We build things

single-family holding company

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Working alongside a syndicated network of investors, developing the built environment and supporting British entrepreneurs.

Above all, we are engaged in the pursuit of value creation.
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We are property developers and asset managers. We love what we do and we are extremely good at it.

It is the duty of the bright, capable, young and strong to create a surplus. To feed the old, the children and the infirm. That’s what drives us.

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Minimalist outdoor seating area with wooden chairs, a small table, and a modern fireplace.

Modern white building with geometric architecture and large windows.

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Cozy dining area with warm lighting, wicker chairs, and decorative pendant lamps.

Contributing to the Built Environment

We build exceptional, irreplaceable, signature assets.

In twenty years' time, rent (and its long-term, predictable income streams) will have become the main tenure of housing in the UK. The space will be dominated by massive developers funded by mega-cap institutions. In that environment there will be a lucrative opportunity for boutique operators, running a similar model, but closer to the customer and offering a more bespoke service. That will be us.

London is the most exceptional, enduring, and wonderful city on Earth. It will remain so.

Housing need will always exist and, for the time being, significantly exceeds supply. The supply of high-quality homes with outdoor space in urban centres is especially restricted. Average companies cannot consistently deliver high-quality homes due to the complexity and cost of planning.

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Supporting early-stage business

Rare Origins believes in business as a force for good. We are committed to providing financial and operational support to British entrepreneurs taking risks to make a difference.

The next twenty years will be about

Nature and technology
Addressing inequality

We invest in companies that we see innovating in those themes.

Edward Freeman

Managing Director at Rare Origins

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