GJS Dillon instructed on freehold office on popular Bromsgrove business park

A modern detached freehold two storey office building on a popular business park in Bromsgrove is the latest addition to GJS Dillon's fast-growing list of instructions amid signs of a bounce back in the Worcestershire commercial property market. Alacrity House measures 6,547 sq ft and is located on Saxon Business...
Read more March 2021

10 reasons why now is the right time to sell your office & industrial commercial premises in Worcestershire

1. Capital values for freehold industrial and office premises have increased during the pandemic.  2. There is STILL a shortage of supply of commercial premises as very few new offices have been built in the County since 2008. Most industrial accommodation consists of larger warehouse properties on business parks. 3....
Read more March 2021

The 10 most common faults found in a survey

According to recent research by comparethemarket.com three quarters (77%) of British homeowners have spotted a fault with their home after moving in. So what are the most common faults identified during a survey? Jonathan Mountford MRICS, a qualified Chartered Surveyor and RICS Registered Valuer, heads up GJS Dillon’s Residential Surveys and...
Read more February 2021

GJS Dillon releases 10th anniversary animation

GJS Dillon has marked its 10th anniversary by releasing an animation highlighting the key milestones within its first decade. John Dillon, GJS Dillon's Managing Director says 'In these uncertain times, it’s good to be able to take a step back and reflect on what has been a memorable and fantastic 10 years....
Read more February 2021

GJS Dillon adds the beautiful and historic Royal Porcelain Works to property asset management portfolio

The stunning Royal Porcelain Works in Worcester has become the latest addition to GJS Dillon’s fast-growing property asset management portfolio. GJS Dillon’s Property Asset Management Team is set to provide a full service for the commercial elements of the Royal Porcelain Works known as site A and Site C.  Site...
Read more February 2021

10 property predictions for 2021

With the end of the year fast approaching here are the GJS Dillon team's property predictions for 2021: There will be an abundance of valuation work as banks and lending institutions assess the adjustment in capital values in the wake of Covid.              Although it will still be a tough...
Read more December 2020

GJS Dillon adds high-spec Evesham office park to property asset management portfolio

A spectacular high spec office park in Evesham has become the latest addition to GJS Dillon’s fast-growing property asset management portfolio. GJS Dillon’s Property Asset Management team is set to provide a full service for Stella House in the Vale Business Park, Evesham. Consisting of two buildings totalling 29,500 sq...
Read more December 2020

E-commerce keeps demand for industrial property on the straight and narrow

Freehold industrial properties in Worcestershire are on the market for less than three months before they are sold and the pandemic has had no impact on sales values according to one of the county’s leading commercial property agents.A year-on-year comparison of GJS Dillon’s data from August 1 to October 31...
Read more December 2020

The countdown is on until Brexit – but what are the implications for the Worcestershire commercial property market?

The clock is rapidly ticking down to the Brexit deadline but it has had very little impact on Worcestershire’s commercial property market so far, according to one of the County’s leading commercial property agents. John Dillon, Managing Director at commercial property consultancy GJS Dillon, says that negative commentary in the...
Read more November 2020

GJS Dillon recruits and promotes to continue its focus on growth

GJS Dillon is delighted to welcome Sarah Moors to join the team as a Property Manager and to congratulate Michelle Whitehead on her promotion to Finance Manager. John Dillon, GJS Dillon’s Managing Director says ‘These recruitment decisions have been implemented during uncertain times, but with the continued growth of the...
Read more November 2020

My 10 favourite memories of GJS Dillon – Lynne Davies reflects on her career

After 10 years of working at GJS Dillon as our Practice Manager, Lynne Davies has retired. We asked her to share 10 of her favourite memories during her career with us: Setting up systems from scratch was really rewarding. When setting up the business with John Dillon I was able...
Read more November 2020

Office life isn’t over but long commutes have reached the end of the line

The office market isn’t dead, but our attitude to long commutes and the 9-5 routine has changed forever according to one of Worcestershire’s most experienced commercial property agents. Speaking at the Worcestershire LEP’s Virtual Conference, John Dillon who is a Worcestershire LEP board member and managing director at Worcestershire commercial...
Read more October 2020

Ten things I’ve learnt in business – a reflection on the last 10 years

When you start a business some of the people who you think will support you do not, and remarkably some of the people who you think will never support you do exactly that. I will always remember the latter group (they know who they are) and they have my undying...
Read more October 2020

Quality and location are key priorities for those seeking office space in Worcestershire

Despite the effect that the pandemic is having on the office market in Worcestershire, business owners who are seeking accommodation are prioritising quality and location during their search according to Worcestershire commercial property consultancy and Chartered Surveyors GJS Dillon. Wildwood Triangle in Worcester, which is close to junctions 6 and...
Read more October 2020

GJS Dillon Directors’ planning day at the Elms Hotel

The Directors at GJS Dillon met at the Elm Hotel in Abberley, Worcestershire for their annual planning day this week. John Dillon, GJS Dillon’s Managing Director said:‘Today went really well! We have a plan for every eventuality in all 4 departments over the next 12 months and beyond! So do...
Read more September 2020

GJS Dillon launches residential surveys and valuations service

Worcestershire commercial property consultancy GJS Dillon is launching a new surveys and valuations service for homebuyers in Worcestershire, Herefordshire Shropshire and the wider West Midlands area with effect from today. The announcement coincides with a surge of activity in the residential property market as a result of the Government’s stamp...
Read more September 2020

Bromsgrove industrial property attracts occupiers from health care sector

An independent medical equipment maintenance company, which has played a key role in supporting the NHS during the pandemic, has moved to new premises in Bromsgrove with the support of GJS Dillon. Andrew Lewis, Associate Director at the Worcestershire commercial property consultancy and Chartered Surveyors negotiated the lease for Hugo...
Read more August 2020

Bromsgrove Enterprise Park scheme is a local success story

Worcestershire commercial property consultancy and Chartered Surveyors GJS Dillon was appointed to let a variety of industrial units at Sapphire Court in Bromsgrove Enterprise Park last year and now there are only two left. Andrew Lewis, GJS Dillon’s Associate Director has successfully let Unit F3, which measures 2,378 sq ft,...
Read more July 2020

GJS Dillon helps regional newspaper publisher turn a new page

The teams producing some of Worcestershire’s most popular local newspapers have relocated to new premises in Worcester with the support of Worcestershire-based commercial property consultancy and Chartered Surveyors GJS Dillon.  Staff from Worcester News and its sister titles have now moved to first floor offices in Redhill House in London...
Read more July 2020

GJS Dillon instructed on popular Redditch industrial estate

Worcestershire commercial property consultancy and Chartered Surveyors GJS Dillon, has been appointed to let a large warehouse with ancillary accommodation and secure yard on the Enfield Industrial Estate in Redditch. The single storey warehouse measures 40,457 sq ft and includes a good amount of office/showroom space measuring 9,667 sq ft...
Read more July 2020