Ben Sanderson has joined Sentinel Real Estate as managing director, where he will lead the firm’s entry into the U.K. living sector. Based in Sentinel’s new London office, Sanderson will oversee the establishment of Sentinel’s fully integrated investment platform in the United Kingdom. His work comes at a time when the United Kingdom is especially attractive for investment, due to significant housing shortages. Several sub-asset classes – such as build-to-rent (BTR), single-family homes, purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA), and senior living – offer strong investment opportunities across the country.
“Ben’s extensive track record in U.K. and European institutional real estate, combined with his deep understanding of the living sector, makes him the ideal choice to establish Sentinel’s U.K. platform,” said Michael Streicker, president and CEO of Sentinel. “We have enjoyed a longstanding relationship with Ben that dates back more than 15 years. His pr