01Thought Leadership8 June 2026
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Founder · Lotus Living & Ivaro Ltd
Rajiv
Nehru
Building one of London's largest privately held Build-to-Rent operating platforms. Acquiring, developing and managing high-quality homes for long-term living, across London, Dubai and major European cities.
About
Founder, Lotus Living & Ivaro Ltd
Rajiv Nehru
Rajiv Nehru is a property entrepreneur and principal developer with more than 20 years of experience spanning lettings, property management, contracting, development and asset ownership. As Founder and Group Director of Nehru Holdings, he leads a vertically integrated platform in which Ivaro, the group’s in-house contractor, delivers the schemes that Lotus Living, its residential investment and Build-to-Rent platform, then owns and manages for the long term.
Because the group handles every stage itself - from buying the site and securing planning, through construction, letting and day-to-day management - lenders and agents deal with a single accountable counterparty: one that has bought, funded, built and let its own stock.
If you’re prepared to own something for decades, you make very different decisions from day one. That’s where quality begins.
Platform
Platform, In Numbers
Today
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Career
Career & Track Record
01 · Founded at 19
Lettings & Property Management
Founded his first lettings and property management business in Sudbury at 19, and grew it to over 300 managed properties within four years.
02 · Principal at 25
First Principal Development
Sold the business at 25 to a local competitor and reinvested the proceeds into his first residential development, completed as principal.
03 · £20m+ turnover
Ivaro - Main Contracting
Founded Ivaro, a main contracting business, and grew it into an established enterprise delivering residential schemes with annual turnover above £20 million.
04 · London & beyond
Lotus Living - BTR Platform
Progressed into principal development with an initial site acquisition in outer London, and has since built Lotus Living into one of London's emerging privately held BTR platforms.
01Founded at 19
Lettings & Property Management
Founded his first lettings and property management business in Sudbury at 19, and grew it to over 300 managed properties within four years.
02Principal at 25
First Principal Development
Sold the business at 25 to a local competitor and reinvested the proceeds into his first residential development, completed as principal.
03£20m+ turnover
Ivaro - Main Contracting
Founded Ivaro, a main contracting business, and grew it into an established enterprise delivering residential schemes with annual turnover above £20 million.
04London & beyond
Lotus Living - BTR Platform
Progressed into principal development with an initial site acquisition in outer London, and has since built Lotus Living into one of London's emerging privately held BTR platforms.
Expertise
Expertise & Experience
Full Development Capability
From site acquisition through to long-term asset management, every stage controlled in-house under a single accountable structure.
Site Sourcing & Acquisition
Off-market origination using London planning data, covering BTR, co-living, permitted development and office-to-residential.
Development Finance
Senior debt, stretch senior and bridging facilities structured across a panel of specialist lenders, with a consistent record of repeat borrowing.
Building Safety & Compliance
Higher-risk buildings under the Building Safety Act and Gateway 2 regime, with Ivaro acting as Principal Contractor.
Operational Depth
Having run both a management business and a contractor, Rajiv understands cost, programme and risk first-hand.
Lettings & Asset Management
Long-term residential management with no outsourcing - resident experience and renewals controlled directly in-house.
“We build every home as though we will manage it for a generation.
Because we will.”
Foundation
Lotus Living Foundation
Lotus Living reinvests a portion of the commercial return from every completed scheme into community initiatives across the boroughs where it operates. The Foundation supports local housing charities, youth employment programmes and urban greening projects - a commitment to the neighbourhoods we build in, and a reflection of the belief that long-term ownership carries long-term responsibility.
Philosophy
We don't develop real estate. We own the entire ecosystem behind it.
One founder. One roof. Every stage of the process, controlled in-house.
We don't outsource accountability. We build it into the business.
We build what we intend to own for generations, not what we intend to sell.
How We Work
The Integrated Model
Six stages, all owned in-house. Each reinforces the next. The asset compounds with every cycle.
01We Acquire
Sourced before the market sees it.
We Acquire
Direct landowner access means we see sites months before formal listing.
02We Consent
Planning secured before a brick is laid.
We Consent
In-house planning expertise unlocks value others cannot navigate.
03We Build
To the standard we intend to operate.
We Build
Ivaro builds to the specification Lotus Living will manage for decades.
04We Operate
Every home managed directly. In-house.
We Operate
No managing agents. Resident experience controlled in-house.
05We Serve
Better experience through accountability.
We Serve
Maintenance and renewals handled by people with skin in the game.
06We Maintain
The asset compounds, enabling the next.
We Maintain
Operational income funds the next acquisition. No outside capital.
Portfolio
A Curated Selection.
Bellerive House
Canary Wharf, London·59 Homes
A collection of thoughtfully designed homes, creating a modern residential setting defined by quality, convenience and long-term stewardship.
Rivington Court
Harlesden, London·16 Homes
A thoughtfully restored collection of homes designed for modern city living, balancing quality, longevity and everyday convenience.
Victoria Square
St Albans·29 Homes
A landmark residential destination in St Albans, combining elegant homes with vibrant public spaces and long-term stewardship.
Eaton Court
Reading·67 Homes
Thoughtfully designed homes in Reading, offering exceptional connectivity and a lifestyle shaped by comfort, convenience and long-term quality.
Drake House
Rickmansworth·57 Homes
Modern rental homes created to deliver exceptional living standards in one of Hertfordshire's most connected locations.
The Bays
Harlow·116 Homes
A large-scale residential community delivering thoughtfully designed rental homes with a focus on quality, comfort and long-term management.
Elgar House
Streatham, London·60 Homes
Modern city living in Streatham, where contemporary homes meet a vibrant neighbourhood rich in culture, connectivity and local character.
Ashleigh Court
Rickmansworth·8 Homes
A boutique collection of carefully designed homes offering privacy, quality craftsmanship and a strong sense of place.
Raffles House
Hendon, London·22 Homes
Well-connected homes created for modern living, combining practicality with high-quality residential design.
Beechwood Grove
Acton, London·14 Homes
A refined residential development bringing thoughtfully designed homes to one of West London's most established neighbourhoods.
Maddison Court
Hemel Hempstead·28 Homes
Contemporary homes designed for everyday living, offering excellent connectivity and enduring build quality.
Clarence Court
St Albans·35 Homes
A carefully curated collection of homes designed around comfort, convenience and long-term resident experience.
Vivian Court
Hemel Hempstead·18 Homes
A modern residential development delivering thoughtfully designed homes with a focus on quality and long-term stewardship.
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