Developing spaces our clients need

What we do

We focus on regenerating old buildings into modern, desirable spaces that our clients need. We target small to mid-size conversions where we can improve the environment through great design and eco/tech-friendly solutions.   We typically work on projects that have permitted development rights, which expedites the process and reduces planning risk.

Current and past projects

Over the past 20 years, we’ve worked on a broad range of projects – from small refurbishments and HMO conversions to large scale developments for institutions and corporates.  Some examples are listed below:

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Next projects

We’re always interested in finding new projects and are happy to reward anyone who helps us secure a deal.

Feel free to get in touch if you have an industrial or commercial opportunity (up to 5000 sq ft or 500 sq m), and we’ll get back to yo 

About us

Chris and Jack have known each other for a long time, having both studied engineering in Cape Town, South Africa. Their decision to start Next Spaces Developments was driven by a mutual interest in collaborating on property-based projects.

Jack has spent 30 years managing a range of civil engineering projects across Europe and South Africa, from industrial to commercial.  He’s also run a small property portfolio himself and provided local developers with adhoc engineering consultancy.   

Chris has had a long career in IT project management and analysis, while building a portfolio with refurbishments, BTLs and HMOs.  Property development allows him to combine his engineering and technology background to transform and regenerate older buildings.

Next Spaces Developments brings together these complementary skillsets to build a quality offering for a clearly defined target market.   With a strong team and highly systematised approach, we look forward to working with partners and investors to deliver a robust pipeline over the next ten years

Chris Santilhano
Jack McGhie

Common Questions

We specialise is taking old buildings, brownfield or unused land and turning it into a great place to live or work.   Our primary focus is commercial conversions into residential, as we believe the way we all live and work has permanently changed since the Covid pandemic.  Less time wasted commuting, more time working remotely and enjoying local life.    

We’re based in Hampshire on the South Coast, so that’s our focus –  anywhere from Portsmouth to Guildford to Farnborough to Newbury to Bournemouth to Southampton.

Yes, we work with a small panel of selected private investors. If you’re interested in finding out more, please get in touch by email at hello@Nexthomes.co.uk

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