"Think of the economic development and job creation potential if more land was opened, and if less red tape tied up the acreage that is leased, " said Mulva.
That is how the trio founded Tresalia ("tres aliadas" or three allies) and started investing in sectors with high growth potential such as technology infrastructure, telecommunications, real estate development and land reserves.
"Our development has the potential to kickstart regeneration in one of the most deprived boroughs in London, where land values are poor and yet no regeneration monies are available to it, " added Levy.