Metrus

Metrus, independent property consultancy in London

Metrus is a London-based property consultancy that presents itself as one of the UK's leading independent advisory firms. The company advises owners, developers and investors on how to maximise the value of their assets, an activity it has carried out since 1982. Its origins date back to Ross Jaye, a firm co-founded that year by Andrew Jaye and predecessor to today's Metrus.

The company describes itself as a multidisciplinary independent property consultancy offering a personal service led by its directors and covering the entire asset life cycle, with all services integrated under one roof. Its management portfolio includes all classes of commercial assets across the UK.

Property management and consultancy services

Metrus' activity is organised into several areas of expertise:

• Commercial property management.
• Residential property management.
• Capital Markets & Leasing.
• Lease Advisory & Valuation.
• Asset Management.
• Residential Lettings.
• Flexible Real Estate: desks and offices.

The firm works in partnership with michael elliott, one of London's leading independent investment agencies.

Clients and portfolio

Metrus manages a commercial property portfolio spanning all types of assets in the UK. Its clients include property companies, retail businesses, landlords and occupiers. The company also serves institutional clients, high-net-worth investors and government bodies, according to the experience of its management team.

Management team

The management team combines long careers in the property sector with responsibility for different areas of the business:

• Adrian Sayer, Managing Director. He joined Metrus in 1997 to develop the portfolio management operations and was appointed Managing Director in 2005. He has over 40 years' experience in property management, both in property companies and in private practice.
• Colin Becker, Director. He joined Metrus in September 1995 to develop the commercial agency team and specialises in disposals and acquisitions in the Central London office market. He has been a partner since January 2006.
• Elliot Coleman, Director. He joined in 2015 and has over 20 years' experience in managing commercial and residential properties. He leads the firm's technology, innovation and sustainability groups.
• Andrew Jaye, Chairman. He co-founded Ross Jaye in 1982, predecessor to Metrus, and leads many of the company's major acquisitions and disposals.
• Andrew Ladopouli, Director. He joined in 2006 after working for a private property company and an international commercial consultancy. He oversees key client portfolios and works on strategic properties.
• Philippa Land, Director. She joined Metrus in 1983 and has been a director since 1989. She is responsible for corporate compliance, management of the firm, human resources and corporate governance.
• Giles Loveday, Director. With over 30 years' experience in property management, mainly in private practice, he advises corporate clients and high-net-worth individuals.
• Simon Stone, Director. He advises on all aspects of leasing and landlord and tenant law, with extensive experience in rent reviews and lease renewals. He is a specialist in valuing restaurant and leisure properties throughout the UK and served for four consecutive years on the committee of the Restaurant Property Advisors Society.

The firm also has John Strickland as Head of Department for residential management and Adam De Acetis as Head of Department for asset management.

Projects and presence in Central London

Among the case studies the company makes public are properties in key areas of Central London: 1-5 New Bond Street and 20 King Street in Mayfair (W1), 49 Hallam Street in Marylebone (W1), 20 King Street in the City of London (EC2), One Berkeley Street in Mayfair (W1) and Hamilton Drive in St John's Wood (NW8). The company also mentions the 130 Wigmore Street project (W1).

Metrus is regulated by RICS and has specific policies for client money handling, privacy, CCTV and the residential complaints procedure.

Location and contact

4th Floor, Artillery House, 11-19 Artillery Row, Victoria, London SW1P 1RT · Email: info@metrus.co.uk