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Independent Property, Development & Housing Consultancy

Trusted by councils.
Valued by developers.
Backed by experience.

Working across the public and private sectors to unlock property and development opportunities, resolve barriers and move viable projects towards delivery.

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About David Samson

A rare perspective.
Built over two decades.

David Samson, Director, Imperium Land

Most property professionals have worked in one world: private development, local government or housing associations. David has worked in all three.

That breadth of experience means understanding not just what each party needs, but how they make decisions, the pressures they face and what is required to create commercially and operationally workable solutions.

David has originated opportunities, acquired land, secured complex planning consents and delivered property, development and housing projects across London and the South East. His experience ranges from major regeneration schemes to council housing programmes and housing association partnerships.

David understands how organisations across the public and private sectors assess risk, value and deliverability. This allows him to identify common ground and move discussions towards practical decisions.

Through Imperium Land, David provides independent commercial and delivery advice on complex property and development matters, supporting clients from early assessment and strategy through to implementation.

20+
Years in property & development
800+
Affordable homes contributed to
3
Property perspectives combined
What We Do

Where we can add value.

01
Land & Development Consultancy

Independent advice on land acquisitions, disposals and development opportunities, including site identification, commercial appraisal, landowner engagement and delivery strategy.

02
Council Housing Advisory

Supporting local authorities to assess, challenge and progress housing and temporary accommodation opportunities, with clear commercial advice from initial feasibility through to delivery.

03
Planning & Feasibility

Assessing the planning, commercial and delivery potential of sites and projects, from early-stage appraisal and viability testing through to planning strategy and stakeholder engagement.

04
Public & Private Sector Partnerships

Bringing public and private sector organisations together to structure workable partnerships and turn credible opportunities into practical delivery plans.

05
Development Management

Hands-on project oversight from early feasibility and acquisition through planning and delivery, coordinating consultants, budgets, risks and stakeholders.

06
Housing Provider Support

Supporting housing associations and other registered providers to identify and appraise land, Section 106 and development opportunities, strengthen developer relationships and grow their development pipelines.

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Let's talk.

If you are considering a site, project or partnership where experienced commercial, development or public-sector insight could make a difference, we would welcome a conversation.

David Samson
Director, Imperium Land
Mobile 07855 492 846
LinkedIn davidadamsamson
Areas of Focus
Land & Development Consultancy
Council Housing Advisory
Planning & Feasibility
Public & Private Sector Partnerships
Development Management
Housing Provider Support