Jonathan Stevenson joins Montagu Evans to lead Residential Capital Markets

Montagu Evans has appointed Jonathan Stevenson as Partner to lead its Residential Capital Markets team, as the firm continues to expand its integrated Residential:Connected offer.

Previously Head of BTR and funding at Knight Frank, Stevenson brings a wealth of experience advising clients, such as CBRE IM, on its first BTR acquisition in Manchester and working on projects across the UK, including the largest BTR scheme, The Octagon in Birmingham. At Montagu Evans, he will focus on leading and growing investment, development, and funding advice across Build-to-Rent, PBSA assets, and emerging Co-Living and Later Living sectors.

Stevenson will work alongside the firm’s 80+ specialists to support clients at every stage of the development lifecycle, drawing on Montagu Evans’ expertise.

This appointment forms part of a wider growth strategy under the new Managing Partner, Alan Harris, supported by a multi-million-pound capital investment in 2024 to strengthen high-growth areas, including Residential, Central London, Industrial & Logistics, and Public Sector.

Adrian Owen, Partner and head of Residential at Montagu Evans, said: “Our strengthened residential offer, now in place, with 80+ experts, is a genuine, firm-wide, integrated service centred on planning, development, consultancy and transactional expertise, and with a sharp focus on addressing our clients’ challenges and needs.

“Jonny’s appointment strengthens our Living Capital markets capability and will play a key role in helping clients unlock value and deliver across an increasingly active sector.”

Jonathan Stevenson, Partner at Montagu Evans, said: “This is an exciting and unique opportunity to build a differentiated Residential Capital Markets team within a firm that combines deep planning expertise, a strong development track record, and a genuinely collaborative culture.”