Team Tuesday: Meet our Portfolio Manager, James Garrigan

Where did you begin your career?

“I began my career working with Link Asset Services (now BCM Global) as a junior asset manager which gave me a great introduction to the property industry.

I met and dealt with excellent people there from whom I learnt plenty and many I’m still in contact with today.

I then joined LRC Group as an asset manager working on a large portfolio of both commercial and residential properties where I spent 4 years and gained valuable experience of the property industry from both an asset management & property management aspect.”

What is the best career advice you’ve ever been given?

“Always be willing to learn from those around you and aim to surround yourself with great people.

I’ve been lucky in my short career to date to have met some excellent individuals and worked as part of some fantastic teams which has enabled me to develop continuously as an individual and as part of a team.”

What tips would you give to someone starting in your profession?

“Build up a network, always try to help someone when the time arises and always treat everybody you encounter with honesty.

Never get carried away when things may appear to be going well as the property industry will often find a way to bring you back to ground as no two days are the same. ”

What is your greatest professional achievement to date?

“Successfully managing a portfolio of c. 2,000 properties nationwide as part of a small asset management team which included active property management, unlocking value throughout the portfolio through various value-add initiatives and assisting with the acquisition / sale of c. 100 properties within a 3-year period.”

Tell us something people may not know about you

“I’m a fluent Irish speaker having attended both primary and secondary “as Gaeilge”.

It’s a great privilege to be able to speak Irish and it’s great to see the language making a resurgence in recent times.”