Goldsmith Corporate Partnership
Replacing Convention with Innovation
Welcome to Goldsmith Corporate Partnership (GCP), a UK-based real estate firm redefining the investment landscape by bridging traditional asset-backed strategies with modern opportunity.
Explore Our Strategy
About Goldsmith Corporate Partnership
Based in London, Goldsmith Corporate Partnership (GCP) acts as a specialist facilitator within the dynamic UK real estate market, connecting investor-partners with a curated portfolio of large, asset-backed opportunities.
Our primary business focuses on Permitted Development conversions. We strategically acquire vacant commercial assets, predominantly office spaces, for residential conversion under the UK's Permitted Development framework. This approach allows for an efficient 12-month turnaround, providing asset-backed security and the potential for high returns by transforming underutilized properties into desirable residential units.
AI Infrastructure Centres
As a complementary secondary opportunity, GCP identifies and repurposes suitable buildings into AI infrastructure centres. This involves evaluating strategic location, power capacity, and structural readiness for data processing workloads.
Business Overview: Permitted Development & AI Infrastructure
Our asset-backed real estate model is built around the UK's Permitted Development framework, with a focus on acquiring vacant commercial assets—primarily office space—capable of being transformed into large-scale residential schemes.
Potential AI suitable assets are assessed on location, power availability and structural capacity for data processing workloads. While not all of these assets allign with Permitted Development criteria, each is commercially structured to support and lock in institutional AI and IT operators from day one.
Strategic Acquisition
We target high-return projects in major urban areas with strong demand for residential conversions, focusing on underutilised office buildings.
Accelerated Planning
Utilizing the 56-day planning consent rule, we reduce regulatory risk and enable quick execution of high-potential property deals.
Swift Exit
Once planning is secured, we exit swiftly—typically within 12 months of purchase—by selling to developers, maximizing capital efficiency.
Operational Phase 1: Acquisition & Finance
Our process is designed for speed and security. From the moment an opportunity is identified, our team moves swiftly and with precision to secure the asset and structure the financing.
Opportunity Identification
We rigorously target underutilized office buildings in high-demand urban areas that are suitable for residential conversion. GCP has an active pipeline of suitable properties available to it.
Acquisition & Security
GCP secures properties by paying a holding deposit at Exchange and immediately initiates the planning process under the UK's Permitted Development scheme.
Senior Debt Financing
We arrange senior debt financing efficiently through well-established and trusted associates, with the period from Exchange to Completion typically taking 4–6 weeks.
Operational Phase 2: Planning & Exit
The second phase of our operation focuses on value creation through regulatory approval and a rapid exit strategy, ensuring capital is returned quickly.
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Efficient Planning (The 56-Day Rule)
GCP's Planning is submitted under the Permitted Development scheme. Decisions must be made within 8 weeks (the "56-Day Rule"). If approval is denied, revised plans can be resubmitted under the same provisions.
2
Immediate Exit Strategy
Once planning is approved, the property is immediately sold to a developer. We focus on quick, low-risk turnovers rather than long-term construction holds.
3
High Returns & ROI
Projects are completed within 12 months, offering strong ROI. This allows for consistent, rolling reinvestment and scalability.
For Our Investors
At GCP, we work exclusively with discerning high-net-worth individuals, institutional investors, and partners who value experience, integrity, and performance. Our focus is on building long-term, trust-based relationships.
Strategic Expertise
Backed by decades of expertise in real estate and corporate finance, we take a hands-on, strategic approach to every opportunity.
Structured Security
We focus on carefully structured, asset-backed real-estate projects designed to deliver efficient, robust, and high-yield returns.
Meticulous Management
Our management ensures each investment provides consistent, secure and high-quality opportunities with timely exits that optimise value.
The Financial Advantage
Our business model offers significant advantages over traditional new-build developments, both in terms of cost efficiency and risk mitigation for the eventual buyer-developer.
£200
Per Sq. Ft. Conversion Cost
Conversions are much more attractive development propositions, significantly cheaper and faster than new builds, driving higher margins, much less risk.
£600
Per Sq. Ft. New Build Cost
Traditional construction costs are nearly triple that of our conversion model.
12
Month Project Cycle
GCP's rapid turnaround times ensure capital is not tied up for years and is usually available for reinvestment or repatriation within 12 months.

Reduced Risk Profile
Buyer developers benefit from reduced risk through conversion, avoiding the delays and overruns typical of new builds, with full planning already granted.
Case Study: International House, Ealing, West London
This recent GCP project exemplifies our strategy: identifying a prime urban asset, securing the necessary permissions swiftly via the Permitted Development scheme and unlocking value through the change of use from commercial to residential.
Project Type: Permitted Development – Office to Residential Conversion (189 Dwellings).
The asset was acquired in May 2025 and subsequently sold to a major institutional buyer, with completion anticipated in mid-February 2026, generating an estimated 2.8x multiple of money over an approximately nine-month purchase-to-sale period.
Summary & Management
GCP offers a unique, high-yield investment model rooted in strategic facilitation, not construction. We are not builders; we are specialists in delivering curated opportunities.
Lord Hutton – Chairman
18 years as MP, former Secretary of State for Defence, Business, and Work & Pensions. Currently chairs Pearson Engineering, Luton Airport operating company, and serves as Non-Executive Director of Scottish Power.
Johnny Goldsmith – Managing Director
Over 20 years in global financial markets and international real estate. Former youngest Managing Director at Tullett & Tokyo, overseeing 155 staff. Extensive experience delivering projects with hundreds of millions in turnover.
Dr Azhic Basirov – Director of Finance
35+ years advising corporations and families. Former Managing Director and Head of Capital Markets at Smith & Williamson. Doctoral degree from Oxford University, expertise in cross-border M&A and capital raising.
David Moon – Director
Extensive experience in corporate finance and international real estate development. 25+ years in film, TV, and media industries. Former Director of Marketing at Glinwood Films, instrumental in establishing £150m+ film investment credit line.
Deep Market Insight
Our success is driven by disciplined risk management and a pipeline of high-quality, viable opportunities.
Expert Team
Our management team spans real estate development, global finance, media, and high-level legal practice.
Strategic Relationships
A unique blend of business and political relationships forms the backbone of our approach, ensuring access to top-tier opportunities.
Enquiries
Goldsmith Corporate Partnership Ltd
Johnny Goldsmith: johnny@gc-partners.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 7834 656 070
Registered Office:
4th Floor Fitzrovia House
153-157 Cleveland Street
London W1T 6QW, United Kingdom
Company Registration Number: 12786214

Important Disclaimer
The investment opportunities presented by Goldsmith Corporate Partnership are intended exclusively for sophisticated investors, whether high-net-worth individuals or institutional entities. These opportunities are not suitable for retail investors.
All prospective investors should conduct their own due diligence and are strongly advised to seek independent financial, tax, and legal advice before making any investment decisions. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results, and the value of investments can go down as well as up.