API Global secure and package market leading property investment solutions for our global partners and end clients looking for exposure to one the most stable, secure, and popular asset classes in the world - UK Real Estate. API Global was founded by market professional, Michael Leighton who has over 20 years’ experience in structuring, marketing, and distributing real estate products both in the
UK and overseas. As a fully accredited MRICS (Member Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) professional, Michael has held senior roles with major corporate real estate companies such as CB Richard Ellis (UK & Dubai) and DTZ (Hong Kong). As the residential asset class in the UK is unregulated, Michael took this opportunity to take a sidestep from commercial property, and establish API Global, focussing on residential investment, with a professional approach and a regulated mindset. API Global manages an in-house global distribution platform for product providers and real estate developers, acting as a conduit to access hard-to-reach international markets. Since our Inception in 2013, API has grown from a single office in Dubai, to a truly global operation, comprising 6 strategically located offices, with over 30 in-house staff. With sales surpassing £1B, our growth journey has been rapid and exciting, resulting in strong relationships being established with some of the best developers in the market.