Matthew
Hayes is a Partner specialising in development and valuation

With over 10 years’ experience in the development sector, Matthew advises a range of public, private and third sector clients on development viability, development land valuation, property market analysis, delivery structures and development partner procurement.

With a particular focus on public-private partnerships, Matthew utilises his expertise to help clients maximise the return from their assets in the form of value, profit or regeneration outcomes. Matthew’s experience covers a breadth of sectors, including residential, retail, leisure, offices and alternatives, and in a range of contexts, from estate regeneration to town centres. As of April 2025, Matthew was promoted from Associate to Partner within the firm.

Key Skills

• Development viability appraisal and delivery models
• Public and private partnerships
• OJEU-compliant developer/investor partner procurement
• Estate regeneration
• Development feasibility and consultancy

Client 

• Watford Borough Council
• Peabody
• Mole Valley District Council
• Wealden District Council
• Dolphin Living
• West Sussex County Council