Demand for commercial space in Malvern presents the biggest opportunity in the county

The demand for commercial space in Malvern Hills is at an all-time high because of its improved infrastructure and the growth of the SME market according to a leading Worcestershire commercial property consultancy. Having sold 4 Malvern Business Centre to a private investor, Andrew Lewis, GJS Dillon’s Associate Director, then...
Read more October 2021

New addition to GJS Dillon’s expanding Residential Surveying and Valuations team

GJS Dillon’s Residential Surveys and Valuations department is delighted to welcome Tim Joinson who has joined the team as a consultant surveyor. A qualified Chartered Surveyor for over 35 years, Tim has an established reputation for providing high quality service in the field of residential surveying. Having trained and worked...
Read more October 2021

Top 10 tips on finding Commercial Property

Worcestershire is facing a record shortage of business accommodation, with manufacturing, warehousing and distribution space in particularly short supply.  So what’s the best way of finding new premises? John Dillon, GJS Dillon’s Managing Director outlines his top 10 tips: Instruct an experienced Chartered Surveyor such as ourselves with expert local knowledge to...
Read more October 2021

GJS Dillon’s residential surveys and valuations are worth their weight in gold for homebuyers

Worcestershire property consultancy GJS Dillon is launching a new website promoting its residential surveys and valuations service in Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Gloucestershire, the Cotswolds and the wider West Midlands. John Dillon, GJS Dillon’s Managing Director says: ‘Many people will be asking why GJS Dillon decided to form a dedicated residential survey and...
Read more October 2021

Amateur commercial property hunters are wasting thousands of pounds a year

By not using a Chartered Surveyor to carry out the search and negotiate the terms when acquiring new business premises, amateur property hunters are costing their companies thousands of pounds a year. This is the view of one of Worcestershire’s most experienced commercial property experts. John Dillon, Managing Director at...
Read more September 2021

GJS Dillon’s Directors and Associates hold successful Business Planning Day

GJS Dillon's Directors and Associates held a very successful Business Planning Day at the beautiful Worcester Golf & Country Club. Hosted by this year's MC Jason French, the team discussed how life has changed generally and the changes in the post-Covid property sector. John Dillon, GJS Dillon's Managing Director said...
Read more September 2021

GJS Dillon instructed on letting of brand new industrial units in Kidderminster

Worcestershire commercial property agency GJS Dillon is anticipating that 6 brand new industrial units in Kidderminster will prove popular with business owners.  The 6 industrial warehouse/units, which are available to let on a new business lease, are due for completion shortly and range in size from 2,416 to 4,335 sq...
Read more September 2021

10 reasons why you should have a commercial property valuation

Brad Faulks, GJS Dillon's Associate Director of Commercial Valuations, 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 valuation...
Read more August 2021

Eyewear specialists sets sights on new premises thanks to GJS Dillon

A specialist in premium quality eyewear has moved into new premises in Bromsgrove thanks to Worcestershire commercial property consultancy and Chartered Surveyors GJS Dillon. Acting on behalf of a private investor, Andrew Lewis, GJS Dillon’s Associate Director, let unit 5 Saxon Business Park, Bromsgrove to the new tenant on a...
Read more July 2021

Why this summer is the right time to sell commercial property

As we begin to emerge from Covid restrictions, it’s evident that the UK finds itself in a very particular set of circumstances. A re-evaluation of our work/life balance has caused a migration from many City centre offices, there has been a surge in start-up businesses and lockdown has created a...
Read more July 2021

Malvern’s former Tourist Information Office has a new destination

Many properties on Worcestershire’s high streets remain empty following the pandemic but plans are afoot for the former Tourist Information Office in Malvern.  The historic property, which is set in the middle of Great Malvern’s main retail area, is one of the most prominent buildings on Church Street. Acting on...
Read more June 2021

Commercial Landlords could face 2 years of unpaid rent as eviction ban is extended

A ban on Landlords evicting firms for unpaid commercial rent has now been extended by the Government to March 2022. The ban was originally due to be lifted on 30thJune but Steve Barclay, chief secretary to the Treasury has announced that it is to be extended to 25 March 2022. So...
Read more June 2021

10 things Landlords should be thinking about now

Given the potential total re-opening of the UK on 21st June 2021, it’s now time to address those issues that might have been delayed, forgotten about or neglected due to Covid-19. Insurance– is your insurance policy up-to-date and does it contain true and accurate information? Have there been tenancy changes that...
Read more June 2021

Worcestershire’s office market won’t be the same in the future says GJS Dillon

Worcestershire’s office market suffered a severe downturn in April and May 2020 but overall take-up of office space was better than in 2019 according to GJS Dillon. During a discussion at the video launch of GJS Dillon’s Worcestershire Commercial Property Market Report 2021, the agency’s Associate Director Andrew Lewis revealed...
Read more May 2021

Residential and commercial development in Worcestershire needs equal priority says GJS Dillon

There needs to be an even distribution of commercial and residential development to drive Worcestershire’s economic recovery forward according to a leading commercial property consultancy.  The comment was made by Andrew Lewis, GJS Dillon’s Associate Director, at the launch of GJS Dillon’s Worcestershire Commercial Property Market Report 2021 which has...
Read more May 2021

Asset Management advice ‘very much valued’

A recent analysis of GJS Dillon's Asset Management portfolio to coincide with the consultancy's 10th anniversary has revealed that the team are now responsible for managing 3 business parks, 2 shopping centres and 135 commercial premises. Adam Jones, GJS Dillon's Director of Asset Management says 'We are really proud of...
Read more April 2021

Worcester office space offers best of both worlds

An office building in central Worcester has two new occupiers following a deal transacted by GJS Dillon. The lettings reflect an upsurge in demand for offices in the county as a whole, with many businesses relocating from central Birmingham. Henry Burlison Churan, GJS Dillon’s Commercial Negotiator for South Worcestershire, negotiated...
Read more April 2021

GJS Dillon’s Commercial Valuations go from strength to strength

Despite everything that has happened over the last 12 months, our Commercial Valuations team has been going from strength to strength as these figures illustrate. For further information about our Valuations work click here
Read more April 2021

Worcestershire commercial space at a premium

Premium rates were achieved in the sale by a Worcestershire commercial property consultancy of three freehold properties in Redditch and Bromsgrove, highlighting the fact that the county remains a popular location for businesses. Demand is also high at Sapphire Court on Bromsgrove Enterprise Park where the consultancy is marketing a...
Read more April 2021

The sky’s the limit for freehold commercial property in Redditch

Redditch is a hot spot for occupiers looking for a variety of well-connected space, as illustrated by GJS Dillon’s recent sale of a 45,000 sq ft warehouse for an excess of £3m.  Acting on behalf of the vendor, Andrew Lewis GJS Dillon’s Associate Director sold the three bay manufacturing/warehouse unit...
Read more March 2021