GJS Dillon was appointed to provide a complete solution for EPL’s property needs. Our role encompassed pre-acquisition advice, full-scale property management, tenant relations, lease event management, and building consultancy services.

In June 2015, Maximus, a privately owned Worcester-based development and investment company, appointed GJS Dillon to property asset manage the 42,000 sq ft Wildwood Triangle office park. The site comprised five self-contained, modern office buildings near County Hall, Worcester, developed in 2005/06.

This article outlines ten essential tips for selecting an excellent commercial property management company, helping landlords protect their investments while saving time and reducing risk. It explains the difference between basic property management services—such as rent collection, maintenance coordination, inspections, and dilapidations—and a proactive, value-adding management approach.

Key considerations include choosing a local, experienced, and RICS-accredited team, ensuring transparency through clear reporting and real-time communication, and working with a forward-thinking company that understands changing legislation, sustainability requirements, and long-term asset strategy. The article also highlights the benefits of in-house surveying, valuation, and building consultancy expertise, which can deliver cost efficiencies, stronger compliance, and better decision-making.

Ultimately, the right commercial property management company should maximise occupancy, enhance asset value, and give landlords confidence and peace of mind. The article concludes by explaining how GJS Dillon, an award-winning, multi-disciplinary property consultancy, supports commercial property owners across Worcestershire and the wider West Midlands throughout the entire property lifecycle.