A Different Kind of Developer

The property sector is filled with bold claims, but Axis stands apart. Founded by an experienced and values-led leadership team, we operate with the mindset that development should be both commercially successful and socially responsible. With combined expertise spanning decades, what truly sets us apart is a shared vision: real estate that enhances communities rather than disrupts them.

This partnership was forged over years of collaboration. Russ leads on the technical and delivery side using his vast experience across all sectors as well as having a keen legal eye and well-rounded view on deal structuring. Nick is a self-confessed numbers geek, who focuses on building long term relationships, sourcing opportunities, deal structuring and securing funding. Their differing skill sets complement one another, creating a team capable of delivering complexity with confidence.

Axis was born from a desire to do things differently. Both founders had spent years in environments where bureaucracy and rigid structures often stifled progress and creativity. Frustrated by these limitations, they launched Axis to challenge traditional development models, prioritising collaboration and long-term relationships over short-term wins.

Get to Know Russ

Russ is a Chartered Surveyor with 20+ years of experience in construction, development and real estate finance. With a track record boasting the development of over 3,000 PBSA beds, +300 BTR units and in excess of 900 hospitality beds and 180,000 sq. ft of office space, he has an innate understanding of large-scale urban projects. His approach to real estate isn’t just about numbers, it’s about problem-solving. Navigating complex development challenges and thinking several steps ahead, he is an invaluable asset to the business, delivering every project with integrity and precision.

Having previously worked in family-led businesses, he understands the importance of relationships and long-term thinking. No deal is worth sacrificing honesty or transparency, which is why we operate with a straightforward open-book approach.

One thing you might not know? Based in Lancashire, he loves to swim and spend quality time outdoors with his family.

Get to Know Nick

With over 25 years in property, Nick has built a reputation as a strategic thinker with a broad understanding of funding, investment and development. A Chartered Surveyor by trade, he has worked with industry heavyweights including CBRE, Lambert Smith Hampton and Property Alliance Group, building experience in innovative financial structuring and strategic development/asset management and regeneration.

His strength lies in a natural knack for identifying fundable projects and structuring deals that create value for investors and communities alike. Playing a key role in bringing PBSA and BTR into the mainstream regional markets, he has also introduced funding models that enable otherwise unviable projects to succeed.

A natural people person, Nick engages with landowners, stakeholders, local authorities, funders and investor partners always with a view to align interests, thrives on seeing projects through from initial concepts to fully realised developments and aligning every detail with the broader long-term vision. One thing you might not know? Originally from Bristol, he now considers himself an adopted Mancunian having lived in the borough of Trafford for more than 20 years and raised his family here as well as being a life- long Manchester United fan and season ticket holder.

The Values That Define Axis RE

Our founders didn’t set out to just build a property business, they wanted to create a firm that operated in collaboration with integrity and trust. Before launching Axis, they mapped out the values that would define their work:

Integrity – Never oversell or misrepresent the facts
Trust – Strong, long-term partnerships
Collaboration – Every project is a collective effort
Transparency – An open-book approach from start to finish
Agility – Adapting to market changes with a multi-sector insight

These principles aren’t just words, they shape every business decision. In an industry where short-term wins often override long-term impact, they take the opposite approach, working with a commitment to quality and sustainability.

A Smarter Approach to Development

Created to challenge the status quo, Axis is unlike larger corporate developers who often rely on rigid structures and high-volume strategies. Instead, we are agile and selective about the projects we take on, making sure that every development is considered, well-funded and executed with precision. Instead of operating in isolation, our partnership model allows us to work with ease in conjunction with landowners, investors, local authorities and our consultant partners, structuring deals that are commercially and socially sustainable. This strengthens project resilience and cost and time effective delivery. Balancing ambition with financial prowess, embracing market shifts and building relationships, we’re proving that property development doesn’t have to be at odds with integrity and purpose.

Looking Ahead

Our mission is clear: to enhance the value of real estate through development, investment and proactive strategic development and asset management. With a reputation for high-quality developments, we take pride in prioritising people, places and long-term impact. Whether working with funders, contractors or local authorities, our approach is built on mutual success, refusing to enter into opportunities without a clear strategic vision and community benefit. Axis is more than just a business, it’s a commitment to doing things differently, building better and leaving a lasting impact on the real estate landscape.

Meet The Founders