Ryan Blair
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Managing Director at Highlight Housing
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 11 work roles 2 schools
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Ryan Blair is listed as Managing Director at Highlight Housing, based in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. AeroLeads shows a work email signal at auxesiahomes.co.uk and a matched LinkedIn profile for Ryan Blair.

Ryan Blair previously worked as Chief Operating Officer at Auxesia Homes and Operations Director at Custom Build Homes. Ryan Blair holds Ba Hons, Marketing from University Of Stirling.

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Founder of Highlight Housing, offering specialised consultancy to housebuilders, housing associations, local authorities, and property developers. We bring bright ideas and stand out solutions that shine a light on affordability and illuminate the path to viability. We work closely with our clients to achieve a balance between financial viability and social responsibility. By providing operational support, we encourage the delivery of good-quality, energy-efficient, and safe affordable homes. We contribute to the creation of vibrant communities and add long-term value for residents and stakeholders alike.By choosing Highlight Housing, you gain a trusted partner dedicated to affordability, quality, and community impact, ensuring every development contributes to a brighter and more sustainable future.-For four-years prior to setting up Highlight, Ryan was Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Auxesia Homes - a for profit registered provider. He was instrumental in driving the company’s growth and operational excellence. Under his leadership, Auxesia’s annual turnover grew significantly from £1.9 million to £10.1 million by the end of 2023.Ryan was responsible for overseeing all operational aspects, including sales, lettings, acquisitions, disposals, asset management, and compliance. He expanded properties under management by over 400 properties, increased fixed asset value from £6.7m to nearly £35m by building long lasting working relationships with both volume and SME housebuilders, facilitated the stock transfer of circa 25% of Auxesia’s stock to a local HA, and forged a strategic partnership with Touchstone Property Management.Before joining Auxesia, Ryan represented Custom Build Homes, promoting serviced building plots and customisable homes. He fostered partnerships, ensured planning compliance, and championed custom-build housing as a sustainable and diverse housing solution.He has also represented Savills as Residential Development Sales Manager specialising in sales, marketing and consultancy of new homes across the North of England. Working closely with some of the nations most recognisable property developers, Ryan gave best advice on residential schemes pre and post planning; including final building design, product specification, amenity offering, service charge, marketing strategy, pricing and rates of sale.Before joining Savills, Ryan was Head of Sales at luxury real estate brokerage 'Sotheby's International Realty' in Dubai where he personally sold over £100million worth of real estate during his four year spell in the Emirates.

Listed skills include Social Media, Customer Relations, Online Marketing, Retail, and 46 others.

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Highlight Housing
Highlight Housing
Managing Director
Edinburgh, GB
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Managing Director

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Affordable Housing Consultancy & Managing AgentDriving Affordability And Promoting Aspirational New Build Homes For AllAt Highlight, we’re on a mission to redefine affordable housing across the UK. Offering specialised consultancy to house builders, housing associations, local authorities, and property developers, we bring bright ideas and stand out solutions that shine a light on affordability and illuminate the path to viability. Championing good-quality, safe, energy-efficient affordable housing for all, we offer a fresh, future-focussed perspective that elevates standards, reshapes perceptions, and enhances community value.Our Services:1. Sales Support: Assisting in the sale of affordable homes, guiding purchasers from initial enquiry to handover of keys.2. Marketing and Creative Design: Providing a complete suite of branding, advertising, and PR solutions tailored for every type of affordable housing development.3. Agency for Property Acquisitions and Stock Transfers: We manage the tender process for sale of the affordable housing allocation, assist additionality, and support seamless stock transfers.4. ⁠Housing Management: Tenant allocation and asset management services, ensuring quality tenant experiences and smooth operations.5. ⁠Tenant Engagement Services: Building strong tenant relationships through structured engagement programs that enhance satisfaction, community involvement, and retention.Bringing years of sector experience and a deep understanding of affordable housing complexities, we help clients navigate challenges and achieve real, scalable growth. Our approach to shared ownership, first homes, and community-led housing projects emphasises collaboration and community benefit, setting us apart as not just a consultancy but a partner in impactful development.Let’s work together to create vibrant communities that are accessible for all, transforming the housing landscape for future generations. Highlight your next development.

Nov 2024 - Present

Chief Operating Officer

Auxesia Homes is a For Profit Registered Provider (FPRP) of affordable properties, regulated by the Regulator of Social Housing, number 4765.At Auxesia Homes we are committed to providing high quality, affordable homes across the north of England.We passionately believe our primary group, being former and current Armed Forces, NHS and Emergency Service Personnel, deserve to be given the highest priority in securing high-quality affordable homes for rental, rent to buy and shared ownership purchase.Our aim is to be the market leader, providing our client user group with outstanding places in which to live and enjoy – not just for today, but future generations too.The Auxesia Homes business model has been created without government grants, donations or tax subsidies. This ensures our homes are delivered at nil cost to the UK taxpayer. We believe that institutional investment will not only generate stable and positive returns, but also make a significant social impact amongst those individuals and families who have served – or continue to serve – our country.

Sep 2020 - Oct 2024

Operations Director

Edinburgh, Scotland, Gb

Market leader within the emerging self build and custom build housing sector, Custom Build Homes supports the sale of serviced plots and customisable homes across the UK. Through community, custom and self build development they company enables the creation of individually designed homes.Working with some of Britain's most recognisable developers, as well as landowners and local authorities, Custom Build Homes offers planning consultancy, architecture & design services, and sales & marketing support for sites of multiple serviced plots.To comply with the Self-Build and Custom Housebuilding Act 2015, end users must have final input into the design and layout of their new home. Design and build is commonplace in Europe, North America and Australia as a mainstream route for delivering new homes and with the support of legislation in the UK, which gives people in England the right to build or commission their own home, the model is beginning to scale here also.

Jan 2019 - Aug 2020

Residential Development Sales Manager - North Of England

London, Gb

Residential Development Sales Manager for Savills across the North of England - sales, marketing and consultancy of new homes in Manchester, Cheshire, Lake District, York and Leeds. Managing Savills pipeline of developments, building special relationships with our clients through best in class advice, maximising the value of their product and executing sales strategies. Advising on large scale mixed use masterplans, including; public realm, retail and commercial offering. We aim to provide the best advice on schemes that are pre/post planning - mix, unit types, sizing, parking ratios etc. and assist on final building design, product interiors (inc. specification), amenity offering, service charge, pricing and rates of sale.Savills plc is a global real estate services provider listed on the London Stock Exchange. We have an international network of more than 700 offices and associates throughout the Americas, the UK, continental Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa and the Middle East, offering a broad range of specialist advisory, management and transactional services to clients all over the world.

Dec 2017 - Jan 2019

Head Of Sales - Dubai

Madison, Nj, Us

Sotheby’s International Realty® network was founded in 1976 and is designed to connect the finest independent real estate companies to the most prestigious clientele in the world. Today, the Sotheby's International Realty® brand strives to represent all those who consider themselves 'Connoisseurs of Life' as well as the distinctive properties they desire. It provides independent offices with a powerful marketing and referral program for luxury properties. Through our partnership with Sotheby’s International Realty®, we are able to place your home on a level above the rest. The marketing advantages plus our expertise in the region means your home will be seen by the right people at the right time.

Jun 2013 - May 2017

Area Lettings Manager - Edinburgh

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Gb

Overseeing 3x Edinburgh Branches, Ryan strives to increase both profitability and market share. He excels in new business development whilst upholding the Your Move company values at all times with total adherence to external legislation. Exceptionally focused and organised Ryan displays the ability to lead by example,delivering a strong positive influence on his team.

Sep 2012 - Jun 2013

Lettings Manager

Knightbain Estate Agents And Letting Agents

Responsible for the creation, development and management of KnightBain Letting Agents. Ryan's business plan was implemented into the company with consumate ease and remains in operation today.KnightBain Letting Agents offer a Full Management and Tenant Finding Only service for properties in West Lothian and Edinburgh.KnightBain draw on experience and knowledge of the local property market when valuing, marketing and renting your home.Services include: Valuation, high quality photographs, schedule writing/production, marketing advice, multi-website listings, client enquires, accompanied viewings, regular feedback, reservations, tenant referencing, deposit/rent handling, legal documentation, check in, mid term inspections and check out.

Jun 2011 - Sep 2012

Property Executive

Considered as a valuable member within this small, young and dynamic property firm, Ryan's creativity and ambition led him to greater responsibility and opportunities to inspire strategic plans; including business development, portfolio expansion and brand recognition.He worked on a start to finish basis however his main objective was to attain new business. Ryan's role involved following up on potential leads, carrying out market appraisals and providing prospective landlords with an accurate rental valuation. Ryan held full responsibility for marketing each property comprising high quality photography, the creation of property particulars, advertising and upload to the various portals. He supervised each viewing, encouraged the lease of each property, managed reservations, organised payment and coordinated the completion of the necessary legal documents.Once a property was tenanted, Ryan was responsible for the completion of an accurate inventory, carrying out regular property inspections and acting upon any requirement for maintenance.

Jul 2009 - May 2011

Tenancy Manager

London, Gb

Selected from hundreds of applicants, passing 3 interview stages, I was given the opportunity to take up the role as Tenancy Manager within Foxtons HQ at Chiswick Park, West London.I attended an extensive training programme and gained invaluable knowledge during the course. However, this role did not allow me to use my skills to the best of my ability and I therefore returned to Edinburgh where I decided to create Onside Inventory Management and start KnightBain Letting Agents

Feb 2011 - Mar 2011

Sales Advisor

Reading, England, Gb

To provide every customer with the best experience possible to ultimately encourage sales, utilising an expert knowledge of products and services. To comply with policies and procedures and be accountable for the management of personal details. Open to change and continuously improving knowledge of products and services, so as to successfully support each and every query.Working as part of a small retail team, I was required to meet individual targets and objectives set by management – an area where I excelled. I communicate well with others and have very strong interpersonal skills. My traits allow me to interact well with customers as well as hold very good relationships with colleges and all levels of management.My experience and success in store resulted in management giving me the role of ‘Business Specialist’ – supporting the sales of products and services to small and medium enterprises.

Nov 2006 - Feb 2010
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Ryan Blair education

Ba Hons, Marketing

University Of Stirling

Higher, Physical Education, Business Studies, Mathematics, English, Computing Studies, Information Studies

Broxburn Academy
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What company does Ryan Blair work for?

Ryan Blair works for Highlight Housing.

What is Ryan Blair's role at Highlight Housing?

Ryan Blair is listed as Managing Director at Highlight Housing.

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AeroLeads has found 1 work email signal at @auxesiahomes.co.uk for Ryan Blair at Highlight Housing.

Where is Ryan Blair based?

Ryan Blair is based in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom while working with Highlight Housing.

What companies has Ryan Blair worked for?

Ryan Blair has worked for Highlight Housing, Auxesia Homes, Custom Build Homes, Savills, and Sotheby'S International Realty.

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What schools did Ryan Blair attend?

Ryan Blair holds Ba Hons, Marketing from University Of Stirling.

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Ryan Blair is listed with skills including Social Media, Customer Relations, Online Marketing, Retail, Leases, Account Management, Valuation, and Sales.

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