At PeopleDem property we believe in celebrating our community by spotlighting black excellence in property. Today we are celebrating Kayode Ogunbanjo.
Kayode is the Vice President of Investor Relations at Trinity Assets. He holds an MBA from Aston University and a certification in Private Equity from Imperial College London. Trinity Assets specialises in creating assets, profits and income for its clients through property development. Based in Birmingham, West Midlands, UK, the company sources, structures, finances, develops and manages real estate projects across the region. It has established joint venture agreements with equity partners, whose funds are ring-fenced within their own special purpose vehicles. As an award-winning residential developer, Trinity Assets has undertaken commercial and residential projects with a combined Gross Development Value (GDV) of over £30 million. Drawing on the wealth of experience of its directors, partners and consultants, the company strives to consistently deliver successful returns to its diverse network of institutional investors and joint venture partners. Its primary focus is acquiring and developing multi-unit projects across the West Midlands while delivering high-quality schemes.
Kayode was born in Birmingham and initially studied Computers, Networking and Communication Technology at Coventry University. After completing his studies, he worked in several roles, primarily as a consultant. His experience included working as an IT Support Technician at Aston University and as a Business Analyst contractor for AQA. During his time at AQA, he worked on the CRM Replacement Project, implementing an out-of-the-box Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 solution for an education charity. His responsibilities included conducting interviews and workshops to gather requirements from stakeholders and mapping the existing and proposed business processes across several business units before the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics. He was also responsible for all aspects of testing the first phase of the CRM project, including writing test series, test cases and test scenarios, carrying out integration testing, collating feedback, documenting bugs and overseeing and managing the user acceptance testing (UAT) phase. In addition, he was responsible for making recommendations to the Project Board, through the Project Manager, on whether the application was ready to go live. His final role before moving away from consultancy was as a Business Analyst at Deutsche Bank.
Over time, Kayode grew tired of consultancy work and decided to pursue a career in property development. He recognised a gap in the market, realising that young professionals were an underserved segment of the housing market. Believing he was well positioned to address this need, he began developing co-living and build-to-rent schemes. His first project consisted of houses in multiple occupation, comprising 20 rooms across three properties. From this initial venture, he gradually scaled his business.
Kayode's primary focus is finance and capital structure. He recognised the importance of understanding how to raise money effectively in the UK, structure deals appropriately and deploy capital efficiently. Developing this understanding became a key part of his journey as a property developer and investor. During a podcast, he shared the experience of securing one of his first investors and explained how an unexpected meeting helped shape his approach to raising capital.
"It's not easy raising money and I realise. At the time I was raising money in the UK. My background was obviously consultancy, I knew many consultants in London and across the country. Really good people, they have a lot of liquidity but the money I was raising wasn't significant enough. I went to a property meetup, and I came across two investors from Singapore, and they were looking to scale. They were sat on so much money and wanted to deploy capital in the UK. They had heard about Birmingham and came across the 2031 plan for the region at the time, it’s now the 2040 plan. And they realised that they wanted to have a presence in the West Midlands. So they came to this property network, where I bumped into them and initial I didn't want to talk to him, because he didn’t look like your typical investor but we got talking and I said to him what are you looking for? He was just trying to connect with people in the West Midlands. I then took him down to a few HMOs I had been looking at, and he liked what he saw and he said I've got £200,000 and the rest was history. Looking back at that time he wanted to work with me on a small project to see how I worked and get to know me a bit more because his plan was to invest in the region of 7 or 8 figures within the UK."
This experience taught Kayode an important lesson about the value of building trust through delivering results. He realised that establishing value and demonstrating the ability to deliver on promises are essential to building strong investor relationships. Once that trust is established, it becomes possible to grow and scale a business further.
Today, Trinity Assets has established itself as a prominent developer and investment partner across the West Midlands and Warwickshire. The company focuses primarily on the residential property market, looking beyond the surface to identify untapped potential and uncover promising property investment opportunities. It transforms the built environment through its expertise in converting commercial buildings, including offices and retail spaces, into residential properties. Trinity Assets also acquires residential properties and adds significant value by refurbishing them into co-living spaces for professional tenants in Birmingham. Its experienced team and in-depth knowledge of the property market have helped establish its reputation for effective project execution.
Trinity Assets offers a comprehensive, one-stop solution for property investors. Beyond providing investment opportunities, the company manages the entire process, from sourcing properties to resale, lettings, decorating and portfolio building. It typically focuses on emerging locations across the West Midlands and Warwickshire, with assets in high-growth areas such as central Birmingham and Coventry. Its bespoke property investment services are designed to meet individual client needs and maximise returns on investment.
Through its portfolio-building services, Trinity Assets enables investors to enter the property market without having to dedicate their own time and effort to managing their investments. The company can build and manage portfolios tailored to individual requirements. Its recognised expertise and extensive property market knowledge have also earned it a strong reputation, attracting investors and partners from both the UK and overseas.
Trinity Developments is a property development and investment company focused on the residential sector across cities in the West Midlands and Warwickshire, including Birmingham, Coventry, West Bromwich and Leamington Spa. With more than 20 years of experience and strong links to overseas markets, the company has developed funding and exit relationships that have enabled it to build a varied portfolio of property projects and investment assets for the Trinity property group, as well as its retail and institutional clients.
The Trinity senior management team brings significant previous experience in acquiring and developing property projects for both the company and its clients. Trinity continuously seeks to collaborate with funding partners, both in the UK and abroad, to maximise returns on its projects by leveraging its combined expertise and capabilities. Whether investors are looking to make bulk property purchases or participate as partners in upcoming projects, the company offers opportunities to work directly with developers, potentially providing greater returns on investment.
Trinity Assets continues to provide a comprehensive service to its clients, managing every stage of the property investment process, from sourcing to resale, lettings, decorating and portfolio building. By focusing on emerging markets across the West Midlands and Warwickshire, particularly high-growth locations such as central Birmingham and Coventry, the company aims to deliver tailored investment opportunities that maximise returns. Its portfolio-building services are designed for investors who want to benefit from property ownership without the demands of day-to-day management, while its established international relationships continue to attract investors and partners from across the globe.
For investors seeking to hold assets over the medium to long term, Trinity provides appropriate corporate structures and investment management portfolios, supported by bespoke reporting packages tailored to individual requirements. Through its long-term investment activities, Trinity owns and manages the long-term investment assets of AS Property Solution. These assets include freehold properties, residential investments and developments, and commercial investments and developments.
Trinity City Living provides luxury serviced apartment accommodation in city centres across the UK. Catering to both business and leisure travellers, the company offers accommodation for short and long-term stays, with flexible packages and an extensive range of additional benefits included as standard.
Trinity's aim is to lead the market in these areas by delivering outstanding customer service. Its new offices in Birmingham reflect its determination to stand apart through a distinctive approach to renting and selling properties. The company's philosophy is built on hard work, unparalleled knowledge and a genuine passion for Birmingham and the wider region.
It has been a pleasure to share Kayode's story. His journey is truly an inspiration to young Black boys, demonstrating how recognising opportunities, developing expertise and building meaningful relationships can help turn ambition into achievement. Through his work in property development, Kayode is helping shape the West Midlands and create homes for an underserved community. We look forward to seeing how he continues to grow, make an impact and inspire others along the way.
