Savills has announced the establishment of a new Cross-Border Living Property Management Sector Group, further expanding its presence in the European residential market. The initiative follows the recent acquisition of Medasil in Spain and is led by industry experts Tim Bretten and Anne Brom.

With an extensive portfolio, Savills manages 41,000 residential units across key European markets, including the UK, Ireland, Spain, The Netherlands, Germany, Italy, and Sweden, as well as in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Egypt, and Bahrain, making Savills one of the leading pan-European residential property managers.

Tim Bretten, Director, Cross-Border Property Management at Savills, says: “We have seen a growing number of cross-border investors entering the residential sector, seeking property management services from experienced international providers who can deliver on ESG, risk, compliance, and IT security. We will continue to develop our well-established residential expertise to meet these demands."

Anne Brom, Senior Consultant, Cross-Border Property Management at Savills, says: "Connecting our teams across different countries is essential in sharing best practices and building on our collective expertise. The Sector Group serves as a key knowledge hub, allowing teams to learn from one another and apply proven strategies from more mature markets, such as the UK and Ireland, where Build-to-Rent (BTR) schemes have been under management for over five years. This cross-border collaboration helps fast-track the mobilisation of new residential schemes that are currently in development and nearing completion. Our expertise extends across all residential sectors, including senior living, affordable housing, co-living, student housing, mixed-use developments, and Build-to-Rent.”