Silkstone Property

Creative & Sustainable Development  

About

Neil McDougall MRICS and David Nairn have a long history within the commercial property sector and experience in successfully delivering a range of diverse projects. Silkstone Property has been formed to combine their individual skillsets in the delivery of creative and profitable investment and development solutions.

Developing Property and Partnerships

Silkstone Property provides a platform where our ability and expertise in Commercial Property Development , Portfolio Management and  Investment can be applied either as principal, partner or  for clients requiring transactional support,  site assessment, planning  and funding. We have an overarching  focus on sustainability and meeting  the highest environmental, social and governance standards.   

Silkstone Property are delighted to be working with Dundee 1881 in the design, planning and development, of a new best-in-class mixed-use development at the former KeillerCentre, Dundee. On the site of the famous James Keiller marmalade and confectionary factory, the new “Keiller Quarter” will provide exciting new public realm, commercial space and student accommodation in a prime city centre location which is perfectly placed  for both Abertay and Dundee Universities and the proposed new site for Dundee & Angus College. We  have now initiated the  Major Planning Application process for this exciting proposal to augment the strategic aims of Dundee City Council

What we do


We aim to offer a comprehensive development management service to development partners and clients on an advisory basis. Structures can be flexible, our aim being to work as a team to provide leadership and to optimise project performance

With combined experience in a variety of property sectors and services, both as clients and advisors, our current target sectors include residential, student housing, hospitality and retail with the capability of providing the following services

  • Property and land acquisition.

  • Development feasibility and option studies.

  • Financial modelling, appraisals and cash flows.

  • Design control and analysis.

  • Planning oversight, strategy, applications, public consultations.

  • Selection and Appointment of full Design Team.

  • Joint venture and funding agreements

  • Project Leadership and Management throughout project from conception to completion.

  • Cost analysis and control.

  • Team leadership at design during the development process

  • Transactional services - Sales and lettings

  • Urban regeneration and rehabilitation of Listed Buildings.

  • Sustainable development and Renewable Energy Advisory.

Make Contact

Neil McDougall Neil@silkstoneproperty.com

Mobile: +44(0)7767 886636

David Nairn David@silkstoneproperty.com

Mobile: +44(0)7774 218519

From the initial concept to the final construction, we are prepared to apply our skills to deliver solutions. We guarantee a client-focused approach that nurtures ideas, alleviates worries, and delivers quality projects.