Commercial Landlords are missing out on opportunities to capitalise on high rental values

According to one of the region’s most experienced commercial property professionals, Commercial property Landlords in Worcestershire and the West Midlands are missing out on opportunities to capitalise on the uplift in rental values. Commercial property rental values have increased substantially in Worcestershire and the wider West Midlands area over the...
Read more April 2023

10 reasons why you should have a Commercial Property Valuation

Jonathan Mountford, GJS Dillon’s Director of Valuations and Professional Services gives his 10 reasons for having a commercial property valuation: If you’re buying or selling a property, it’s essential to have a valuation so that you understand its market valueIn the event that you are renting out the property, a...
Read more April 2023

Sale and leaseback is the way out of debt for commercial property owners

With soaring inflation and rising energy costs it’s no surprise that many small business owners are struggling with cashflow. So what’s the solution? A potential way out of debt for owners of freehold office, factory or retail premises is to sell their building quickly and enter into a lease of...
Read more March 2023

‘Energy efficiency deadline is looming for Commercial Property owners and Landlords’ warns GJS Dillon

Time is running out for Commercial building owners and Landlords who have yet to comply with new regulations coming into force on 1st April. That’s the stark warning from Mike Sutton, GJS Dillon’s Director of Commercial Building Surveying. After 1st April, if their property has an energy performance rating certificate (EPC) rating lower...
Read more March 2023

Bromsgrove remains a hot-spot for SMEs but the right size office space is needed

Demand from SME and owner occupiers wishing to be located in Bromsgrove remains very high. However consideration must be given to providing the right size of space for the office market according to Worcestershire commercial property consultancy GJS Dillon.  Take-up of office space was over 40,000 sq ft for the...
Read more March 2023

GJS Dillon launches Worcestershire Commercial Property Market Report 2023

Worcestershire is showing a resilience to economic uncertainty and businesses are benefiting from its location and the support that’s on offer according to Worcestershire commercial property consultancy GJS Dillon.  ‘Quality accommodation that is in the right location is able to withstand the wider economic uncertainty that has become the norm....
Read more February 2023

New letting in Pershore highlights town centre’s potential

A family-run business specialising in fabrics and craft has moved into new premises in Pershore thanks to Worcestershire commercial property consultancy and Chartered Surveyors GJS Dillon. Acting on behalf of a private investor, Kyle Pugh, GJS Dillon’s Graduate Surveyor, let Charlotte Offices in Pershore to the new tenant on a...
Read more February 2023

Malvern needs to make more industrial space available to meet demand

A company which is among the global leaders in the technology sector has moved to new premises in Malvern with the support of GJS Dillon. Metrasens Ltd, the world’s leading provider of advanced magnetic detection technologies, is relocating to Britannia Business Centre in Malvern which is situated on the popular Enigma Business...
Read more January 2023

Four ways to save money before you sign a Commercial Lease

Is it possible to save money on commercial leases? Here’s four top tips to help before you sign, or better still, before you agree the Heads of Terms on a lease: Take Legal Advice. Instruct an experienced local commercial property solicitor to act for you. Their advice will be invaluable and will save you...
Read more January 2023

GJS Dillon helps global research company take up space in former Worcester Royal Porcelain Works

High quality office accommodation in the stunning former Royal Worcester Porcelain Works is the latest letting negotiated by Worcestershire-based commercial property consultancy and Chartered Surveyors GJS Dillon.   Acting on behalf of the Landlord, Kyle Pugh, GJS Dillon’s Graduate Surveyor, negotiated a new 3 year lease on the Painting House’s...
Read more December 2022

GJS Dillon awarded ISO 9001 Certification after first assessment

The team at GJS Dillon is delighted to have been awarded the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Certification for its systems and processes under ISO 9001. The accreditation was given after the first ever ISO assessment for the Worcestershire commercial property agency, which prides itself on its local knowledge and...
Read more December 2022

World-leading technology manufacturer relocates to Bromsgrove with help from GJS Dillon

Acting on behalf of the vendor, Worcestershire commercial property consultancy GJS Dillon has sold a substantial detached office building in Bromsgrove to a world-leading technology manufacturer. SEADA Technology Ltd is a UK based global manufacturer of Video Wall Controllers, Conference Technology and Pro AV solutions.  Acting on behalf of the vendor, GJS...
Read more December 2022

4 ways we can help Commercial Property Landlords and owners save time and money

With the combination of rising interest rates and a global energy crisis, it looks as if tough times are ahead for businesses! We will start to see many more vacant empty Commercial buildings going forward as businesses look to reduce their costs. This means that tenants will start to exercise...
Read more November 2022

GJS Dillon appoints new commercial surveyor

Worcestershire commercial property consultancy GJS Dillon has expanded with the appointment of a new commercial surveyor. Anneka Wilks who is a qualified Chartered Surveyor and RICS Registered Valuer, has joined the Valuations and Professional Services team as a Senior Surveyor. Anneka is from Ludlow and has a wide range of experience...
Read more September 2022

Right office space, right culture – putting the magic back into office life

Due to the pandemic, many employees have worked from home for a while now. There is no doubt that they have enjoyed the benefits this has created – more time spent with the family, more flexible working arrangements and no time consuming or costly commutes to work. Companies are now...
Read more August 2022

New addition to GJS Dillon’s Residential Surveying and Valuations team will strengthen local offer

GJS Dillon’s Residential Surveys and Valuations department has been strengthened by the addition of a new experienced surveyor. Piers Thompson, who is a qualified Chartered Surveyor and Member of the RICS, has joined The House Surveyors as an Associate Director. Piers is from Worcestershire and attended Bromsgrove School. Having worked...
Read more July 2022

New appointment at GJS Dillon will strengthen its growing Asset Management team

Worcestershire commercial property consultancy GJS Dillon has expanded with the appointment of a new Associate Director of Asset Management. Emily Bullock, who is Assoc RICS qualified, MRIPM and has extensive experience in Property Management, joins the commercial property consultancy which has headquarters in Droitwich. At GJS Dillon she will work...
Read more July 2022

GJS Dillon helps mobility equipment provider find new location in Worcester

A key provider of mobility equipment to hospitals, occupational therapists and private customers in the UK has found a new location thanks to the efforts of GJS Dillon. Magbility, which was established over 20 years ago has moved into the former premises of Lloyds Bank on New Road, St Johns Worcester. In...
Read more June 2022

Commercial property landlords losing thousands on repair bills, warns GJS Dillon

Commercial property landlords are losing out on thousands of pounds in repair bills, according to Worcestershire commercial property consultancy GJS Dillon. Mike Sutton, Director of Building Surveying Services at GJS Dillon, says that many landlords are failing to get their tenants to undertake the works in accordance with their lease...
Read more June 2022

Plenty of potential in Malvern Hills but the right business space is needed

The Malvern Hills area is becoming increasingly popular with tech companies and those seeking a quality office environment, according to Worcestershire commercial property consultancy GJS Dillon. Take-up of the office market looks to soar in 2022 as space which is under offer completes, putting pressure on the need for modern...
Read more May 2022