Savills has appointed Oliver Forster as a director and Head of Birmingham Investment, based at the firm’s Colmore Row office.
Oliver will focus on the Midlands investment market and brings a wealth of experience, having spent several years at CBRE, where he advised on numerous notable transactions, including IM Properties’ 3 million sq ft Mercia Park development, Redditch Gateway and most recently, British Gas’ Midlands HQ. Over his 20-year career, Oliver has represented and advised UK institutions, private equity firms, property companies, and occupiers across sales, acquisitions and sale and leasebacks. Oliver has also held positions at JLL and BNP Paribas Real Estate.
Richard Merryweather, Chair of UK Investment at Savills, says, “Oliver’s arrival marks a key milestone for our business, highlighting Birmingham’s vital role in our investment strategy. With extensive experience, Oliver brings a strong track record of success, particularly in challenging market conditions. This appointment coincides with a strong start to the year. We are seeing increasing conviction from buyers as robust rental growth projections are evidenced and stock levels are starting to increase, driven by greater proactivity from sellers.”
Oliver Forster, Head of Investment Savills Birmingham, adds, “The Midlands investment market is thriving, and I look forward to leveraging my experience to drive growth and success for clients. Joining the Savills team presents a great opportunity to contribute to the firm’s continued excellence in the region.”
