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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
Adam Jones, our Director of Property Asset Management is celebrating his first year anniversary at GJS Dillon.
We asked him a few questions about his experience so far: What has been your biggest learning point during your first year? Getting to know the clients and their portfolios. We have a large number of clients, both big and small, and a varied portfolio profile that includes office parks,...
Lockdown is being lifted but are you ready for lift off?
With lockdown restrictions gradually easing, the team at Worcestershire commercial property consultancy GJS Dillon has come up with some timely tips to help businesses prepare: Be building ready: carry out inspections, HVAC and mechanicals checks. Clean offices thoroughly. Rearrange furniture and measure out social distances. Monitor office traffic patterns and...
GJS Dillon’s RICS Registered Valuers are in demand as economy starts to recover
The UK economy is showing ‘tentative signs of improvement’ according to the Financial Times and this is reflected in an upsurge in demand for property valuations as banks seek to establish how far values have fallen during lockdown. The Valuation and Professional Services Team at GJS Dillon deal with commercial...
Making Connections podcast interview with John Dillon
Our Managing Director John Dillon recently took part in Making Connections a new series of podcasts published by Worcestershire Local Economic Partnership and designed to support businesses in Worcestershire. During his interview with CEO Gary Woodman, John shared his views on the commercial property market during the pandemic and gave...