Buy-Side Advisory Services

At CompassRock, we offer a comprehensive suite of buyside advisory services designed to support investors throughout the full lifecycle of a build-to-rent (BTR) transaction. As a fully integrated investment platform and asset manager with deep expertise in the BTR sector, we help our clients identify, evaluate, and execute investment opportunities with confidence.

Our services are tailored to meet the needs of institutional investors, developers, and real estate funds seeking to enter or expand their presence in the BTR market. We combine market insight, operational experience, and financial acumen to deliver actionable advice and drive long-term value.

    • Transaction Sourcing & Counterparty Engagement
      Identifying on- and off-market opportunities, facilitating introductions, and managing counterparties

    • Market & Comparables Analysis
      Benchmarking schemes and rents to support pricing and positioning

    • Pipeline & Supply Dynamics
      Assessing local development pipelines and competitive supply pressures

    • Demographic & Affordability Profiling
      Understanding tenant demand and income levels to support product-market fit

    • Mystery Shopping & Scorecard Assessments
      Competitive intelligence through field research and proprietary scoring

    • Revenue & Lease Diagnostics
      Reviewing rental income, lease expirations, and tenancy agreements

    • Capital Expenditure Planning
      Designing and pricing capex strategies for upgrades or repositioning

    • Operating Expense Benchmarking
      Evaluating and optimising opex to enhance net operating income

    • Investment Comparables & Return Analysis
      Assessing yields, pricing, and return profiles of similar assets

    • Bespoke Financial Modelling
      Creating tailored models for underwriting, sensitivity testing, and scenario planning

    • Transaction Execution & Due Diligence Management
      Coordinating legal, technical, and commercial DD to ensure smooth closings

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