Residential and commercial development in Worcestershire needs equal priority says GJS Dillon

There needs to be an even distribution of commercial and residential development to drive Worcestershire’s economic recovery forward according to a leading commercial property consultancy.  The comment was made by Andrew Lewis, GJS Dillon’s Associate Director, at the launch of GJS Dillon’s Worcestershire Commercial Property Market Report 2021 which has...
Read more May 2021

Asset Management advice ‘very much valued’

A recent analysis of GJS Dillon's Asset Management portfolio to coincide with the consultancy's 10th anniversary has revealed that the team are now responsible for managing 3 business parks, 2 shopping centres and 135 commercial premises. Adam Jones, GJS Dillon's Director of Asset Management says 'We are really proud of...
Read more April 2021

Worcester office space offers best of both worlds

An office building in central Worcester has two new occupiers following a deal transacted by GJS Dillon. The lettings reflect an upsurge in demand for offices in the county as a whole, with many businesses relocating from central Birmingham. Henry Burlison Churan, GJS Dillon’s Commercial Negotiator for South Worcestershire, negotiated...
Read more April 2021

GJS Dillon’s Commercial Valuations go from strength to strength

Despite everything that has happened over the last 12 months, our Commercial Valuations team has been going from strength to strength as these figures illustrate. For further information about our Valuations work click here
Read more April 2021

Worcestershire commercial space at a premium

Premium rates were achieved in the sale by a Worcestershire commercial property consultancy of three freehold properties in Redditch and Bromsgrove, highlighting the fact that the county remains a popular location for businesses. Demand is also high at Sapphire Court on Bromsgrove Enterprise Park where the consultancy is marketing a...
Read more April 2021

The sky’s the limit for freehold commercial property in Redditch

Redditch is a hot spot for occupiers looking for a variety of well-connected space, as illustrated by GJS Dillon’s recent sale of a 45,000 sq ft warehouse for an excess of £3m.  Acting on behalf of the vendor, Andrew Lewis GJS Dillon’s Associate Director sold the three bay manufacturing/warehouse unit...
Read more March 2021

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