Summer news round up
Take a look at our Summer news round up. GJS Dillon produce the News Round Up every quarter. The latest edition includes insights into the current commercial property market, our winning video from the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Awards, an article covering the importance of a Schedule of...
Commercial property market update
As we are halfway through 2025, we thought it would be a good time to provide a commercial property market update. The first 6 months of 2025 have been very interesting, in the commercial property sector for several reasons. Firstly, whilst there has been a good constant demand to rent...
The importance of a Schedule of Condition
Over the past year we have seen a dramatic decline in the number of Schedules of Condition being carried out, particularly when tenants take on new premises. When a landlord and tenant agree Heads of Terms for a new lease, one of the major considerations will be the state and...
New manufacturing hub for Cotswold Panel Products
GJS Dillon are delighted to announce that we have secured a 10-year lease on behalf of the landlord, for the whole site at Worcester Road Evesham. Worcester Road comprises of a warehouse and office site with gated entrance, leading to a yard area and under-croft parking, total gross internal area...
What is the difference between a Valuation and an RCA?
When it comes to commercial property, it’s a minefield of terminology, acronyms and legal jargon. A question I get asked frequently is, “I already have a valuation for my property, so I don’t need a Reinstatement Cost Assessment (RCA), aren’t they the same thing or isn’t it just a %...
Spring news round up
Take a look at our Spring news round up. Every 3 months we produce The GJS Dillon news Round Up. The latest edition includes insights into the Worcestershire Commercial Property Market, appointment for new development in Bromsgrove, introducing our Property Asset Management team, and the opportunity to see our video...
Insights into the Worcestershire Commercial Property Market
In February, this year we launched the Worcestershire Commercial Property Market Report 2025, in partnership with Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership (WLEP). The report identifies key trends in both the office and industrial markets and provides an in-depth analysis of each of the regional sub-markets. Below is a snapshot of the...
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...
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...
Protecting your commercial property and assets over Christmas
Protecting your commercial property can be stressful for property owners, but this concern is heightened when your property is vacant. With Christmas fast approaching and many workplaces closing for anything from 48 hours to 14 days, you need to take action now. Vacant properties increase the risks of safety and...
Top ten tips for your winter property health check
We’ve all heard of a winter car health check, but how many of us actually think about a winter property health check? In conjunction with Compass Commercial Ltd we have provided you with top ten tips for your winter property health check. Nobody wants to hear thar Winter is approaching,...
A day in the life of…..a Chartered Surveyor
Hi, I’m Anneka Wilks, MRICS and I’d like to tell you a little about my job as an Associate Director for GJS Dillon. I have over 15 years’ experience working in the commercial property market. I started my career as a trainee property professional and undertook a distance learning degree...
The importance of Reinstatement Cost Assessments (RCA) to mitigate underinsurance – a joint article by GJS Dillon and Hazelton Mountford.
This article discusses the importance of setting buildings declared value accurately and the factors that are currently affecting this, how regular Reinstatement Cost Assessments (RCAs) are more important than ever and the insurance consequences. What an RCA covers? An RCA also known as a ‘Rebuild Cost Assessment’ is an estimated...
Worcestershire’s business property shortage – Could developing land around motorway junctions be the answer?
The UK’s new Labour government has set itself the bold target of building 1.5 million homes in the next five years to deal with the critical shortage of housing. Of course we are fully supportive of this initiative, as we do need affordable housing, but Worcestershire's economy also needs commercial...
What does a building surveyor do? – I’ll tell you all about my role
When people ask me what I do for a living I reply, ‘I’m a building surveyor.’ That’s either the end of the conversation or they say, ‘what does that involve?’ At this point rather than boring them with my full list of services. I tell them ‘I undertake detailed assessments...
Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards for Commercial Property
Robert Cant, GJS Dillon's Associate Director of Building & Project Consultancy, considers the actions Commercial property owners and landlords must take to comply with Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards: What is an Energy Performance Certificate? Each energy efficiency rating is based on the characteristics of the building itself (the fabric) and...
Worcestershire business space shortage drives up rental prices
A shortage of commercial property in Worcestershire is pushing up office and industrial rents according to Worcestershire’s largest independent commercial property agency GJS Dillon. ‘In both the office and industrial markets, occupiers are lapping up quality space for the same reasons such as lower occupational costs, improved image and a...
Maximising Value: Why have a Maintenance Schedule?
Efficiency, profitability, and tenant satisfaction are of paramount importance in the world of commercial property. For Landlords, assuring the longevity and continued market appeal of their investment is a constant priority. A planned maintenance schedule is an invaluable way to prolong the lifecycle of assets. Preservation of Asset Value: A...
5 reasons why you should have a Commercial Property Valuation
In 2023, office headline rents in Worcestershire went up by 6.9% and industrial headline rents increased by 13.2%. There was also an increased spotlight on rental properties in the current economic client. Meanwhile yields from commercial property are rising because of inflation. So how can a Commercial Property Valuation help...
5 reasons why you should have a Reinstatement Cost Assessment
Robert Cant, GJS Dillon’s Associate Director of Commercial Building Surveying outlines his 5 reasons for having a Reinstatement Cost Assessment: If you’re underinsured, this leaves you exposed to huge losses in the event of a claim.A Reinstatement Cost Assessment (RCA) includes not just the building, but the full cost of...