Single-family build-to-rent homes operator Ascend has recruited Daniel Mendez from Dandara Living as the company’s new associate director of property.
At Dandara Living, Mendez was national head of facilities and estates and managed a national multifamily, co-living and student portfolio.
In his new role, he will oversee facilities and estate management across Ascend’s portfolio of more than 10,000 single-family rental, multifamily and buy-to-let homes. He will also be responsible for overseeing and expanding Ascend’s in-house property services company across the UK.
Paul Borrmann, managing director of Ascend, said: “Effective facilities and estate management is central to the performance of any property portfolio, and Daniel’s arrival will further strengthen our capabilities in this area, enhancing both investor returns and resident experience.
“He brings considerable experience with multifamily assets, expertise that will underpin our further expansion into the multifamily BTR sector, allowing us to deliver a ‘full portfolio’ service to investors, driving greater efficiencies and improved returns across the living sectors. Having worked with Daniel at Dandara Living, I know first-hand the value he brings to Ascend, and to our current and future investors.”