Residential and commercial property development crafted with precision, discretion, and a quarter-century of London market expertise.
Boutique Construction and Development Ltd operates at the intersection of design ambition and commercial rigour — delivering residential and commercial schemes that are considered, durable, and market-ready.
Founded in the late 1990s, BCD was built on a straightforward conviction: that smaller development pipelines, properly resourced and personally directed, consistently outperform volume-driven models on quality, margin, and reputation.
Operating across London and select regional markets, the company has accumulated a diverse portfolio spanning boutique residential conversions, mixed-use schemes, and bespoke hospitality fit-outs. Every project carries the director's direct involvement from acquisition through to handover.
BCD's approach is relationship-first. We work with architects, contractors, and professional advisers who share our standards — and we approach each site as if we were developing it for ourselves.
Deliberate project selection means genuine director-level attention on every scheme.
Director-level LLB qualification underpins disciplined contract, planning, and acquisition work.
25+ years of direct London market experience across residential and commercial sectors.
Fluency in both residential development and hospitality fit-outs creates cross-sector insight.
Tony McKinlay brings an unusual combination of legal rigour and hands-on development experience to every project he leads. After graduating with an LLB (Hons) from the University of Birmingham in 1990, he moved into property — recognising that the most commercially sophisticated developers were those who understood contracts, planning law, and title as deeply as they understood bricks and margins.
Since 1997, Tony has delivered residential schemes across London — from individual conversions to multi-unit developments — and built a parallel track record in the hospitality sector through Towercrest Enterprises, where he has sourced, negotiated, and fitted out restaurant and bar venues in London and Birmingham.
His directorship of Bulsara Property Ltd extends this portfolio to a further strand of London residential assets. Across all three vehicles, the hallmark is the same: careful site selection, realistic underwriting, and construction quality that protects end value.
Tony leads BCD as a practitioner, not a passive director. He is present on site, engaged with the design process, and accountable for delivery.
A selective portfolio of London residential schemes, ranging from conversions to ground-up and refurbishment-led development.
Residential development in one of London's established neighbourhoods. A scheme focused on quality of finish and considered spatial planning.
Residential development delivering well-specified homes with a strong emphasis on layout efficiency and resale value.
A residential development noted for its design discipline — strong kerb appeal and a coherent internal specification throughout.
A residential development conceived under the Tailored House concept — each design decision made with the occupant's experience as the benchmark.
Bespoke ResidentialResidential development in Shoreditch, navigating the area's distinct character and planning context to deliver a scheme with genuine market appeal.
Comprehensive refurbishment, loft conversion, and rear and side extensions to a detached property in Dulwich. Currently in progress — see Current Project section.
In Progress 2024–25Through Towercrest Enterprises and BCD's commercial arm, Tony McKinlay has negotiated, fitted out, and operated a series of hospitality venues in London and Birmingham — demonstrating the full-cycle skills of site identification, lease negotiation, design, and operational setup.
A 1,700 sq ft conversion of a former gymnasium into a fully operational bar and restaurant. A technically demanding fit-out given the structural constraints of the original building.
1,700 sq ft · ConversionA 3,000 sq ft venue secured via a Network Rail meanwhile lease — demonstrating the ability to negotiate complex landlord structures and deliver to tight commercial timescales.
3,000 sq ft · Network Rail LeaseA 2,500 sq ft French bistro in Birmingham — a full concept-to-completion hospitality project, from interior design through to trading. A deliberate, character-driven brief executed with precision.
2,500 sq ft · Full ConceptA dual-use scheme combining a 1,200 sq ft café operation with an HMO conversion on the same site — illustrating BCD's ability to layer commercial and residential uses for optimised returns.
1,200 sq ft Café + HMOBCD's current active project is a comprehensive residential refurbishment in Dulwich, South London — a scheme that reflects the company's meticulous approach to existing stock and its ability to add substantial value through considered design and quality construction.
The project involves the full refurbishment of a detached property, alongside significant structural and extension works that materially increase the footprint and liveability of the home.
BCD operates on a selective, relationship-driven basis. If you are exploring a potential site, professional collaboration, or a project enquiry, we welcome direct contact.
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London-based · Active since 1997