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Worcestershire commercial property agency GJS Dillon is anticipating that 6 brand new industrial units in Kidderminster will prove popular with business owners.  The 6 industrial warehouse/units, which are available to let on a new business lease, are due for completion shortly and range in size from 2,416 to 4,335 sq...

Brad Faulks, GJS Dillon's Associate Director of Commercial Valuations, gives his 10 reasons for having a commercial property valuation: If you’re buying or selling a property, it’s essential to have a valuation so that you understand its market valueIn the event that you are renting out the property, a valuation...

A specialist in premium quality eyewear has moved into new premises in Bromsgrove thanks to Worcestershire commercial property consultancy and Chartered Surveyors GJS Dillon. Acting on behalf of a private investor, Andrew Lewis, GJS Dillon’s Associate Director, let unit 5 Saxon Business Park, Bromsgrove to the new tenant on a...

As we begin to emerge from Covid restrictions, it’s evident that the UK finds itself in a very particular set of circumstances. A re-evaluation of our work/life balance has caused a migration from many City centre offices, there has been a surge in start-up businesses and lockdown has created a...

Many properties on Worcestershire’s high streets remain empty following the pandemic but plans are afoot for the former Tourist Information Office in Malvern.  The historic property, which is set in the middle of Great Malvern’s main retail area, is one of the most prominent buildings on Church Street. Acting on...

A ban on Landlords evicting firms for unpaid commercial rent has now been extended by the Government to March 2022. The ban was originally due to be lifted on 30thJune but Steve Barclay, chief secretary to the Treasury has announced that it is to be extended to 25 March 2022. So...

Given the potential total re-opening of the UK on 21st June 2021, it’s now time to address those issues that might have been delayed, forgotten about or neglected due to Covid-19. Insurance– is your insurance policy up-to-date and does it contain true and accurate information? Have there been tenancy changes that...

Worcestershire’s office market suffered a severe downturn in April and May 2020 but overall take-up of office space was better than in 2019 according to GJS Dillon. During a discussion at the video launch of GJS Dillon’s Worcestershire Commercial Property Market Report 2021, the agency’s Associate Director Andrew Lewis revealed...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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....

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...

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...