‑Living is becoming a vital part of the UK’s rental landscape. With rising costs and a shrinking Private Rented Sector, it offers a practical, high-quality housing solution that delivers value for money while meeting the evolving needs of urban renters. I’m looking forward to working with colleagues in OCM and Savills Capital Advisors to deliver outstanding outcomes for our clients.”

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