Phase 2 of Bromsgrove Enterprise Park almost fully let
Worcestershire’s largest commercial property agency GJS Dillon has announced that Phase 2 of Sapphire Court in Bromsgrove Enterprise Park is now almost fully let, with only one unit remaining. Construction work on the scheme, which boasts 61,550 sq ft of space in total, was completed in Spring 2023. The development...
Piers Thompson promoted to Director at GJS Dillon’s The House Surveyors
GJS Dillon’s sister company The House Surveyors, which provides Residential Surveys and Valuations services, is delighted to announce the promotion of its Associate Director Piers Thompson to Director. Piers, who is a qualified Chartered Surveyor and RICS Registered Valuer joined The House Surveyors in 2022. The House Surveyors was first...
Maximising Value: Why have a Maintenance Schedule?
Efficiency, profitability, and tenant satisfaction are of paramount importance in the world of commercial property. For Landlords, assuring the longevity and continued market appeal of their investment is a constant priority. A planned maintenance schedule is an invaluable way to prolong the lifecycle of assets. Preservation of Asset Value: A...
Karen’s knitathon is a stitch in time for Midlands Air Ambulance
GJS Dillon’s fundraiser for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity (MAAC) has received a welcome donation thanks to a talented team member. Practice Manager Karen Coles is a keen knitter and produced 40 sets of beautifully knitted baby clothes to raise money for the lifesaving charity. Wiktoria Jaworska, MAAC’s Corporate Partnership Executive...
GJS Dillon makes senior appointment to expand Asset Management team
Worcestershire commercial property consultancy GJS Dillon has expanded with the appointment of a new Associate Director of Asset Management. John Behan, who is a Chartered Surveyor with an MSc in Real Estate Management, has 20 years’ experience of working in the Commercial Property market. At GJS Dillon he will work...
5 reasons why you should have a Commercial Property Valuation
In 2023, office headline rents in Worcestershire went up by 6.9% and industrial headline rents increased by 13.2%. There was also an increased spotlight on rental properties in the current economic client. Meanwhile yields from commercial property are rising because of inflation. So how can a Commercial Property Valuation help...
GJS Dillon helps thriving creative hub expand offer to Worcester community
A popular hub for Worcester’s thriving freelance creative and tech community is set to expand into the building next door with the support of GJS Dillon. The deal will enable The Kiln to expand its space for hotdesking, meetings and events across both 2 and 4 Copenhagen Street in Worcester city centre. ...
Worcestershire’s key employment land is being lost to residential development says GJS Dillon
Worcestershire’s commercial property market performed better than predicted during 2023 according to a newly published report. However business growth is being stifled by the lack of quality accommodation. While take up of office space increased by 21%, the industrial market stagnated with demand far outstripping supply. Speaking at the launch...
5 reasons why you should have a Reinstatement Cost Assessment
Robert Cant, GJS Dillon’s Associate Director of Commercial Building Surveying outlines his 5 reasons for having a Reinstatement Cost Assessment: If you’re underinsured, this leaves you exposed to huge losses in the event of a claim.A Reinstatement Cost Assessment (RCA) includes not just the building, but the full cost of...
GJS Dillon promotes Anneka Wilks to Associate Director
GJS Dillon is delighted to announce the promotion of its Senior Surveyor Anneka Wilks to Associate Director, Valuations and Professional Services. Anneka, who is a qualified Chartered Surveyor and RICS Registered Valuer, joined the Worcestershire commercial property consultancy in September 2022. At GJS Dillon she undertakes a wide range of...
SIPPs, SSAS and Commercial Property – why you need Valuations to avoid hefty fines
If you are evaluating how to maximise the tax-efficiency of your pension, you may be considering a Self-Invested Personal Pension Scheme (SIPP) or a Small Self-Administered Scheme (SSAS). It is now commonplace to buy commercial properties and then put the property into one of these schemes. A SIPP or SSAS allows you...
House Surveyors continue to reach new heights
2023 was an exceptionally busy year for the House Surveyors, GJS Dillon’s Residential Surveys and Valuations business. The images shown represent just a small example of the wide variety of properties surveyed last year, ranging from half-timbered farmhouses and barn conversions to standard suburban houses. This reflects the breadth of...
Dilapidations disputes on the rise as some Landlords try to exploit tenants at Lease end
In simple terms, dilapidations’ clauses represent the exit costs for a tenant at the end of their commercial lease. According to the terms of their lease, tenants are expected to return the property to the landlord in exactly the same state of repair. However, in recent months there has been an...
My top 5 Property Predictions for 2024
John Dillon, GJS Dillon's Managing Director, lists his top 5 predictions on how Worcestershire's Commercial Property market will perform in the coming year: The continued shortage of industrial accommodation in the County of Worcestershire will result in high take-up levels throughout 2024, with rents staying at historically high levels.Quality office...
Graduate Surveyor acquiring new skills at GJS Dillon
Young people often find it difficult to acquire the skills they need to follow their chosen career path. This was the case for Kyle Pugh who was about to move from Worcester to London in 2021 to pursue his dream of becoming a Surveyor. But then he spotted a Graduate...
GJS Dillon continues to recruit and build on success
GJS Dillon is delighted to welcome Rob Cant who is taking up the post of Associate Director of Commercial Building Surveying. Rob has over 25 years’ experience as a Building Surveyor, having specialised in retail and commercial properties. He began his career as a Quantity Surveyor, working on prestigious projects...
Bromsgrove’s consistently high rental performance means Landlords should broaden horizons on suitable occupiers
Acting on behalf of the Landlord, Worcestershire commercial property consultancy GJS Dillon has let some large detached modern offices in Bromsgrove to a specialist school providing bespoke education services. The ground floor of Corbett House measures 7,976 sq ft and consists of a modern detached single-storey office building of brick...
Freehold industrial property reaching record prices in Redditch
The sale of the freehold of an industrial property in Redditch has been successfully negotiated by GJS Dillon. Acting on behalf of the vendor, Kyle Pugh, Graduate Surveyor at GJS Dillon, sold 54 Enfield Industrial Estate Redditch to a private investor. The 2,642 sq ft mid-terrace property, which consists of an open...
GJS Dillon helps growing Bromsgrove company expand into new premises
Acting on behalf of a private investor, Worcestershire commercial property consultancy GJS Dillon has sold the freehold of an industrial unit in Bromsgrove to a national specialist water and wastewater contractor. Kyle Pugh, Graduate Surveyor at GJS Dillon, sold Unit A Sorenson House to Watertight Management. The 3,592 sq ft warehouse/industrial premises...
Remembering Lynne Davies
We are very sorry to announce that Lynne Davies passed away recently. Lynne was our former Practice Manager and worked at GJS Dillon from 2010 until 2020 when she retired. John Dillon, Managing Director of GJS Dillon says 'Many of you will remember Lynne because she played a key role...