Shojin partners with Alta to expand investor base in Asia

UK property investment platform Shojin has partnered with Asian digital securities exchange Alta to expand its offering to a wider investor base.

Thanks to the partnership, investors in South East Asia will be able to access returns from the UK real estate market via Shojin.

Shojin started life as a property developer but subsequently pivoted to support other developers needing junior funding. It has raised over £65m for projects with a combined gross development value exceeding £615m.

Recent data from CBRE and Savills, cited by Alta, showed Asian buyers have already been showing a keen interest in acquiring commercial properties in London over the past year.

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In 2023, Singaporean buyers were found to have accounted for acquisitions in the capital worth a total of £1.1bn (S$1.87bn), with Japanese investors following close behind at £900m.

“This collaboration enhances our mission to make high-quality real estate investments more accessible to a global investor base,” said Shojin head of digital Igor Gorbatsevich.

Alta head of private capital markets Muzahir Degani added: “The UK remains a top choice for real estate investors worldwide, and this collaboration will enable our investors to tap into unique high-yielding opportunities and diversify their portfolios with confidence.”

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Alta also recently announced a partnership with Australian real estate group Ray White Capital, aiming to expand access to Australian real estate private credit.

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