GJS Dillon Expands Property Management Portfolio with Prestigious Vinegar Works Appointment.

GJS Dillon is proud to announce the addition of a new property management client to its growing portfolio—the award-winning Vinegar Works at 39 Foregate Street, Worcester. Known for its stunning design and collaborative ethos, Vinegar Works is a unique workspace offering permanent office spaces, flexible hot-desk facilities, and venue hire for forward-thinking...
Read more January 2025

GJS Dillon supports Bromsgrove’s Youth Hub to successfully relocate.

GJS Dillon have supported Bromsgrove Youth and Community Hub known as “The Hub”  to obtain a lease on a fantastic property in Bromsgrove. This move has enabled The Hub to obtain larger premises in order to meet their current needs. The Hub provides young people based in Bromsgrove a safe...
Read more January 2025

Predictions for 2025

The first predictions for 2025, include signals for the return of commercial property investment transactions in the county. Something that we have not seen a lot of, as owner occupiers have dominated the freehold commercial market in both the industrial and office sectors since Covid. There still remains a massive...
Read more January 2025

GJS Dillon excited to announce two key appointments in Wyre Forest.

GJS Dillon are delighted to have been appointed letting agents for two key appointments in the Wyre Forest. The first building is the historic Piano Building. This was originally built as a wool warehouse by Brintons in 1867 and was previously home to Birmingham Metropolitan College's Kidderminster Academy. It has...
Read more January 2025

What is a RICS red book valuation?

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) are the leading body that oversee surveying/valuation practices and certification in the UK. A Red Book valuation is not a guess at a properties’ value, it’s a fully researched professional valuation of the property, undertaken by a qualified surveyor.  If you require a...
Read more January 2025

Solar PV can turn commercial properties into power (and revenue) generating assets

John Blower, Head of Business Development at Bromsgrove-based Econergy Solutions Limited, discusses the benefits to businesses of roof mounted solar PV systems and solar carports. The burden of high energy bills has become a reality for many businesses in recent times; and geo-political conflicts, climate related events and the costs...
Read more January 2025

GJS Dillon helps bring a little bit of America to Bromsgrove’s high street.

GJS Dillon has successfully let a prominent property at 44 High Street, Bromsgrove to Last Chance Saloon. The property, located in an up-and-coming area of Bromsgrove, has been transformed from its previous purpose as a sales and lettings office to an American Style Country and Western Sports Bar. The building...
Read more December 2024

Marmion House in Worcester city centre poised for makeover

Marmion House, in the centre of Worcester, is poised to get a makeover after Midlands property firm EDG has bought the prominent building. Situated on the corner of High Street and Copenhagen Street, its High Street frontage is already home to Joules and Moss Bros, while on Copenhagen Street is Keystones Cocktail...
Read more November 2024

GJS Dillon helps Worcester Therapy Group return to their roots.

GJS Dillon have secured a 5-year lease on behalf of the landlord with Worcester Therapy Group, for a property in St Johns, Worcester. Worcester Therapy Group was established in 1991 and was originally based in St Johns, Worcester. They are an established and well-respected counselling service, offering a comprehensive range...
Read more October 2024

GJS Dillon supports SMART Bodyshop Solutions with their growth plans.

Acting on behalf of the landlord, Worcestershire’s commercial property consultancy, GJS Dillon has secured a 10-year lease with SMART Bodyshop Solutions on an industrial unit in the Wyre Forest. CARS (Kidderminster) SMART Bodyshop Solutions group was incorporated in 2020. They specialise in a range of car repair services, including paintwork...
Read more September 2024

GJS Dillon helps Rowan Steels, Kidderminster steel supplier forge ahead

Rowan Steels, which supplies steel to the manufacturing industry right across the UK is relocating to a larger industrial unit in Kidderminster with the support of Worcestershire-based commercial property consultancy and Chartered Surveyors GJS Dillon. Rowan Steels, which was first established in 1978, has a long-established reputation for supplying high-quality...
Read more September 2024

Huge opportunity to repurpose existing town centre buildings in Worcestershire says GJS Dillon

A clothing retail specialist is relocating from Alvechurch to office space in Worcester city centre, with the support of Worcestershire-based commercial property consultancy and Chartered Surveyors GJS Dillon.   The team at Jaded Ltd is moving to the Old Joseph Wood building, the interior of which has been converted into modern...
Read more August 2024

Expanding software development company relocates to best office space in Worcester with help from GJS Dillon

A letting at Vinegar Works in Worcester, which is considered to be the best office space in the city, has been successfully negotiated by GJS Dillon. Leading software development company bluebox is set to occupy a first floor office suite at the property which is in a prominent position on...
Read more July 2024

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...
Read more April 2024

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...
Read more April 2024

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...
Read more March 2024

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...
Read more February 2024

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...
Read more January 2024

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...
Read more January 2024

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...
Read more January 2024