Client Case Study SN-002 · Real Estate
Liason Group: Governance For A Property Group Planning Ahead
A look at how IFFB has partnered with Liason Group on governance and succession, so a property and land group can grow its portfolio with clear ownership and a plan for what comes next.
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About the engagement
Liason Group is one of the property and land holdings IFFB works with on governance and succession. As a property portfolio grows, so do the questions around it: who owns which assets, who decides on acquisitions and disposals, and how the family or ownership group stays aligned. Our work with Liason gives the group a clear structure for answering them, so growth strengthens the portfolio instead of straining the relationships behind it.
A growing portfolio needs governance that grows with it
Each new property adds value and complexity. Roles and understandings that worked for a small portfolio get stretched as it grows, and disagreements about direction become harder to settle. Putting structure in place early keeps the group focused on the portfolio.
Clear ownership
A written, agreed picture of who owns what across the group.
Decision rights
Who decides on acquisitions, development and disposals, written down and agreed.
Succession planned in advance
A deliberate path for passing leadership and ownership to the next generation.
How we work with property-owning families
The same four-stage engagement model we use across every family business, calibrated for land, title and generational transfer.
01
Diagnostic
A title and ownership audit of every property in the portfolio.
02
Blueprint
A trust or holding structure designed around how the family actually wants to pass property on.
03
Calibration
Family council and policy sessions to agree the structure before it is needed.
04
Handover
Implementation support through the actual transfer of title and management.
“Our engagement with the Institute for Family Business (IFFB) has highlighted the critical role that strong leadership, effective governance, and strategic planning play in building sustainable businesses. IFFB brings valuable expertise in helping family enterprises navigate growth, strengthen organisational structures, and prepare for successful transitions across generations. We appreciate their practical insights and commitment to supporting businesses in building resilient organisations and lasting legacies.”
— Liason Group Leadership
— Name, Title, Liason Group
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