Refurbished space would turn the tide for Worcester’s commercial property market

A unique single storey property in one of Worcester’s most scenic locations has been sold by GJS Dillon. Acting on behalf of the Vendor, Andrew Lewis, GJS Dillon’s Commercial Agency Director, negotiated the sale of Danks 2 which is single storey 2,796 sq ft character property. Constructed originally as a boat...
Read more August 2023

Demand for freehold commercial property in Worcester remains high

The sale of the freehold of an office building in Worcester has been successfully negotiated by Worcestershire commercial property consultancy and Chartered Surveyors GJS Dillon. Demand for freehold commercial property in Worcester remains very high, according to Kyle Pugh GJS Dillon’s Graduate Surveyor who negotiated the sale.  ‘As highlighted in our...
Read more August 2023

Sale and leaseback helps Worcestershire charity raise capital

Worcestershire commercial property consultancy GJS Dillon has completed the sale and partial leaseback of a Worcester office building. Acting on behalf of Crossroads Caring for Carers, Kyle Pugh Graduate Surveyor at GJS Dillon, sold the freehold of the offices in Weir Lane in Worcester to Care2Recruit.  The transaction enabled the vendor...
Read more July 2023

Expanding Stonemasonry business to take on new space in Worcester

Well-known local family run business, Stonemasons of Worcester is relocating part of its operations to a larger industrial unit in Bromyard Road, Worcester with the support of Worcestershire-based commercial property consultancy and Chartered Surveyors GJS Dillon.  Husband and wife team Tom and Zoe Adams established Stonemasons of Worcester in 2010....
Read more July 2023

Avoid the risk of underinsurance with a Reinstatement Cost Assessment

A recent survey, conducted among business owners and commercial property claims managers, found that 43% of commercial properties in the UK are currently underinsured. Mike Sutton, Director of Commercial Building Surveying at GJS Dillon says ‘It is for these reasons that we recommend that commercial property owners have a Reinstatement...
Read more June 2023

John Dillon interviewed by Nick Owen

Following his appearance on the speaking panel at the 'Boosting Business in Worcestershire' event hosted by Potter Space, John Dillon was interviewed by Nick Owen. John gave his views on why a commercial property plan is needed for Worcestershire to support future business growth in the County. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-JjHP1y4Cs
Read more June 2023

New property management for Worcester’s Hopmarket

A Worcestershire commercial property consultancy has been instructed to manage a substantial portfolio of mixed-use accommodation at Worcester’s iconic Hopmarket. GJS Dillon’s Asset Management team has taken on the property management of 25 retail units and 44 affordable housing flats at the Hopmarket. The team will work in partnership with...
Read more June 2023

GJS Dillon to raise funds for lifesaving charity

Worcestershire commercial property consultancy GJS Dillon has launched a 12-month fundraising campaign with a target of £400 for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity (MAAC). The countdown is now on for the team’s first challenge; a 5K inflatable race in Wolverhampton on 29th July. The cause is close to the team’s hearts...
Read more May 2023

Amateur commercial property hunters are wasting time and money

Amateur commercial property hunters are costing their companies thousands of pounds a year when it comes to acquiring new business premises by not using a Chartered Surveyor to carry out the search and negotiate the terms, according to one of Worcestershire’s most experienced commercial property professionals. John Dillon, Managing Director...
Read more May 2023

Commercial property planning is the only way to stop businesses leaving Worcestershire

Worcestershire urgently needs a strategic plan to ensure that the right kind of office and logistics space is available for businesses according to one of the county’s leading commercial property experts.  Speaking at a breakfast networking event held by industrial and logistics property company Potter Space in Droitwich on 27 April, John Dillon,...
Read more May 2023

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