Osborne House Group – Four Decades of Strategic Property Development & Investment

Founded in 1984 by John G. Fifield, FRICS and subsequently joined by Patrick C.J. Holme as Director, Osborne House, is a highly motivated, well managed and efficient Property Development Company working creatively both independently or in partnership with financiers or land owners throughout England and Wales.   Now with Edward G. Fifield,  BSc FRICS as Managing Director, Osborne House is dedicated to building on the strong foundations laid before him.

Osborne House have built a strong reputation in property development, investment and asset management.  Initially established as a joint venture with Vale Royal Borough Council, the company played a pivotal role in the development of and is based at Gadbrook Park, Cheshire which is strategically positioned close to key transport links.

Key Projects & Investments

• Hampton Court at Manor Park, Runcorn – a major commercial development
• Belasis Business Centre, Billingham, Teesside – acquired and enhanced to drive long-term value
• Joint venture with British Linen Properties PLC (1993) – acquiring and managing strategic assets, including
• Howard Court, Runcorn and Midwood House, Widnes
• Oxford Court, Manchester and Regent House, Wrexham reflecting the company’s continued expansion and
• value-driven strategy

Strategic Growth & Future Vision

Now in its fourth decade, Osborne House remains committed to growth, reinvestment, and long-term value creation. Edward G. Fifield BSc FRICS, Managing Director, is dedicated to building on the strong foundations laid before him, continuing the legacy of strategic property investment and development, and ensuring Osborne House remains a forward-thinking, adaptable business.

Our focus includes:

• Bringing forward strategic sites for residential and commercial development, working collaboratively with local authorities, landowners, investors, and partners.
• Enhancing existing assets to improve yield, sustainability, and long-term performance.
• Identifying underperforming assets and unlocking their potential through refurbishment, repositioning, and proactive asset management.
• Securing and delivering planning permissions to unlock land value and drive sustainable developments.
• Trading assets strategically to optimize the portfolio and reinvest in high-growth opportunities.
• Exploring new investment opportunities that align with market needs and our expertise.
• Prioritizing well-being in design and amenities, ensuring our developments create places where people and businesses can thrive, incorporating green spaces, modern workspaces, and community-focused features.

Commitment to ESG & Sustainable Investment

• Environmental Sustainability – Enhancing energy efficiency, reducing carbon footprints and implementing sustainable building practices
• Social Responsibility – Creating high quality spaces that support communities, businesses and stakeholders while prioritising well being
• Governance and Integrity – Upholding strong corporate governance, ethical decision making and compliance to ensure long term value creation and inclusivity

Our Focus

• Bringing forward strategic sites for residential and commercial development, working collaboratively with local authorities, land owners, investors and partners
• Enhancing existing assets to improve yield, sustainability and long term performance
• Identifying underperforming assets and unlocking their potential through refurbishment, repositioning and proactive asset management
• Securing and delivering planning permissions to unlock land value and drive sustainable developments
• Trading assets strategically to optimise the portfolio and reinvest in high growth opportunities
• Exploring new investment opportunities that align with market needs and our expertise
• Prioritising well being in design and amenities, ensuring our developments crate places where people and businesses can thrive, incorporating green spaces, modern workspaces and community focused features

Invest or Partner with Us

With a well-funded, dedicated and motivated team, Osborne House is actively seeking new opportunities, strategic partnerships and developments to expand our footprint in the commercial and residential sectors across England and Wales.  We are committed to evolving while staying true to the principles that have driven our success over the past four decades.

We will work closely with landowners to secure planning permission which can lead to either outright sales or joint developments, particularly within the roadside, foodstore, residential, commercial and retail sectors. Particular interests are assets that deliver strong yields or have significant potential for value growth as well as corporate acquisitions that align with our strategic growth objectives.

By leveraging our expertise, financial strength and commitment to ESG, Osborne House Group will continue to thrive, adapt and create sustainable, high quality environments for the future.