Once Was Co.

Once Was Co. is a strategic property development advisory business that brings tier-one development thinking to complex, constrained and under optimised opportunities. Working alongside private, institutional and government clients, Once Was Co. tests commercial logic, clarifies development potential and aligns planning, stakeholder and delivery considerations. This commercially grounded approach gives clients the clarity and confidence to make informed decisions before significant commitments are made, while establishing credible pathways from opportunity through to implementation. The business is led by Faten Sadik, who brings more than 20 years of institutional property development and leadership experience.