Planning
Sloane Estates
About Sloane Estates
See also Sloane Estates commitment to sustainability
Sloane Estates is a local, independent company based in Exeter, covering the South West, with associates around the UK. We are property experts with over 30 years experience in property investment including conversion, refurbishment, new builds, planning gain and development.
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We have completed numerous successful Joint Venture projects by both providing funds and working with investors. We provide solutions through strategic planning and investment to maximise value in property and land.
Specialising in:
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· Property Investment
· Refurbishment
· Conversion
· New Builds
· Planning Gain
· Development Solutions
· Funding Solutions
· Joint Ventures​
Bernie Sloane
About Bernie
Bernie Sloane MD of Sloane Estates. Bernie started his career as a telecoms & datacoms engineer for BT. After which he ran several businesses including an antique shop, a marketing business and a music and video mail order company (run as a PLC).
Through this time property was always a hobby but became his full-time career more than 20 years ago in 2000, initially concentrating on residential refurbishment projects and building a rental portfolio. This has developed over the years to include a specialist knowledge in planning gain and development.
From a more personal perspective Bernie has lived in Devon for more than 30 years and loves being outdoors with his family and 2 dogs. In his spare time he enjoys music and is a keen Archer. He also considers his hobbies to include property! He has a particular Interest in Vedic architecture, also known as Vastu (an ancient principle of Ayurvedic architecture). He has helped co organise the first international Vedic architecture conference (in October 2018). He is a long-term meditator (TM Siddha) and a Reiki Master.
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Community activities have included being on Exeter City Council’s summer festival committee, being on the initial steering group of the Exeter Cultural Partnership, organising the Exeter Respect Festival for 7 years and being a director of the local community radio station Phonic FM. He is also an avid TEDx attendee.
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