Leading housebuilder Miller Homes and Wates Developments have joined forces to form a new housebuilder joint venture which will increase business opportunities for both organisations in Southern England.

Lee Bushell is Regional Managing Director, responsible for overseeing operations across the South of England.
With extensive experience in operational leadership, Lee previously served as Operations Director at Willmott Dixon until 2016, where he played a key role in driving large-scale housing projects and enhancing operational efficiency.

Ed Rees oversees Wates Residential’s operations across South Wales, Bristol, and the South West. With over 20 years of experience in the construction industry, Ed has led the delivery of complex, high-impact housing projects, including the award-winning Cardiff Living partnership with Cardiff Council.

Paul Nicholls brings over 30 years of experience in the construction and development sector and currently serves in a senior leadership role at Wates Residential.

A chartered accountant with over 15 years of construction industry experience – including more than a decade at Wates – Steve has been instrumental in securing external finance and shaping the financial strategies that underpin the business’s residential growth.

As Partnerships Director, Craig has over 20 years’ experience working within the housing development sector.

Kevin joined Wates Strategic Space in September 2024, bringing with him extensive experience from Knight Frank

As Partnerships Director, Craig has over 20 years’ experience working within the housing development sector.

Natalie’s responsibilities centre around ensuring that Wates Residential invests in the right projects and that our customers experience exceptional service from us when they purchase one of our new homes.