Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Residential Property Investment Experts in London
Established in 1948 by David Crocker, Delph Property Group is a family-owned business now led by brothers Paul and Howard Crocker. Our exclusive focus on residential property investment and development spans over seven decades, delivering unparalleled expertise across the UK. We collaborate closely with housebuilders and developers from post-planning stages, applying a rigorous 50-page checklist to mitigate risks and add value at every opportunity. Our portfolio includes over 100 buildings purchased since 1980 and 1,900 apartments acquired since 2013, reflecting our deep market understanding.With systems tailored to assess feasibility nationwide, we prioritise partnerships that create mutually beneficial outcomes. Our BTR brand, Kooky, specialises in boutique developments within a one-hour commute of London. This combination of experience, methodology, and client-centric approach has cemented our reputation as trusted residential sector specialists.
Services
Residential Property Investment
Development Partnerships
Off-Plan Purchases
Completed Stock Acquisition
BTR Brand Management
Details
- Year established: 1948
Highlights and features
- We have over 70 years of exclusive experience in UK residential property investment.
- Our 50-page risk assessment checklist ensures comprehensive due diligence on every project.
- We collaborate with developers from post-planning stages to create tailored solutions.
- Our BTR brand Kooky offers boutique residential management expertise in prime locations.
- We provide board-approved offers with no valuation delays for swift transactions.
Services
Residential Property Investment
We acquire residential apartment blocks across UK city centres, focusing on developments with 100-300 units. Our investment strategy covers both off-plan and completed projects, providing developers with guaranteed exit routes while reducing market exposure. This approach allows clients to reinvest capital efficiently into new opportunities.
Development Partnerships
We partner with housebuilders from post-planning stages, offering expertise and financial support throughout the development lifecycle. Our 50-page risk assessment checklist ensures comprehensive due diligence, while our board-approved offers eliminate valuation delays for faster project execution.
Off-Plan Purchases
We specialise in acquiring properties during construction phases, providing large deposits to mitigate developer risk. This service enables builders to secure early funding while reducing sales and marketing costs through guaranteed single-transaction exits.
Completed Stock Acquisition
We buy entire developments or partial stock post-construction, allowing developers to quickly transition to new projects. This service eliminates ongoing sales responsibilities and reduces marketing expenses through streamlined bulk transactions.
BTR Brand Management
Our Kooky brand focuses on boutique build-to-rent developments within London's commuter belt. We manage medium-sized, planning-approved projects that integrate into wider master plans, offering tailored residential management services for modern living spaces.
People
Paul Crocker
Managing Director
Co-leading Delph Property Group with over 30 years' experience in residential property investment and development across the UK market.
Howard Crocker
Managing Director
Brings extensive sector knowledge as co-owner, focusing on strategic growth and long-term partnerships within residential developments.
Nicholas Belkin
Head of Acquisitions
Manages acquisition strategy with a focus on identifying prime investment opportunities in UK city centre developments.
Paul Neto
Head of Construction
Oversees construction projects ensuring compliance with our rigorous standards for quality and value addition.
Georgie Harper-Wilde
Head of Property Operations
Manages operational efficiency across our portfolio, ensuring seamless execution of residential property management strategies.
Questions
What types of residential properties do you invest in?
We focus on apartment blocks with 100-300 units in UK city centres, both off-plan and completed developments.
How do you collaborate with developers?
We work from post-planning stages, providing expertise and board-approved offers to de-risk projects and reduce marketing costs.
What is your BTR brand Kooky?
Kooky is our boutique build-to-rent brand targeting medium-sized developments within a one-hour commute of London.
What areas do you operate in?
We work across major UK cities including London, Manchester, Liverpool, Bristol, and Leicester.
How quickly can you complete property purchases?
Our board-approved offers allow swift transactions without valuation delays, ensuring clean exits for developers.
