Williams Corporation
Developer based in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch
About Williams Corporation
Residential property developer with wholesale lending funds backed by completed homes
Location
Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch
FSP Registration
FSP1000326
Established
2011
14 years track record
Funds Managed (1)
Investment Opportunities(3)
Williams Corporation Capital
OpenFirst or second mortgage lending secured by material property securities and guarantees
Williams Corporation First Mortgage Investments
OpenFirst mortgage securities only with material guarantees
Williams Corporation Completed Homes LP
OpenFirst mortgage securities against completed homes only - lower risk than development
Key People (3)
Matthew Horncastle
Managing Director
Leadership
Qualified builder with over a decade of construction industry experience. Oversees land acquisition, development design, resource consents, development sales, marketing, and finance.
10 years of experience
Qualifications:
- Qualified Builder
Blair Chappell
Managing Director
Leadership
Business analyst with seven years in construction industry. Responsible for product and contractor procurement, pricing, site management, and building consents.
7 years of experience
Qualifications:
- Business Analyst
Kathryn Marshall
General Manager
Leadership
32-year career in construction with Bachelor of Agricultural Science. Oversees company finances, cash flow, systems, processes, controls, legal and technical documents.
32 years of experience
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Agricultural Science
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