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Independent Property & Housing Consultancy

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

Bringing together councils, investors and housing providers to deliver outcomes that work for everyone, built on 23 years of working across all three.

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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 is rare. It means understanding not just what each party needs, but how they think, what pressures they face, and how to find solutions that genuinely work for everyone involved.

Over 23 years, David has originated and delivered complex development and housing projects across London and the South East. From major regeneration schemes and planning consents to council housing programmes and registered provider partnerships.

The ability to speak the language of the council, the investor and the housing association, in the same conversation, is what makes the difference.

Through Imperium Land, David works independently, helping councils find housing solutions, connecting investors with the right opportunities, and supporting registered providers with land and growth strategy.

23+
Years in property & housing
800+
Affordable homes contributed to
3
Sectors worked across
What We Do

Where we can add value.

01
Council Housing Advisory

Supporting local authorities to identify, assess and deliver housing and temporary accommodation solutions, from initial feasibility through to delivery and beyond.

02
Investor & Funder Introductions

Connecting housing opportunities with the right investors, funders and registered providers, bringing parties together where the fit is right and the deal makes sense for all sides.

03
Land & Development Consultancy

Independent advice on land acquisitions, disposals and development opportunities, drawing on two decades of experience across residential, mixed-use and public sector projects.

04
Planning & Feasibility

Navigating complex planning environments and assessing development feasibility, from early-stage appraisal through to consent strategy and stakeholder engagement.

05
Registered Provider Support

Helping housing associations identify and appraise land and S106 opportunities, build developer relationships and grow their development pipeline.

06
Development Management

Hands-on project oversight from acquisition through to delivery, managing consultants, budgets and stakeholders across residential schemes of all scales.

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Let's talk.

Whether you are a council, a housing association, an investor or a developer, if you are working on something where the right connections and experience could make a difference, we would welcome a conversation.

David Samson
Director, Imperium Land
Mobile 07855 492 846
LinkedIn davidadamsamson
Areas of Focus
Council Housing Advisory
Investor & Funder Introductions
Land & Development Consultancy
Planning & Feasibility
Registered Provider Support
Development Management