Grace is the Founder of Ballantyne Group, a property development consultancy working with landowners and fellow property developers.

Previously, Grace was Head of Acquisitions at a property development and investment business with a pipeline of projects worth over £250m. Her focus was on site acquisitions and deal structuring, having previously set up the operational functions of the business. Grace now provides development consultancy and advice to the business through her company, Ballantyne Group.

Grace has a corporate background in marketing and has consulted for several businesses in the property sector including senior lenders, crowdfunding platforms and co-working spaces. Having worked closely with the founding team at a development finance fund she has invaluable insight of assessing development deals from a lender’s perspective. Furthermore, Grace has raised private finance for development projects and is experienced in working with investors and equity partners, including with real estate focused family offices.