About Kooky
Find out what makes us tick
How do we build the UK's No.1 BTR brand?
Kooky is actively seeking to purchase developments from housebuilders and developers either during or after construction, and looking to make the whole process quicker and easier. It’s our mission to challenge and change anything that slows or stalls the development process. At Kooky we’re empowered by questioning the status quo and removing friction wherever we can.
- What if developers and house-builders could ensure they have no sales or marketing costs and a guaranteed exit strategy ?
- What if all offers were made with full board approval and were not subject to RICS Red Book valuation?
- What if a buyer could exchange contracts within one month?
- We believe this kind of Kooky thinking is the key to better and simpler brand building.
As part of Delph Property Group, who have 70+ years’ in the residential market and have purchased 1500+ units since 2013, we have £500m to invest by 2023. So, if you’re a developer or house-builder with a proven track record and a project of between 30 and 150 units that we can buy during or after construction, we should talk.
Kooky Team
Paul Crocker
Paul had been working in the property industry since 1978. Throughout his career he has been primarily involved in building and running the group’s investment portfolio, originally with the acquisition of blocks where flats were let to regulated tenants. Paul enjoys keeping fit, watching Arsenal and skiing when his wife and four children allow it!
Kooky Fact: He played football with Pele when he was 7.
Howard Crocker
Howard joined Delph Group Property in 1980. His initial focus was mostly on developing in London, including conversions of warehouses, schools and office buildings. Howard is now responsible for new development acquisitions. Howard is married with four children and and
has a large psychedelic rock music collection.
Kooky Fact: He plays great punk rock guitar.
Nicholas Belkin
Nick joined the Delph team in 2005 and has been involved in the property sector all his working life. Heading up the Acquisitions team, he has extensive knowledge of many cities across the UK and is always looking for the next exciting opportunity. He also oversees the due diligence and offer process. Away from the office Nick is a keen Sunday morning sportsman and family man.
Kooky Fact: He has played football at both the old & new Wembley
Robert Haynes
Robert joined the acquisitions team at Delph in the summer of 2014. After graduating from Oxford Brookes University in 2010, Rob has gained nine years of valuable experience in property and has worked in the industry ever since. An enthusiastic sports fan, Rob enjoys keeping fit, playing for his local hockey team and taking as many golf and ski trips as possible.
Kooky Fact: I once hit the winning runs at the Oval cricket ground
Richard Forman
Richard has been working within the property industry for over 30 years and has been at Delph Property Group since 1996. He oversees all sales and marketing activity for the business. He also works closely with the acquisitions team pricing new schemes and is responsible for ensuring the locations, layouts and specification are suitable for our needs.
Kooky Fact: wears full lederhosen outfit for a few days at Oktoberfest every year.
Rebecca Elms
Rebecca has a valuable 22 years’ experience in the property industry and joined Delph Property Group in 2007. She oversees the Portfolio Lettings across London and the UK, and the Portfolio Sales in London.
Kooky Fact: Rebecca was once a competing gymnast
Paul Neto
Since 1986 Paul has been involved in the construction and property industry with experience gained as consultant, contractor and developer. Leading the construction team, Paul oversees the successful delivery of our properties working with our development partners to ensure the quality product is achieved in a timely manner.
Kooky Fact: He performed on stage with the band Kid Creole & the Coconuts.
James Caswell
James joined Delph Property Group earlier this year as our General Counsel. He is an experienced lawyer who practiced for a couple of well-established law firms before moving in-house. Away from the office, James is a keen sportsman with a passion for books and Spanish culture.
Kooky Fact: James is a keen meditator and tries to spend at least one hour every day in some form of meditative discipline.
Ian Jones
Originally from South Africa, Ian is responsible for the smooth running of the finance department throughout Delph Property Group. He has over 15 years of experience in the accounting sector both here in the UK and abroad. A fitness enthusiast, Ian is a keen gym goer, golfer and long-distance runner.
Kooky Fact: He played 18 holes of golf with the great cricketing legend Brian Lara when he was 16 (the one time I was given a free pass to bunk school).
Delph Property Group is a residential investment company with a difference.
Founded in 1948 by DJ Crocker, Delph is a family business run by brothers Paul and Howard. Since it was founded, Delph has been solely focused on residential property either through investing or developing, giving us unparalleled experience that sets us apart.
Delph has over 70 years experience in the residential property sector.
- 70+ years’ in the residential market
- 1500+ units purchased since 2013
- £500m to invest by 2023
- Residential sector experts
Kooky Benefits
ALL SALES DE-RISKED
Focus on construction knowing that you have sold every unit.
QUICK, SIMPLE LEGAL PROCESS
We can exchange contracts in just one month.
EASIER ACCESS TO BETTER FUNDING
A guaranteed buyer for your development means better lending terms.
SMALL TEAM, QUICK DECISIONS
With immediate access to the board, we can make important decisions quickly.
IMMEDIATE OFFERS
Our board-approved offers are not subject to RICS valuations.
ELIMINATE SALES AND MARKETING COSTS
Once a deal is signed with us, all your sales and marketing costs go out the window.