Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Property Investment Solutions in Manchester
Established in 1961, RPI is a family-owned property investment firm with a legacy of strategic acquisitions and hands-on asset management. Our expertise spans commercial and residential sectors, underpinned by a commitment to identifying assets with strong fundamentals for long-term value growth. As cash buyers, we leverage private funds to expedite transactions, ensuring swift decision-making and minimising delays. Our in-house team of Chartered Surveyors and Accountants brings over six decades of combined industry experience, enabling us to navigate complex markets and deliver tailored investment solutions. We prioritise enduring partnerships with agents, fostering collaboration throughout the asset lifecycle.With a diversified portfolio encompassing retail, industrial, trade counter, and residential properties, we remain adaptable to evolving market dynamics while maintaining rigorous financial discipline. Our focus on properties valued between 50,000 and 5 million allows us to target niche opportunities often overlooked by larger institutions. Through four economic recessions, our conservative yet proactive approach has sustained consistent growth, reflecting our deep market understanding and risk-aware philosophy. We actively seek nationwide acquisitions across all property sectors, offering competitive terms that reflect our expertise in rapid due diligence and transaction execution.
Services
Commercial property investment
Residential property management
Industrial property acquisition
Retail property management
Development sector investments
Trade counter asset management
Portfolio diversification
Asset value enhancement
Nationwide property acquisitions
Cash purchase transactions
Details
- Year established: 1961
Highlights and features
- Family-owned with 60+ years of property investment experience
- In-house team of Chartered Surveyors and Accountants
- Cash buyer status enables swift transaction completion
- Specialise in value-driven acquisitions between 50k5m
- Maintain long-term agent partnerships for mutual success
Services
Commercial property investment
We specialise in acquiring commercial properties nationwide, focusing on retail (Class A1), industrial (Class B2/B8), and trade counter assets. Our cash-buyer status enables rapid transactions, while our in-house expertise ensures rigorous due diligence. With over six decades of market experience, we target properties offering capital growth potential between 50,000 and 5 million.
Residential property management
Our residential portfolio management covers asset maintenance, tenant relations, and value optimisation. We apply the same hands-on approach as our commercial operations, ensuring consistent returns through strategic property enhancements. Approximately 20% of our holdings comprise residential Class C3 properties requiring tailored management solutions.
Industrial property acquisition
We actively seek industrial and logistics properties nationwide, leveraging sector expertise gained through acquisitions like Salford's Agecroft Commerce Park. Our team identifies opportunities in multi-let estates and single-unit facilities, focusing on locations with strong transport connectivity to capitalise on e-commerce growth trends.
Asset value enhancement
Our value-add strategy involves repositioning underperforming assets through targeted refurbishments and use-class changes. By maintaining in-house management control, we implement cost-effective upgrades that align with evolving market demands while preserving the portfolio's long-term appreciation potential.
Nationwide property acquisitions
We consider freehold proposals across all UK property sectors, from single lots to portfolios valued between 50,000 and 5 million. Our flexible approach accommodates business parks, roadside automotive sites, medical facilities, and leisure properties, supported by feedback mechanisms to clarify investment criteria for agents.
People
Leonard Seitler
Managing Director
MRICS-qualified Chartered Surveyor with over 30 years' experience. Joined RPI in 1994, overseeing daily operations and investment decisions. Previously expanded a London firm's Manchester office before transitioning to this family business.
Benjamin Seitler
Chairman
Founder with 60+ years in property investment. Established RPI in 1961 and guided it through four recessions. Qualified Chartered Accountant providing financial stewardship, maintaining growth while navigating economic challenges across six decades.
Avi Liefman
Investments and Finance
Industrial and logistics specialist since 2017. Managed multi-let estates nationwide for a decade prior. Oversees day-to-day financial reporting for all Seitler entities while sourcing new investment opportunities in the logistics sector.
Questions
What property sectors does RPI invest in?
We invest across commercial, residential, and development sectors including retail, industrial, trade counter, office, and leisure properties valued between £50,000 and £5 million.
How quickly can RPI complete property acquisitions?
As cash buyers with in-house decision-making, we typically complete transactions faster than traditional buyers, avoiding financing delays while maintaining thorough due diligence processes.
Do you work with external property agents?
Yes, we maintain long-term relationships with agents and provide detailed feedback to ensure clear understanding of our investment criteria for mutual benefit.
What geographic areas do you cover?
We consider nationwide acquisitions across the UK, with current holdings in Manchester, Chorlton, Didsbury, Salford, Stockport, and Cheadle areas.
What is RPI's investment approach?
We focus on assets with strong fundamentals, using private funds for swift transactions while applying hands-on management to enhance long-term value through strategic improvements.
