Business Details
Expert Property Development Solutions
Wilky Group is a privately-owned, multigenerational property company with a 70-year track record of delivering over 80 commercial, retail, and industrial projects valued between 2m and 200m. Our expertise lies in creating sustainable developments that generate long-term social and economic value through strategic partnerships with public and private sector organisations. We specialise in complex regeneration schemes, leveraging local knowledge to unlock potential in locations such as Gatwick Green, where we are developing a state-of-the-art logistics hub.Our team combines decades of experience in property innovation, with a focus on the South East of England. We maintain a reputation for excellence through our ability to assemble and manage specialist teams, ensuring successful outcomes for projects ranging from healthcare centres to business parks. Our commitment to sustainable practices is exemplified by Gatwick Green's Net Zero emissions target by 2050. With offices in Surrey and Hampshire, we continue to build upon our legacy of transforming communities through high-quality property solutions.
Services
Property Development
Investment Management
Workspace Solutions
Logistics Hubs
Healthcare Facilities
Highlights and features
- We have a 70-year track record of delivering over 80 successful property developments
- Our team combines public sector collaboration with private sector efficiency
- We specialise in complex regeneration projects with sustainable outcomes
- Our portfolio includes the UK's largest primary healthcare centre development
- We maintain long-term relationships with public and private sector partners
Services
Property Development
Wilky Group specialises in comprehensive property development projects across commercial, industrial, and healthcare sectors. Our expertise includes site acquisition, planning permissions, and construction management. We deliver sustainable developments that create long-term economic and social value through strategic partnerships with public and private sector organisations.
Investment Management
We manage a diverse property portfolio valued at over 500m, focusing on long-term value creation. Our investment strategy involves securing sites with development potential, implementing strategic improvements, and optimising asset performance through proactive management and timely exits.
Workspace Solutions
Our workspace division provides premium office environments in historic buildings across Surrey and Hampshire. These fully refurbished properties offer modern amenities including high-speed connectivity, meeting facilities, and flexible leasing options tailored to meet the needs of contemporary businesses.
Logistics Hubs
Gatwick Green represents our flagship logistics hub development, designed to meet future supply chain demands. This state-of-the-art facility incorporates sustainable design principles, advanced infrastructure, and strategic location advantages to support efficient distribution operations in the South East region.
Healthcare Facilities
We have pioneered innovative healthcare infrastructure projects, including the UK's largest primary healthcare centre in Aldershot. Our developments integrate NHS and MoD requirements, providing comprehensive medical services through purpose-built facilities that combine clinical functionality with patient-focused design.
People
Malcolm Young
Chairman and Chief Executive
With over 50 years in commercial property, Malcolm leads Wilky Group's strategy. A RICS Fellow, he has extensive experience in development and investment, previously heading McArthur Glen's UK operations and serving on regional enterprise boards.
Sally Fish
Development Director
A chartered surveyor with 30+ years' experience, Sally specialises in commercial property development. She joined Wilky in 2016 after senior roles at PIH and Palace Capital, bringing expertise in asset management and strategic development projects.
Laura Caudery
Director
Laura oversees marketing and communications across Wilky's businesses. With a background in luxury brands and award-winning event management, she brings innovative approaches to property branding and stakeholder engagement across the group's developments.
Julian Munday
Finance Director
Appointed Finance Director in 1997, Julian has over 35 years' experience with Wilky Group. A qualified accountant, he manages financial strategy and pension scheme governance, having joined the company as an accounts trainee in 1980.
Sandra Young
Director
Sandra leads design and branding for Wilky's heritage buildings. With a marketing background since the 1980s, she previously managed the group's business centres division and has extensive experience in property marketing and communications strategy.
Questions
What types of property developments does Wilky Group specialise in?
We focus on commercial, industrial, and healthcare developments including logistics hubs, business parks, office spaces, and medical facilities across the South East of England.
How long has Wilky Group been in business?
Our property development activities began in the post-war period, with continuous operations since the 1940s, establishing a 70-year track record of successful projects.
What makes Wilky Group's workspace solutions unique?
We offer premium office spaces in historic buildings with modern amenities, combining heritage architecture with contemporary business requirements across Surrey and Hampshire locations.
What sustainability initiatives does Wilky Group implement?
Our Gatwick Green development targets Net Zero emissions by 2050, incorporating sustainable design principles across all projects to support environmental responsibility and long-term community benefits.
Does Wilky Group work with public sector partners?
Yes, we specialise in public-private partnerships, having completed numerous projects with NHS, MoD, and local authorities through collaborative development approaches.
