Safeguard your property with a current Reinstatement Cost Assessment (RCA)
A must for 2026 is to safeguard your property with a Reinstatement Cost Assessment (RCA.) Also known as a building reinstatement cost assessment, it provides a precise evaluation of the cost required to reinstate a property and its contents, after damage, including materials, labour, clean-up etc. This differs from a...
2026 predictions for Worcestershire’s commercial property market
My 2026 predictions for Worcestershire's commercial property market are as follows: There is still a distinct shortage of commercial property in Worcestershire and the wider west midlands area which will continue to influence rents and capital values. We think that rents for modern industrial / warehouse buildings have now peaked...
The changing role of a building surveyor: Why they are essential for commercial property owners
No longer is a building surveyor pictured walking the floor with a tape measure, clipboard and ladder, now it is more likely they are inspecting with a tablet/smartphone in one hand and a drone in the other. The role of the building surveyor has evolved rapidly in recent years, driven...
Industrial Unit in Redditch Sold in Under One Month by GJS Dillon
GJS Dillon has completed the rapid sale of a commercial property in Redditch, achieving a selling price of just over £1 million in less than a month. The transaction highlights the continued demand for industrial units for sale in Redditch, particularly on the popular Park Farm Industrial Estate. The property,...
GJS Dillon advise on leasehold acquisition of 267,066 sq ft warehouse on behalf of Mapei UK Ltd
GJS Dillon is pleased to confirm the successful completion of a new lease between Indurent and Mapei UK Ltd of Titan 10, a 267,066 sq ft warehouse and distribution facility in Wolverhampton. GJS Dillon advised Mapei UK Ltd on this acquisition and continues to work with them on various dilapidations...
GJS Dillon helps charity gain local presence in Worcestershire.
GJS Dillon is pleased to have supported a charity that supports Mental Health issues, with their new offices in Worcestershire. Coventry,Warwickshire & Worcestershire Mind has secured a 5-year lease on 7, Severn Street, Worcester. The self- contained commercial premises situated in Worcester City Centre offers 558 sq. ft (52 sq....
Why a Schedule of Condition is Essential for Commercial Leases
A Schedule of Condition is essential it's a vital document in any commercial lease agreement. It provides a detailed record of the property’s condition before a tenant takes occupation and is typically attached to the lease. By accurately documenting the state of repair at the start of the term, a...
Congratulations Anneka on your well-deserved promotion.
Congratulations Anneka! We are excited to announce the promotion of Anneka Wilks to Director. Anneka is a fully qualified Chartered Surveyor with over 15 years’ experience working in the commercial property market. Starting as a trainee property professional, Anneka qualified as a Chartered Surveyor in 2013 and joined GJS Dillon’s...
Autumn news round up
Take a look at our Autumn news round up. GJS Dillon produce the News Round Up every quarter. The latest edition includes celebrating 15 years in business, an article on economic predictions affecting the local commercial property market, building surveying services, Market Report 2026 launch date announced and our monthly...
GJS Dillon’s 15th birthday video
Happy 15th Birthday to us! Thank you to everyone who has supported GJS Dillon over the last 15 years. We have seen many changes over the years, but from the very start our values have always been integrity, honesty, positivity and teamwork, and this is still true today.We pride ourselves...
Economic predictions affect local commercial property market
After a recent presentation from Glynn Jones, Deputy Agent for the Bank of England, this article talks about how the economic predictions are affecting local commercial property in Worcestershire. Nationally office vacancy rates across the UK continued to climb last year, this being amid a fifth straight year of negative...
15 things that I have learnt in business
1. Supporters 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. I will always remember the latter group (they know who they are) and they have my undying...
Schedule of condition for Grade II listed building in Cheltenham
Montpellier is a fashionable district and one of the most historic areas in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Known for its Grade I and Grade II listed buildings and Regency architecture, this is a sought after area for office space due to the most beautiful buildings that create a very unique workspace and...
Building Surveying Services, Herefordshire
GJS Dillon has proudly supported Moreton Business Park over the past two years, delivering expert building surveying services to one of Herefordshire’s most prominent commercial estates. About Moreton Business Park Established in 2001, Moreton Business Park is a leading business estate strategically located in Herefordshire. The site comprises six high-quality...
A day in the life of Jorge Bray: My journey to becoming a Commercial Chartered Surveyor
My journey into the property industry started in residential sales, where I worked as a Sales Negotiator for three years. This experience gave me a solid foundation in property transactions, client negotiations, and market dynamics. However, I was increasingly drawn to the commercial side of the industry, intrigued by its...
Top ten tips to finding an excellent commercial property management company.
Whether you manage a single unit or a whole portfolio, being a landlord can be time-consuming and stressful in a tough environment. Deciding whether to use a commercial property management company or managing part of the process yourself is a big decision. There are a variety of property management companies...
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...