BTG Expands London Real Estate Auctions Team with Senior Director Appointment Amid Continued Growth

BTG has strengthened its real estate advisory capability in London with the appointment of Richard Watson as Director, reinforcing the national reach of BTG Eddisons Property Auctions as it continues to grow as one of the UK’s largest auctioneers by volume.

Based in the firm’s Canary Wharf office, Watson brings more than 25 years of experience across the London and South East property market. A qualified Chartered Surveyor and experienced auction specialist, he has advised on and supported the sale of commercial and residential assets across the UK for a range of leading real estate and auction businesses.

In his new role, he will focus on leading BTG Eddisons’ auction activity in the capital, applying his cross-sector expertise to deliver value for clients and support the disposal of high-value commercial, residential and mixed-use assets. His remit also includes strengthening collaboration across BTG’s wider service lines to position auctions as a strategic tool within wider advisory mandates.

Working alongside colleagues across BTG’s eight financial and real estate service lines, Watson will help clients leverage auctions as part of broader restructuring, investment and asset strategies. His appointment further enhances BTG’s integrated advisory offering in London, spanning planning, funding, design, delivery, management and disposal.

Richard Watson, London and South East Director in property auctions at BTG Eddisons Property Auctions, said:

“I am pleased to be joining BTG at such an exciting time of growth and evolution. Its established national auctions service under BTG Eddisons has grown rapidly and I am looking to build on that momentum and grow auctions in the region and across the UK.”

“Auctions complement all of the service lines across the Group by generating liquidity for restructuring, or capital for investment in growth and real estate. Combining my knowledge of the London and wider UK property market as well as my experience in auctions combined with the other leading experts in the Canary Wharf office, will help deliver strong cross-service solutions to clients and I am looking forward to getting started.”

Mark Fry, CEO of BTG, said:

“It is great to continue strengthening our financial and real estate advice and expertise both in London and nationally. With Richard’s appointment we are not only building on our already strong auctions service nationally, but also the breadth of financial and real estate experience in our Canary Wharf office for businesses in the capital.”

“By bringing talent from across BTG’s eight service lines together, we are collaborating to support clients at any and every part of the business lifecycle and deliver the best outcome for companies across any sector.”

Anthony Spencer, National Managing Partner of BTG Eddisons Property Auctions, said:

“For over a decade, we have delivered significant organic and acquisitional growth in our real estate advisory services. We have grown market share and brought together leading expertise under the Group to deliver success for clients.”

“Our auctions practise is a shining example of this growth and with Richard onboard, we are continuing to build momentum for our strong footprint in London. Auctions, alongside the real estate expertise in BTG, will have a key role to play in helping clients achieve success in the coming months and years and it is brilliant to see this offering continue to evolve.”