Yasin Sadiq
Chigwell ,Essex
Summary
Senior asset manager in real estate with expertise in value optimization for corporate and property asset management. Directed development budgets exceeding £50 million and managed portfolios valued over £7 billion. Collaborated with top-tier suppliers such as CBRE, JLL, and Cushman & Wakefield for strategic project outsourcing.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Associate Director
Jones Lang LaSalle
London
2025.08 - Current
- Assisted in managing mixed commercial properties across London and the South for institutional clients.
- Provided consistent property oversight to support high tenant satisfaction.
- Aided in enhancing operational efficiency, contributing to client retention and portfolio value.
- Supported team members with mentorship and guidance.
- Participated in asset management initiatives agreed with clients to re-gear leases and coordinate refurbishment projects.
Asset and Development Manager
The Langham Estate
London
2023.06 - 2025.05
- Managed a diverse portfolio of approximately 200 properties across Fitzrovia to enhance operational efficiency and tenant satisfaction.
- Formulated comprehensive business plans for each asset with a focus on short, medium, and long-term strategies to maximise value and identify core and opportunistic deals.
- Oversaw the engagement of external professional teams, including architects and planning consultants. Collaborated with project managers and quantity surveyors to ensure successful project outcomes. Engaged with M&E fire engineers and ESG consultants to guarantee adherence to compliance standards.
- Executed high-level feasibility studies and development appraisals to inform strategic refurbishment decisions and enhance project outcomes.
- Facilitated collaboration with external leasing agents to ensure efficient completion of letting transactions.
- Draft legal documents tailored to specific transactions to uphold compliance with relevant regulations.
- Coordinate in-house property management team to uphold effective estate management and maintain compliance with service charge budgets and planned preventative maintenance, ensuring operational efficiency.
- Conduct negotiations with tenants to secure favourable lease re-gears and renewals that enhance occupancy stability.
- Led teams in executing refurbishment projects to ensure efficiency. Communicated project updates directly to management for informed decision-making. Oversaw capital expenditure cashflow across project phases to maintain financial control.
- Drive asset management initiatives to promote transparency and align with organisational strategy.
Senior Asset Manager
Royal London Asset Management
London , UK
2014.11 - 2023.06
- Oversaw strategic management of a diverse portfolio of 30 mixed commercial properties across the UK to ensure optimal performance and tenant satisfaction.
- Develop business plans that drive value and enhance returns for stakeholders, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
- Managed development projects to ensure comprehensive oversight of consultant appointments, sustainability considerations, contractor approvals, and cost appraisals.
- Spearheaded the appointment of external leasing agents to enhance property management. Formulated comprehensive letting strategies, defining lease terms and optimising tenant mix. Oversaw approval processes for letting transactions to ensure alignment with organisational goals.
- Engaged with retailers and stakeholders to foster strong partnerships that enhance service excellence.
- Facilitated transactions to buy and sell holdings for various in-house funds to optimise portfolio performance.
- Coordinated external third-party surveying practices and property agencies to facilitate comprehensive services including valuations, building surveys, professional work, legal advice, architecture, quantity surveying, and marketing initiatives.
Senior Asset Manager
AXA Real Estate Investment Managers (UK) Ltd
London , UK
2005.09 - 2014.11
- Managed a diverse portfolio of retail, office, and industrial properties in the UK, focusing on strategic fund and asset management for an external institutional client valued at £1.6bn.
- Sourced transactions and meticulously organised property due diligence, utilising analytical skills and collaborative tools to streamline evaluations and enhance accuracy.
- Executed comprehensive management strategies to maximise rental income and capital values across diverse property portfolios.
- Coordinated with fund manager to ensure successful implementation of fund strategy on portfolio whilst managing relationships with appointed external professionals.
- Managed daily activities of property managers and coordinated comprehensive sales programmes, utilising strategic planning and communication skills to achieve objectives.
- Achieved successful sale of a £150 million office portfolio in London and the South East, maximising investment returns. Delivered retail property sales across the UK, amounting to approximately £200 million through strategic management of unitised funds. Realised significant revenue growth through effective execution of property sales initiatives.
- Managed comprehensive office building redevelopment in City of London, including architectural redesign, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder engagement.
- Executed lease re-gearing for three primary tenants on a retail park in the south-east, focusing on strategic negotiations and market analysis to achieve a £3.5m uplift in capital value.
- Executed comprehensive analyses of potential assets, advising funds on acquisitions spanning lot sizes from £10 million to £100 million throughout the UK.
- Enhanced fund performance by providing timely updates to valuers on rental transactions and major asset management initiatives. Achieved alignment of office asset valuations with market data through strategic quarterly meetings with funds valuers. Delivered comprehensive insights into fund performance impacts from tenant and covenant movements.
Associate Director
Atis Real
London, UK
2004.07 - 2005.09
- Conducted regular assessments of commercial properties within a mixed portfolio, utilising strategic planning to meet the needs of blue chip and private clients.
- Executed comprehensive asset management strategies for diverse property types, including residential, retail, office, and industrial assets across London and the South-East.
- Coordinated team activities and prepared detailed reports for director and clients on a quarterly and monthly basis.
Senior Asset Manager
Jones Lang LaSalle
London, UK
1999.03 - 2004.07
- Managed investor property portfolios with a focus on maximising client satisfaction and enhancing property value.
- Provided client-focused asset management services to enhance value across a mixed portfolio of high-worth properties, collaborating closely with asset and fund managers to meet strategic targets.
- Managed major refurbishment projects to optimise landlord-tenant relationships and streamline lease re-gearing processes.
Education
BSC (Hons) - Estate Management
University of East London
London, UK 1 1992 - 1 1997
Skills
- Execution of asset strategy
- Asset optimization strategy
- Analyzing investments
- Portfolio management oversight Analysis and reporting of finances Interpretation of financial data
- Investment recommendations
- Investment analysis
- Reporting and analysis Strategic formulation Leadership communication
- Property valuation and analysis Oversight of real estate Consultative expertise
Certification
- Member - The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors 1999 – Present
- Liveryman – The Worshipful Company of Chartered Surveyors – City of London 2020 – Present
- Education Committee Member – Trustee – The Worshipful Company of Chartered Surveyors and Chartered Surveyors Training Trust 2020 to Present
REFERENCES
Available upon request
INTERESTS
Cooking, cycling, skiing and travelling.
Timeline
Associate Director
Jones Lang LaSalle
2025.08 - Current
Asset and Development Manager
The Langham Estate
2023.06 - 2025.05
Senior Asset Manager
Royal London Asset Management
2014.11 - 2023.06
Senior Asset Manager
AXA Real Estate Investment Managers (UK) Ltd
2005.09 - 2014.11
Associate Director
Atis Real
2004.07 - 2005.09
Senior Asset Manager
Jones Lang LaSalle
1999.03 - 2004.07
BSC (Hons) - Estate Management
University of East London
1 1992 - 1 1997