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Trusted Access. Disciplined Growth.
About Us
Redwood Real Estate Partners is a UK-based real estate investment firm partnering with GCC families and international private capital, providing disciplined access to UK opportunities across the risk–return spectrum.
Through strong local relationships and a hands-on approach, we originate, structure and actively manage investments across selected sectors, combining breadth of experience with an institutional approach to capital allocation.
Our focus is on deploying capital where genuine value can be created and safeguarded, with a long-term partnership mindset at the core of every investment.
Redwood draws on the resources, network, construction knowledge and long term capital perspective of Mera Real Estate – providing partners with access to a deeper eco system of real estate expertise and relationship.
Our Heritage
More than 25 years ago, our Founder and Managing Partner Suneet Jain made his first buy-to-let investment. From that single decision, he built Mera Real Estate — a hands-on development business with deep roots in every layer of the property lifecycle, from planning and construction through to leasing and long-term asset management.
Project by project, the business grew. Since then, we have delivered over 65 developments valued at more than £150 million, and multiple industry awards earned for design and delivery along the way. As our capabilities, network and investor relationships deepened, we expanded into commercial real estate — acquiring landmark institutional-grade assets including large supermarket freeholds and offshore energy development sites.
Throughout that growth, one thing never changed: disciplined stewardship, transparent partnerships and consistent performance across market cycles. That foundation is what Redwood Real Estate Partners is built on — and it is why GCC families and family offices trust us to steward their capital in the UK market today.
£271m
assets DEVELOPed and managed
25+
Years experience of real estate
£347m
transactions completed
Our Principles
01
Trust
We build long-term relationships based on transparency, consistency and alignment of interests.
Our approach is grounded in open communication, clear decision-making and a partnership mindset, ensuring our investors have full confidence in how their capital is deployed.
02
Stewardship
We treat capital with responsibility and care, focusing equally on preservation and growth.
Through disciplined underwriting, active asset management and a focus on downside protection, we seek to safeguard capital while delivering sustainable long-term returns.
03
Excellence
We pursue the highest standards in judgement, execution and long-term outcomes.
Combining local market expertise with an institutional approach, we maintain a hands-on, detail-focused mindset across origination, structuring and asset management.
What We Do
Our Edge
What differentiates Redwood Real Estate Partners is not just the sectors we focus on, but how we originate opportunities, structure investments and deliver execution.
Exclusive Access
01
Through long-standing relationships with agents, developers and property owners built over more than 25 years, we gain consistent access to both on- and off-market opportunities. This network allows us to engage early in potential transactions, often before assets are widely marketed, giving us a meaningful advantage in a competitive market.
Rigorous Underwriting
02
Every investment is assessed through a disciplined underwriting process built on conservative assumptions, careful risk assessment and a focus on income security and tenant strength. We invest our own capital alongside our partners — ensuring full alignment of interests — and prioritise opportunities with strong fundamentals, resilient income profiles and clear downside protection.
Fast Execution
03
Our lean structure, clear internal decision-making and ready access to capital allow us to move efficiently from initial underwriting through to exchange. This ability to transact with speed and certainty provides vendors and counterparties with confidence in our ability to complete.
Selective Deployment
04
We focus on a limited number of high-conviction opportunities where we have a clear view of market dynamics, asset fundamentals and value creation potential. We prioritise quality over volume, ensuring that capital is deployed with purpose rather than simply put to work.
Active Value Creation
05
We take a hands-on approach throughout the lifecycle of each investment, from acquisition through to asset management and exit. By actively managing assets, repositioning where appropriate and engaging closely with occupiers, we aim to generate sustainable income and long-term capital growth — creating value over time rather than relying on short-term market movements.
Target Sectors
We focus on selected sectors within UK real estate where we have strong conviction, experience and a clear understanding of long-term demand drivers and tenant behaviour:
Logistics & Industrial
We target modern, well-located assets that benefit from structural demand linked to distribution, supply chains and last-mile delivery. These assets typically offer strong covenant profiles and long-term relevance within evolving occupier requirements.
Case Study
Nov Kintore
Landmark 210,000 sq ft research and development centre for offshore energy production equipment.
Superstores & Retail Warehousing
We focus on dominant, well-performing retail assets with strong tenant covenants, where income is underpinned by resilient trading and long-term occupational demand. These assets often provide stable, inflation-linked income with potential for future value enhancement.
Case Study
Morrisons Superstore, Hampshire
55,000 m², purpose built supermarket with 60 car parking spaces, Grade A+ covenant – 9.5% yield on investment.
Offices & Business Parks
We invest in high-quality office and business park environments where value can be created through refurbishment, leasing strategies and active management. Our focus is on assets that remain relevant to occupiers seeking well-specified, amenity-rich space.
We invest through a range of structures, including direct acquisitions, forward funding and asset management opportunities. We are particularly focused on situations where we can actively create value through repositioning, refurbishment, leasing initiatives or operational improvements.
Case Study
Stockley Park, Hayes
55,520 sq.ft of sustainability-focused, best-in-class office space
Risk & Return Spectrum
Core Income
Stabilised, income-producing assets with long leases and strong covenants. Lowest risk, predictable cash flows.
Acquiring well-let, institutional-quality assets in established UK markets. Our core income strategy targets properties with strong tenant covenants and long unexpired lease terms, delivering stable, inflation-linked cash flows for investors seeking predictable returns with minimal operational complexity.
Value-Add
Assets with reversionary potential requiring active management. Moderate risk, higher return ambition.
Identifying mispriced or under-managed commercial properties where active asset management, repositioning, or refurbishment can unlock material value. We target assets with reversionary potential in supply-constrained submarkets where occupier demand is demonstrably resilient.
Developments
Ground-up or major refurbishment projects. Higher risk profile, commensurate with return expectations.
Selective development and major refurbishment opportunities where planning expertise, design acumen and occupier relationships can create best in class assets. We focus on markets with demonstrable supply constraints and strong occupier demand fundamentals- targeting developments with pre let potential or clear exit liquidity.
Ways to Partner
Every investor has different objectives, return requirements and risk parameters. Whether through a dedicated mandate, co-investment vehicle, club deal or strategic partnership, Redwood structures investment solutions around the needs of each investor. Our approach remains consistent: rigorous underwriting, disciplined capital allocation, alignment of interests, transparent communication and active stewardship throughout the investment lifecycle.
We welcome the opportunity to discuss your requirements and how Redwood can support your investment strategy.
Get in Touch
Whether you are exploring UK real estate investment for the first time or looking for a trusted local partner, we would welcome a conversation.
Leadership
Omar Babaker
Principal – Capital & Partnerships
Omar Babaker is a principal family office investor who plays a central role in shaping the Group’s strategic direction. He is responsible for capital allocation, investor engagement and strategic partnerships, ensuring alignment between capital partners and investment objectives.
Saeed Babaker
Principal – Investment Oversight & Governance
Saeed Babaker is responsible for reviewing opportunities, maintaining underwriting discipline and ensuring a structured approach to risk management and capital preservation — bringing consistency, control and long-term stability across the platform.
Suneet Jain
Founder & Managing Partner
Suneet Jain brings over 26 years of experience across real estate development, investment and asset management, including the delivery of over 65 development projects. At Redwood Real Estate Partners, he leads investment origination, structuring and execution, and chairs the Investment Committee. He is responsible for overall strategy, key partnerships and ensuring disciplined stewardship across the platform.
Ruchir Shah
Investment Director – Structuring & Risk
Ruchir Shah leads investment structuring, underwriting and risk analysis across Redwood Real Estate Partners — responsible for financial modelling, evaluating opportunities and ensuring a disciplined approach to capital deployment. He works closely with the team on developing investment structures and supporting decision-making across the platform.
He brings experience of deploying over £100 million across debt and equity strategies. Most recently, he invested at Octopus Investments, a leading UK asset manager with over £15 billion in AUM, where he managed the full investment cycle from origination and structuring through to ongoing portfolio management. Prior to this, he was an investor at Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce and at CIBC Claret Capital Partners, one of Europe’s leading growth debt platforms. Ruchir qualified as a Chartered Accountant at KPMG, specialising in financial due diligence.
Andrew Warren
Director – Land, Planning & Origination
Andrew Warren brings over 40 years of experience in the UK property industry, with a strong track record in sourcing and negotiating acquisitions. At Redwood Real Estate Partners, he focuses on identifying opportunities and supporting the origination of transactions across the platform, leveraging deep market knowledge and long-standing relationships across the UK property sector.
His experience in planning and development strategy provides an additional layer of insight in evaluating opportunities — particularly where value can be created through repositioning, planning or active asset management.
Andrew Warren
Director – Land, Planning & Origination
Andrew Warren brings over 40 years of experience in the UK property industry, with a strong track record in sourcing and negotiating acquisitions. At Redwood Real Estate Partners, he focuses on identifying opportunities and supporting the origination of transactions across the platform, leveraging deep market knowledge and long-standing relationships across the UK property sector.
His experience in planning and development strategy provides an additional layer of insight in evaluating opportunities — particularly where value can be created through repositioning, planning or active asset management.
