Success founded on expertise
Our accomplished team balances its bold, entrepreneurial approach with a mature attitude to risk and a strong commitment to our forward-looking ESG policy. This lets us imagine, plan and execute exceptional buildings that deliver solid returns for our investors.
Our breadth and depth
of experience is exceptional
From concept to completion
Our holistic approach and bespoke service means we own projects through the complete property cycle. This end-to-end approach takes us from research and fundraising, acquiring, planning and developing sites to sales and marketing, and on-going management once people or businesses move in.
An extensive property portfolio
Since 1995, we have amassed a full range of sites and properties, specialising in residential development, along with serveral linked commercial developments. Our recent achievements include planning approvals for over 2,000 residential units and 60,000 sq.ft of commercial space.
5 The Boulevard
This project gave us the opportunity to regenerate a 1960s commercial tower block in the heart of Crawley.


A broad reach and focused approach
Based in London and Dublin, we have extended our reach across Europe. As a real estate operator, we have built our reputation on our in-depth knowledge of local markets. We establish ourselves within the community and culture, gaining a thorough understanding of the laws and policies and setting up local offices as well as building networks of contractors, advisors and partners.
Results that count
Our approach delivers results – our investments have consistently achieved an unlevered IRR of over 20%. We are also trusted managers of our clients’ portfolios, managing and adding value to a full range of property, as well as advising on exit strategies.
Our vision and ethos
Sustainable working as standard
We follow sustainability best practice and use energy efficient building materials in all our developments. By engaging with our contractors, suppliers and partners in this, we make sure the whole team takes an environmentally positive approach.
As well as creating exceptional properties, we also work to make a positive difference to people’s lives.
As a team, we spend our time deeply immersed in property development, but we are very aware of the challenges faced by others. We ensure we find the time to work with charities, giving our time, using our connections and donating resources. These charities work to improve living standards, create educational opportunities and promote health and wellbeing around the world. We also support sustainability programmes to help protect the environment for future generations.
Anything is possible
Meet the people behind our success
Rita Dattani
Chief Executive Officer
Rita Dattani
Chief Executive Officer
With a results driven mind-set and highly honed influencing skills, Rita is able to see and create momentum towards a company vision, driving its team to deliver excellent value for investors. Rita has a sound knowledge of the property market in Europe developed over decades of experience across public, private and not-for-profit housing providers. Rita’s ability to develop motivated and effective project teams has enabled her to deliver major programmes and complex projects throughout her career. Rita has steered Westhill through significant change, maintaining resilience through the global financial crisis and the recent pandemic, and leading the business to international expansion.
Passionate about social change, Rita was Director and Trustee of Lumos Foundation from 2010-2020, a foundation dedicated to deinstitutionalising children’s facilities worldwide and is now Chair of the subsidiary Lumos Foundation Operation.
Chris Hough
Technical Director
Chris Hough
Technical Director
Chris joined the executive team at Westhill in 2005. Prior to joining he managed projects including The Broadgate Centre, Liverpool Street, National Bank and the Hilton Hotel in Mauritius. His unparalleled technical expertise has proved invaluable in the appointment and management of multidisciplinary consultants, in helping to deliver our property portfolio in the UK and Europe.
Meet the people behind our success
David Palmer
Director Asset Management
David Palmer
Director Asset Management
His asset management expertise ensures that Westhill delivers optimal outcomes with the use of performance management techniques, systems and processes.
David’s credibility in the industry was central to Westhill’s successful pre-letting of a large commercial development in eastern Europe and in successfully establishing a U.K. for profit registered provider (Housing Association). A strategist with the commercial skills, knowledge and experience to take an opportunity from concept to completion, David consistently delivers value in those assets he has developed and managed.
Minesh Sheta
Chief Financial Officer
Minesh Sheta
Chief Financial Officer
Minesh specialises in raising investment, maximising value and mitigating risk. His substantial experience managing investments on behalf of high-net-worth individuals as well as procuring funds from institutions demonstrates his aptitude to building credible relationships with his clients.
The combined experience and expertise of our team is far greater than the sum of the parts.
Each of us brings extensive experience from complimentary backgrounds that cover everything from construction to investment and agency to management. We approach each project with energy, skill and flair, making the most of each team member’s specialist expertise to create exceptional property developments.