Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Property Investment Partner in Manchester
Established in 1961, RPI is a family-owned property investment firm with a legacy of strategic acquisitions and hands-on asset management. Our expertise spans commercial and residential sectors, underpinned by a team of Chartered Surveyors and Accountants with decades of industry experience. As cash buyers, we leverage private funds to expedite transactions, offering competitive purchase proposals while maintaining a focus on assets with strong fundamentals.Our portfolio includes retail, industrial, trade counter, and residential properties valued between 50k and 5 million. With a commitment to long-term collaboration, we retain agents throughout the asset lifecycle and welcome nationwide investment opportunities across all property sectors.
Services
Commercial Property Acquisition
Residential Portfolio Management
Industrial & Retail Investments
Asset Management
Development Sector Opportunities
Details
- Year established: 1961
Highlights and features
- We offer 60+ years of property investment expertise since 1961.
- Our team includes Chartered Surveyors and Accountants with sector-specific knowledge.
- We provide fast decision-making as cash buyers with private funds.
- We maintain long-term agent relationships throughout asset ownership cycles.
- Our investment criteria cover all property sectors nationwide.
Services
Commercial Property Acquisition
RPI specialises in acquiring commercial properties nationwide, focusing on retail (Class A1), industrial (Class B2/B8), and trade counter assets. Our cash-buying capability enables swift transactions, with investment values ranging from 50k to 5 million. We prioritise assets with capital growth potential and robust fundamentals.
Residential Portfolio Management
Our residential portfolio comprises 20% of total assets, including multi-unit buildings and development sites. We apply the same rigorous valuation criteria as commercial properties, ensuring long-term value enhancement through strategic management and market-responsive adjustments.
Industrial & Retail Investments
With a decade of expanded focus, we target industrial logistics and retail properties nationwide. Our expertise includes assessing trade counter sites and multi-let industrial estates, leveraging market trends to identify high-potential acquisitions aligned with evolving commercial demands.
People
Leonard Seitler
Managing Director
Leonard Seitler, MRICS, has led RPI since 1994. With over 30 years' experience as a Chartered Surveyor, he oversees all investments and operations. He previously managed a London firm's Manchester office before joining RPI.
Benjamin Seitler
Chairman
Benjamin Seitler founded RPI in 1961 and served as Chairman for 60+ years. A Chartered Accountant, he guided the company through four recessions while expanding its portfolio across property sectors and geographic regions.
Avi Liefman
Investments and Finance
Avi Liefman joined RPI in 2017, specialising in industrial logistics and trade counter sectors. With ten years' experience managing multi-let estates nationwide, he also oversees financial reporting for all Seitler entities.
Questions
What property sectors does RPI invest in?
We invest across commercial (retail, industrial, trade counter) and residential sectors, with a focus on assets valued between £50k and £5 million.
How does RPI differ from other investors?
As cash buyers with private funds, we make swift decisions and offer competitive proposals. Our team's 60+ years of combined experience ensures expert asset management.
What investment criteria do you use?
We target properties with strong fundamentals and capital growth potential, including income-producing or vacant sites, single lots, portfolios, and development opportunities nationwide.
How can agents collaborate with RPI?
We retain agents throughout asset ownership cycles and welcome nationwide proposals. Contact us via phone or email to discuss investment opportunities.
What is RPI's portfolio size?
Our portfolio includes commercial and residential assets valued between £50k and £5 million, with 20% dedicated to residential properties (Class C3).
