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About us

Setting the benchmark in BTR

As the UK’s largest manager of Build To Rent single-family homes, we do everything we can to optimise BTR and PRS portfolios.

A complex landscape full of possibility

With constant shifts in supply and demand, the UK housing market offers vast potential. And because it offers rapid growth and stable long-term returns, the BTR sector is particularly ripe with opportunity. Yet in spite of this bottom-line appeal, managing properties, tenancies and communities at scale can be a complex task and a daunting prospect.

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The key to success is Ascend

We do everything we can to simplify investors’ experience.

Partnering with leading property funds, we provide award-winning end-to-end management of 10,000 properties valued at £2bn in today’s market. It means we have the experience to manage every aspect of the portfolio - from pre-build to ongoing maintenance and beyond.

What’s more, we’ve injected over £2m into cutting-edge bespoke technology platforms and automated efficiencies, enabling our specialist teams to provide high-quality, low-hassle service and complete peace of mind for investors.

The Ascend commitment means we harness a portfolio’s potential to deliver maximum ROI for investors and an unmatched rental experience for residents.

It’s an altogether rewarding experience for all.

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A proven track record

90+ industry awards won

Our coverage

Our branch network and nationwide team manage over 100 single-family home developments throughout the UK.

In the last year alone, we’ve uplifted relet rents by an average of 17% across the country, so we’re well-placed for increasing ROI no matter the location.


10000+

Current number of managed properties

12500+

Our 2024 projection

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Meet the leadership team

Our team of over 140 specialists are committed to adding value at every stage of a scheme’s life cycle - from pre-build to asset management. All so investors and residents can be confident with each step they take.

Ged McPartlin
Ged’s expertise in property led to Ascend’s renowned success. As founder of the company, he prompted an early move into BTR single-family specialisation, giving Ascend a head start in becoming the largest manager of single-family-homes in the UK.

Ged McPartlin

Managing Director

Adam Stephenson
Adam has been with us since the start and played a key role in Ascend’s move into the BTR single-family home market, building processes and infrastructure. He runs operations to ensure portfolios are managed effectively and produce optimal yields.

Adam Stephenson

Operations Director

Fiona Ashworth
Fiona joined the company in 2017 with over 20 years experience as an Accountant and oversees all of Ascend's finances. She ensures our financial processes are constantly improving as we scale and that all relevant policies are followed, helping to support our financial growth.

Fiona Ashworth

Finance Director

Lora Barker
Lora joined Ascend in 2014 and has over 10 years of experience in the property industry. She oversees our property management teams to ensure investor client's portfolios achieve maximum returns, and residents remain happy within their property.

Lora Barker

Head of Property Management

Matthew Herbert
Matt leads maintenance for our BTR team, working closely with asset management teams on both reactive and planned maintenance. He provides detailed asset reporting and ensures maintenance is carried out both swiftly and to a high standard.

Matthew Herbert

Head of Maintenance

Jack Wright
Jack came to us with industry experience in 2018. He now leads a team of marketers, managing all in-house marketing functions and overseeing our sustainability efforts, ensuring plans are forward-thinking. He works with clients to ensure campaigns are successful and customer journeys are effective.

Jack Wright

Head of Marketing & Sustainability

Samantha Rodgers
Sam joined Ascend in 2015 with 10 years’ experience in HR. Having built a robust HR function from the ground up, which supports our team of over 140 people, she helps the business follow best practices at all times. Sam also ensures employees have the necessary tools and development plans to continually grow with us.

Samantha Rodgers

Head of HR

Michael Burgess
Michael leads both the Development and IT Support Teams, and works closely with other business functions to ensure all our technology is used to its full potential. By implementing processes and software, he’s able to reduce costs and increase efficiency.

Michael Burgess

Head of IT

Chris Norman
Chris leads our compliance and monitoring teams. He has extensive experience in training gained from 16 years working across a variety of sectors. His knowledge of compliance has become an invaluable asset for us.

Chris Norman

Head of Compliance

Robert Healy
Rob is an award-winning manager who heads up our branch network, supporting local leaders and their teams on issues such as valuations and winning new business. He also ensures all enquiries, viewings and move-ins for our BTR properties are managed effectively and efficiently.

Robert Healy

Area Manager

Ashley Jones
Ashley joined us in 2020 and has since advanced to Operations Manager. Ashley now develops internal processes, ensures portfolios are managed effectively, and supports cross-functional teams in implementing changes. He also identifies areas for futher improvement, bringing in added efficiencies.

Ashley Jones

Operations Manager

Oliver Sacks
Oliver manages the external diary and team across our nationwide offices, ensuring that all the correct checkouts, inventories and interim inspections have taken place and are in-check. He is also in charge of dealing with tenancy handovers and any issues with new BtR developments.

Oliver Sacks

External Team Leader

Jade Woodham
Jade manages the BTR lettings, referencing and admin teams to make the resident onboarding journey as smooth as possible. Her team is the first touchpoint for a new applicant and is crucial in ensuring both resident and client expectations.

Jade Woodham

Resident Onboarding Team Leader

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See how Ascend can take your BTR portfolio to the next level by getting in touch today.

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