Posted 01.11.16
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Willmott Residential has appointed London's former deputy mayor for housing, Richard Blakeway, as strategic adviser to support the company's growth ambitions of expanding its private sale and build-to-rent portfolio.
Willmott Residential was formed by Willmott Dixon in May this year to grow its residential development pipeline. It has a significant presence in developing homes for sale and private rent. In addition, Willmott Partnership Homes builds 2,000 homes a year for a client base that includes housing associations and local authorities.
Richard Blakeway was deputy mayor for housing at the Greater London Authority (GLA) between 2008-2016. After leaving the GLA, he spent a number of months at No 10 Downing Street advising the Cameron government on housing policy.