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Leadership

Built by Operators,
Not Middlemen

Over 40 years of combined experience in UK property development, construction, and private equity, deployed in-house, not outsourced.

40+

Years Combined Experience

£400M+

Founder Experience (Career)

£5M

Octavian Delivered (2024)

£100M+

Developments Completed

Andrew Lindsey, CPA - CEO, Octavian Property Group

Andrew Lindsey, CPA

Chief Executive Officer

15 years in real estate and private equity. Andrew has deployed and exited over £300M in capital across his career (PwC, Guardian Capital Partners, institutional funds), with advisory experience spanning £1 billion in closed deals.

CPA qualified and formerly a senior advisor at a top-tier private equity firm, Andrew founded Octavian Property Group in 2024 to apply institutional rigour to UK social housing development. At Octavian, he has delivered £5M in projects to date and is scaling through vertically integrated processes.

Andrew oversees investor relations, deal sourcing, and capital structure, ensuring every project underwrites conservatively and delivers on its commitments.

£300M+

Career Deployments

£1B+

Advisory Deal Experience

Matthew Thomson - Managing Director, Octavian Property Group

Matthew Thomson

Managing Director

25 years delivering residential and care-based properties for the NHS, local authorities, and school boards across the UK. Matthew has personally overseen £100M+ in completed development projects.

Unlike fund managers who delegate construction, Matthew is the hands-on operator on every Octavian project, managing contractors, timelines, and budgets directly from foundation to handover.

His deep understanding of government commissioning processes and building regulations is what allows Octavian to consistently secure long-term FRI leases before a single brick is laid.

£100M+

Developments Completed

25 yrs

UK Property Experience

Why It Matters

Vertical Integration Is the Advantage

Most property funds hire external developers, paying a 15-25% markup on construction. Octavian builds in-house. That gap becomes immediate equity, and it's why our target returns are achievable where others aren't.

In-House Construction

We build directly. No external developer, no markup, no middlemen extracting your returns.

Government Relationships

25 years of council and NHS commissioning relationships gives us access to leases others can't secure.

Aligned Incentives

Zero management fees during the investment period. We earn only when you earn, through the 10% equity upside.

Get Started

Speak Directly With the Team.

Book a 30-minute discovery call with Andrew. He'll walk you through a live project, the numbers, and how your capital would be deployed.

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Andrew Lindsey

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Leadership & Experience
Who founded Octavian Property Group?
Octavian was co-founded by Andrew Lindsey, CPA (Chief Executive Officer) and Matthew Thomson (Managing Director). Together they bring over 40 years of combined experience in UK property development, construction, private equity, and institutional advisory. They founded Octavian to apply institutional-grade rigour to social housing development, a critically underserved sector of UK real estate.
What is Andrew Lindsey's background?
Andrew Lindsey is a CPA-qualified executive with 15 years in real estate and private equity. He has deployed and exited over £300 million in capital across his career (PwC, Guardian Capital Partners, institutional funds), with advisory experience spanning £1 billion in closed deals. At Octavian, Andrew has delivered £5M in projects since 2024 and oversees investor relations, deal sourcing, and capital structure, ensuring every project underwrites conservatively and delivers on its commitments.
What is Matthew Thomson's background?
Matthew Thomson brings 25 years of experience delivering residential and care-based properties for the NHS, local authorities, and school boards across the UK. He has personally overseen £100M+ in completed development projects. Unlike fund managers who delegate construction, Matthew is the hands-on operator on every Octavian project, managing contractors, timelines, and budgets directly from foundation to handover. His deep understanding of government commissioning processes is what allows Octavian to consistently secure long-term FRI leases.
What is the team's combined experience?
The Octavian founders bring over 40 years of combined experience. This includes £400M+ in capital deployed and exited across their careers (Andrew: £300M+; Matthew: £100M+), £1B+ in advisory deal experience, and decades of direct relationships with UK councils, NHS bodies, and government commissioning agencies. At Octavian, they have delivered £5M since 2024. This depth of experience spans the full investment lifecycle, from sourcing and underwriting to construction, leasing, and exit.
What previous projects has the team completed?
The team has delivered a broad range of UK property projects including residential developments, care homes for the NHS, supported living facilities for local authorities, and educational buildings for school boards. Matthew Thomson's construction portfolio spans 25 years and over £100M in completed developments across his career. Andrew Lindsey's capital deployment experience covers £300M+ across his career at PwC, Guardian Capital, and private equity. At Octavian, the team has delivered £5M since 2024.

Company Structure
How is Octavian Property Group structured?
Octavian operates as a vertically integrated property investment and development company. This means we handle every stage of the process in-house: from property sourcing and acquisition, through construction and development, to tenant placement and ongoing management. This structure eliminates the layers of middlemen and fees that erode returns in traditional fund structures.
What does vertical integration mean for investors?
Vertical integration means Octavian controls costs and quality at every stage. Most property funds hire external developers (paying a 15-25% markup on construction), external agents (paying sourcing fees), and external managers (paying 2-2.5% annual fees). By keeping everything in-house, that value flows to investors instead. The gap between our build cost and market value becomes immediate equity for the fund.
How does Octavian differ from traditional property funds?
Traditional property funds are typically managed by financial professionals who outsource development, construction, and management to third parties, each extracting fees. Octavian is built by operators: Andrew underwrites and structures deals, Matthew builds the properties. There are no external developers, no management fees, and no performance fees on the preferred return. You invest with the people who actually do the work.
How many active projects does Octavian have?
Octavian typically maintains 4-8 active projects at various stages of development at any given time. This includes stabilised income-producing assets (~30% of portfolio), active developments under construction (~40%), and newly acquired opportunities in planning/early development (~30%). This diversification provides steady income while building long-term value.
Where are Octavian's projects located?
Octavian operates across England and Wales, focusing on areas with the highest demand for supported housing and the strongest council relationships. Project locations are selected based on council need (statutory housing demand), property values (undervalued opportunities with development potential), planning feasibility, and Matthew Thomson's established relationships with local authorities in each area.

Trust & Governance
How transparent is Octavian with investors?
Full transparency is a core principle. Investors receive detailed project packs at investment, quarterly distribution statements, regular project updates with photos and progress reports, and access to independently audited valuations. Andrew Lindsey is directly accessible to all investors for questions, and there are no layers of intermediaries between you and the people managing your capital.
What reporting do investors receive?
Investors receive quarterly distribution statements showing returns paid, project progress reports with construction updates and photos, annual portfolio reviews with independent valuations, and direct communication with Andrew Lindsey on any questions. We believe informed investors are confident investors, so we over-communicate rather than under-communicate.
What is Octavian's FCA status?
Octavian Property Group is not authorised or regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Our investments are structured for sophisticated investors, high net worth individuals, or certified sophisticated investors as defined by the FCA. We operate with full transparency, detailed reporting, and conservative underwriting despite not being FCA-regulated.
What legal protections do investors have?
Investors receive formal legal documentation including an investment agreement, detailed terms and conditions, and clear disclosure of risks and fees. Investments are secured against physical property assets. Independent RICS-qualified valuers provide objective property valuations. We recommend all investors seek independent legal advice before investing.
How does Octavian manage investor funds?
Investor capital is deployed into specific property projects with clear allocation breakdowns provided in your project pack. Funds are managed with conservative underwriting: we build in contingency buffers, secure tenant commitments before construction, and use fixed-price construction contracts. Quarterly distributions are funded from rental income on completed, tenanted properties.

Working with Octavian
How do I schedule a discovery call?
You can book a 30-minute discovery call directly with Andrew Lindsey via the Book a Call button on our website at octavian-group.co.uk. The call is an opportunity to discuss your investment goals, ask questions about our model, and walk through the numbers on a live project. There's no commitment or pressure, just an honest conversation about whether Octavian is right for you.
What happens during a discovery call?
During the 30-minute call, Andrew will walk you through Octavian's investment model, show you a specific live project with real numbers (acquisition cost, development budget, projected value, lease terms, and expected returns), answer any questions you have, and discuss how your capital would be deployed. It's designed to give you all the information you need to make an informed decision.
How does Octavian communicate with investors during the investment?
Investors have direct access to Andrew Lindsey throughout their investment term. Communication includes quarterly distribution statements, regular project updates with construction progress and photos, annual portfolio reviews, and the ability to email or call Andrew directly with any questions. We pride ourselves on being accessible and responsive. You're never left wondering what's happening with your capital.
Can I visit Octavian's project sites?
Yes. We welcome investor site visits and believe seeing the properties first-hand builds confidence in our model. Matthew Thomson can arrange guided tours of active development sites and completed, tenanted properties. Seeing the quality of construction and meeting the team on the ground provides reassurance that your capital is being deployed responsibly.
How do I get in touch with the team?
You can reach us through multiple channels: book a discovery call via the Book a Call button on our website, connect with Andrew on LinkedIn (Andrew Lindsey, CPA), connect with Matthew on LinkedIn, follow us on Instagram (@andyoctavianproperty), or visit our website at octavian-group.co.uk. We respond to all enquiries promptly and personally.