About Us

Established in 1991, privately owned and part of the Turnhold Group, with a view to acquiring brownfield sites within Greater London and the Home Counties.

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1991

Our Founding Year

The Turnhold Group is established and incorporated by Garry Simpson with the first acquisition being in Barking for £80,000.

1993

Forming Partnerships

Our first Joint Venture, acquiring Maryland Flats in Stratford with Croft Homes.

2002

Upscaling

Moved from original premises in St Johns Wood to new modern offices in Whetstone, where we still work today.

2008

Financial Crisis

The global Financial Crisis of 2008 saw the demise of many of our contemporaries. Having not been exposed to excessive borrowing, we expertly navigated the company through the second ‘property crash’ since inception.

2013

Evolution

Formed our own in-house planning department in order to manage our varied planning applications effectively and efficiently.

2015

Our Most Expensive Sale

We exchanged contracts on the sale of our biggest site, to date, in Wyvil Road, SW8 at a sale price of £23m to a venture capital group.

2017

Our most expensive site to date

We acquired unconditionally our most expensive site to date in Hackney Wick, where we subsequently obtained planning permission for a 120-unit residential scheme together with 40,000 sq. ft of commercial floorspace with a proposed GDV of £82m.

2020

COVID-19

2020 promised to be one of our most successful years to date starting with the acquisition of a substantial Brownfield site in prime SE1.

In March came the Covid crisis.  The Landhold team have pulled together and are working towards emerging stronger, wiser and above all healthy.

2022

Regeneration

Commenced regeneration programme of the historic building ‘Cobbs Corner’ in Sydenham SE26 incorporating Nandos and Pure Gym alongside the conversion of the business centre to a high-spec PRS product.

2024

Growth

Launched our flagship Clapham Quarter South scheme, comprising 36 luxury, private flats with a GDV in excess of £34m.

Our Team

We are a highly motivated, hands-on team, with property industry experience spanning more than 130 years. With a wealth of professionalism and expertise, and an invaluable knowledge of the planning system, we offer highly competitive land bids tailored to your requirements, with the ability to react quickly and give prompt decisions.

GARRY SIMPSON

GARRY SIMPSON

MANAGING DIRECTOR LAND & ACQUISITIONS

Formed the Turnhold Group of Companies in 1991 and benefits from over 35 years experience in all sectors of the property industry. Garry started life as an agent in 1987 moving to property development in 1990 Having successfully navigated 3 corrections in the property market Garry leads a highly motivated land team that continues to grow. Known for his instant decision making ability and a hands on approach to running the Company,Garry leads a land team that has an enviable track record of acquiring complicated brownfield development opportunities. The team have the ability to appraise and acquire suitable opportunities swiftly and with minimum of fuss.

DAVID ELLIOTT BSC (HONS)

DAVID ELLIOTT BSC (HONS)

DIRECTOR LAND & ACQUISITIONS

After gaining an Honours degree in Estates & Management David went on to work in Property Management for 3 years. He joined the Land & Acquisitions team at Landhold in 2002 and since then has generated a vast list of contacts within the property industry. Together with the knowledge to be able to appraise and identify a wide range of development opportunities David is undoubtedly the most prolific land buyer in the team. He is known for his instant decision making and as Director of a young vibrant land team who secured over 10 site acquisitions last year alone, he successfully appraises and oversees all of our property acquisitions.

MATTHEW ROSSON BSC (HONS) MA

MATTHEW ROSSON BSC (HONS) MA

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

Matthew joined Landhold in 2013, bringing an undergraduate degree from Loughborough University and valuable experience within the planning department of a Greater London local authority. Initially appointed to advise on maximizing planning potential across the portfolio, he quickly advanced into a leadership role, shaping the company’s development strategy.

Since joining Landhold, Matthew has earned an RTPI-accredited Master’s degree from the University of Westminster, further strengthening his expertise in navigating the complexities of the UK planning system. Leveraging this knowledge, he has built and leads a highly skilled team of consultants and contractors, ensuring the successful delivery of planning consents for all projects.

As Planning & Development Director, Matthew oversees the entire development lifecycle—from initial site appraisals and feasibility studies through to construction - across residential, commercial, and mixed-use schemes. His strategic approach and deep understanding of planning policy enable Landhold to consistently unlock value and deliver high-quality developments in an ever-evolving regulatory environment.

HARRISON BAUM MRICS

HARRISON BAUM MRICS

LAND & ACQUISITIONS

Harrison joined the Land and Acquisitions team as a Graduate Surveyor in 2022 and since then has passed the APC and is a member of RICS. Prior to Landhold he gained valuable skill sets working for a Valuation Specialist and a Building Surveying practice dealing with Party Wall agreements and Building Surveys. Harrison has a natural aptitude for identifying development opportunities.

GINA SHACK

GINA SHACK

LAND & ACQUISITIONS

Gina joined Landhold in 2000 having gained over 10 years experience in the Letting & Management sector of an established central London agency. Now with over 19 years experience in Development & Investment she has been responsible for identifying and the subsequent acquision of several of our most substantial development sites.With her wide ranging experience spanning the entire spectrum of the property industry she has the ability to assist and advise any of her colleagues and is always first to help around the office. Gina is also responsible for building new and maintaining existing relationships with the many agents and contacts we have successfully built up since we were established in 1991.

ANTHONY DAGUL

ANTHONY DAGUL

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

Anthony is a Fellow of the Institute of Financial Accountants and heads an accountancy practice advising PropTech and FinTech companies on fundraising, due-diligence and forecasting, as well as advising on day-to-day financial responsibilities and activities. He has broad management experience in strategy, marketing, IT, legal and project management.

RICHARD GORE

RICHARD GORE

FINANCIAL & ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER

Richard joined Landhold in 2025 and brings a wealth of experience. Originally from South Africa, he is now senior support for the finance department at Landhold Group in the role of Financial & Administrative Manager bringing over 20 years’ experience in financial management. He has an ability to build relationships with financial institutions and has proven to have strong leadership qualities.

Richard is currently studying to qualify with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) to further his already impressive knowledge of business & accounting management.

Richard works hard and plays hard. After hours you’ll find him on either the football pitch or the golf course. In South Africa, Richard was the country’s top charity auctioneer, raising millions for charities around the country. He was also a Pop Idols finalist!

ANDREA SMALL

ANDREA SMALL

OFFICE MANAGER

Andrea has over 25 years commercial office experience encompassing recruitment, sales and residential property management. She is a particularly fast learner and has built up a vast knowledge of the property industry. This, together with her no nonsense approach to office management, ensures that she has the ability to support her colleagues in all departments enabling them to maximise their working day/time in the office/get the most out of their day. Since joining Landhold we are thrilled that her considerable management and negotiation skills have contributed to the smooth and successful running of the Landhold office.

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