Our Services - Letting Agency - Case Studies

Reading Bridge House

The Challenge
Reading Bridge House acquired in 2017. At the time there was a 43,000 sq.ft void across the building.

The Solution
Campbell Gordon were appointed to let the remaining space. Common parts were upgraded, including a significant overhaul of the café and the external entrance. The owners implemented a very proactive letting campaign at which Campbell Gordon were at the heart of.

The Result
Within 2 years all the remaining space was let, with a running void of nil across the building.

Campbell Gordon provided a 1st class office agency service. They stand out in 3 key ways. Firstly they are pro-active – they don’t just sit back and wait for applicants to land on their lap. Secondly they are reliable, if you ask them to do something they do it. And thirdly the quality of their advice, they understand how to navigate the market and secure the best possible commercial outcomes. I would certainly recommend their services to others.

Steve Pope
Group Director of Property and Asset Management - Topland

Ascot Business Park

The Challenge
Salmon Harvester Properties had developed Ascot Business Park from scratch. Campbell Gordon were appointed to sell the new office units to owner occupiers, or to let them on sufficiently attractive leasehold terms to drive investment sales. The demand for the industrial and workshop units was exceptional and delivered outstanding commercial returns. The nature of the office demand had some other characteristics and therefore a different campaign approach was required.

The Solution
A creative and energetic campaign was put in place in order to reach new potential purchasers and demonstrate the exceptional quality and unique opportunity a purchase of the units represented in the market, which is starved of small freehold units.

The Result
100% of the units have been let or sold, with most of the let units also now sold as income producing investments.

We have been delighted with the service we have received from Campbell Gordon. They have always been creative, diligent and persistent in chasing down all applicant enquiries and generating demand. They have been fundamental to our success, with all units now sold or occupied. We would certainly use their services again.

Pat Mahoney
Project Director - Salmon Harvester Properties Limited

No.1 Forbury Place

The Challenge
M&G Real Estate and Bell Hammer developed this 186,000 sq.ft of prime office building in Central Reading speculatively.They wanted to let it as soon as possible, and on the right commercial basis.

The Solution
Campbell Gordon were appointed as joint letting agents to find a tenant. The team had been in discussions with SSE about their potential office requirement for a long period of time and introduced No.1 Forbury Place to them. This was significantly earlier than their requirement became known in the wider market.

The Result
SSE leased the building in its entirety. Possession was taken at the point of Practical Completion of its construction, meeting precisely the client's timetable aspirations. The transaction was the largest single office letting in the Thames Valley for over a decade, and awarded 'Deal of the Year' by CoStar for the West London and Thames Valley region.

We have worked with Campbell Gordon for over 35 years. We appointed them on this project because of their uniquely strong position in the Reading prime office market and their strong track record. This decision was entirely validated by the success of the campaign. They did a first class job in securing this tenant and we are pleased to have retained their services again as we move on to the next stage of the development with the construction of No.2 Forbury Place.

Aaron Pope
Director - Asset Management & Leasing, M&G

Apex & Hayley House, Bracknell (letting)

The Challenge
Apex & Hayley House were secondary office buildings on London Road in Bracknell. The intention was to redevelop them or refurbish them , but in the interim it was essential to maximise revenue returns.

The Solution
Campbell Gordon were appointed as letting agents alongside joint agents. A number of marketing initiatives were put in place and tenants were secured.

The Result
The very best lettings possible were secured within the framework of the building’s specification and market conditions.

When we bought these buildings we knew they represented an interesting redevelopment play. In the meantime we wanted to maximise our return. We bought in Campbell Gordon because we knew they would be great advisers on both aspects. They have a great applicant flow, and are proactive ,persistent and conscientious – which makes them ideal agents. They are also creative lateral thinkers which makes them great development advisers.

Malcolm McPhail
Managing Director