James Harris MRICS
London,ENG
Summary
Dynamic investment and asset manager with extensive experience in proactive asset management across diverse property sectors, including retail, office, and industrial assets. Proven track record in strategic planning, financial oversight, and value-add initiatives.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Asset Manager
HOH Capital Partners
12.2021 - Current
- Managed a multi-sector portfolio, including offices, retail parks, and industrial properties, implementing asset-level strategies aligned with overall business objectives.
- Increased asset value through initiatives such as planning approvals, lease re-gears, and identification of new income sources, increasing an assets annual income by £200,000.
- Maintained strong landlord-tenant relationships, ensuring tenant-retention.
- Identified and analysed investment opportunities through financial analysis.
- Implemented cost-reduction measures, improving overall operational efficiency by 43%.
- Analysed market trends for better investment decisions achieving an additional £1.3m in sale proceeds on the sale of an industrial holding.
- Created and implemented business plans.
Property Manager
Capital & Regional
10.2018 - 11.2021
- Managed a portfolio of four shopping centres totalling 2.5m sq ft with an annual rent roll of £28m and service charge of £11m.
- Collaborated with the commercial team to optimise asset performance and identify value-add opportunities.
- Prepared service charge budgets and reconciliations
- Oversaw leasing activities, including approvals for alterations, assignments, and sub-lets.
- Led business rate mitigation and dilapidations processes to manage vacancy effectively.
- Maintained strong tenant relationships to support long-term asset strategies.
Property Manager
Welbeck Asset Management
03.2017 - 10.2018
- Managed a portfolio of Central London offices (£2.3m rent roll) and a UK-wide retail portfolio (£2.26m rent roll).
- Developed asset-level strategies to achieve client objectives and enhance property value.
- Tracked expiring leases proactively; initiated renewal conversations ahead of deadlines.
- Preparation of service charge budgets & reconciliations.
General Practice Surveyor
Koopmans
06.2015 - 03.2017
- Conducted leasing, rent reviews, and lease renewals for retail and office properties.
- Implemented asset enhancement initiatives, including change-of-use and planning applications.
Graduate Surveyor
Cluttons LLP
12.2013 - 05.2015
- Working in the Technology, Media and Telecoms Department
- Acquisition and planning of telecom sites on behalf of client
- Conducted lease renewals and rent reviews
- Negotiate terms with landlords and provide client advice & recommendations.
Intern
Wainbridge Ltd
08.2012 - 04.2013
- Working with Head of Asset Management
- Involved with two multi-let, high profile Central London Office Properties requiring re-positioning by way of increased floor area and comprehensive refurbishment
- Data analysis for quarterly reporting
- Conduct meetings with occupiers of the managed properties
- Liaise and meet with property managers, letting agents and other professionals.
Education
MRICS Qualified
May 2018Bachelor of Arts - Business of Real Estate
Oxford Brookes University
09.2008 - 05.2011
A-Levels -
Immanuel College
London 09.2006 - 06.2008
Skills
- Strategic asset management
- Profit generation
- Financial acumen
- Risk management
- Tenant management & retention
- Communication skills
Affiliations
- Formula 1
- Arsenal
- Poker
- Podcasts (Hidden Brain, How I Built This, The Lazarus Heist)
- Mentoring
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Asset Manager
HOH Capital Partners
12.2021 - Current
Property Manager
Capital & Regional
10.2018 - 11.2021
Property Manager
Welbeck Asset Management
03.2017 - 10.2018
General Practice Surveyor
Koopmans
06.2015 - 03.2017
Graduate Surveyor
Cluttons LLP
12.2013 - 05.2015
Intern
Wainbridge Ltd
08.2012 - 04.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Business of Real Estate
Oxford Brookes University
09.2008 - 05.2011
A-Levels -
Immanuel College
09.2006 - 06.2008
MRICS Qualified
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