Centrick Invest has taken a significant step forward in its international expansion strategy with its appointment to the St. James’s Place (SJP) UAE Property Panel – a move that builds on the success of its existing Asia panel appointment and relationship with the FTSE 100 wealth management group. The partnership sees Centrick Invest join a select group of just three approved firms providing UK residential property solutions to SJP clients across the Gulf region.
This second panel appointment follows a detailed assessment process and reflects SJP’s confidence in Centrick Invest’s long-established reputation for integrity, transparency, and deep market expertise. Under the partnership, Centrick Invest will work alongside St. James’s Place advisers to deliver access to carefully selected UK residential investment opportunities, backed by a robust due diligence framework that safeguards clients’ interests at every stage.
With international investors continuing to prioritise the UK as a stable and high-performing market, the need for clear, reliable guidance has never been greater. Centrick Invest’s appointment supports SJP’s mission to provide holistic, end-to-end financial and investment planning – now with a trusted property partner on hand to advise clients across the UAE.
Danny George, Head of Business – Middle East at St. James’s Place, commented:
“We’re delighted to welcome Centrick Invest to our UAE property panel. Their professionalism and track record speak for themselves. Crucially, as we’ve seen in Asia they bring a level of rigour and accountability that gives our advisers – and our clients – complete confidence when discussing UK residential property as part of a wider investment strategy.”
Centrick Invest’s offering is underpinned by its proprietary due diligence process, which interrogates each investment opportunity against a defined set of risk, quality, and performance criteria. This includes analysis of the developer’s financial health, construction progress, planning status, location fundamentals, target rental yield, exit strategy and resale potential. Only developments that meet this rigorous standard are introduced to clients.
The partnership marks a significant milestone in Centrick’s international growth. With established teams in Hong Kong and Singapore and increasing demand from globally mobile investors, the UAE is a natural next step in Centrick’s strategic expansion.
“This appointment represents a proud moment for our business and an exciting step forward for our international team,” said Andy Butts, New Homes and Investments Director. “Being appointed to the UAE Property Panel by St. James’s Place following their extensive selection process is both a privilege and a powerful endorsement of the standards we hold ourselves to. To now be on two of SJP’s property panels across UAE and Asia is a recognition of the detailed due diligence we carry out on every development we bring to market – and of our unwavering commitment to long-term client success.”
Siôn Bennett, Expat Investment Director at Centrick Invest, echoed this sentiment:
“We’ve built our international offering around trust. We don’t believe in presenting glossy brochures and making exaggerated claims. We believe in transparency, insight, and selecting only those opportunities we’d invest in ourselves. Working with SJP’s UAE team enables us to bring that approach to a wider audience – with the added strength of their market-leading wealth advice alongside it.”
That same disciplined approach has been welcomed by SJP advisers across the region, who now have a go-to partner for residential property that aligns with their client-first values.
For high-net-worth individuals and expatriates looking to diversify portfolios, UK property remains one of the most consistent performers. However, the market can be complex and fragmented – particularly from overseas. This is where Centrick Invest steps in.
“We’re here to help clients cut through the noise,” said John Treacy, Expat Investment Director at Centrick Invest. “Our job is to remove the guesswork and introduce opportunities that stand up to scrutiny. That means looking beyond the surface – understanding who’s behind the scheme, the supply-demand dynamics, the letting potential, the long-term value. For clients working with SJP advisers, it means access to UK property advice they can trust, backed by facts – not fluff.”
Centrick’s vision is simple, “To make customers’ lives better everyday, the Centrick way” and for over 20 years Centrick has nurtured, driven and grown its team by delivering industry leading service. Named a Times “Best Company to work for 2025”, Centrick prides itself on being a company of knowledgeable industry experts with a trusted, joined-up approach to all aspects of residential property. Innovation is at the heart of everything it does, helping it to adapt to the ever-changing market. This is all underpinned with a strong ethical code of trust and family values, where the team works as one to deliver exceptional service. National residential property experts, Centrick is forward-thinking and agile; always looking for new ways to work flexibly to meet the needs of its clients, using its strength and depth, across the property sector. By investing in talent, leading the way on industry practices, developing its technology and systems, it delivers outstanding service to clients. Centrick’s services include:
St. James’s Place is a FTSE 100 wealth management group with more than £188 billion under management. Headquartered in the UK and with offices across the Middle East and Asia, SJP provides tailored financial planning and investment advice to individuals, families, and businesses worldwide. Its UAE advisers work with clients to create long-term financial strategies aligned to each stage of life – now with trusted UK property expertise integrated into the offering.
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