Our Story

Campbell Gordon founded by Ian Campbell who foresaw that improved links from the M4 and Heathrow would create growth in the Thames Valley with Reading as it’s capital.

Reading becomes "Silcone Chip Valley". Demand high but planning restrictions stifle growth. CG are vocal in pushing for change.

CG sponsors a trip to Sri Lanka to aid young mothers establishing a playgroup.

Larger 'Out of Town' business parks developing but CG also identifies lack of good quality in town office space.

CG sponsors Land Management students trip to Zimbabwe to help with rural aid.

Keith Wise is appointed partner at Campbell Gordon.

CG formally appointed as lettings agents on new 200 acre business park called Green Park.

Reading's town centre landscape changes with The Oracle. CG are advisors on two new town centre commercial office space schemes cementing CG’s dominance in the Reading market

CG negotiates largest ever prelet outside London on behalf of Prudential with Cisco occupying 1.25 mill sq ft at Green Park.

CG hosts an initiative on behalf of Berks Community Foundation with Ian Campbell as the Vice Chair.

Duncan Campbell joins CG positioning CG as a key driver in the tech market.

Heathrow Terminal 5 opens boosting the Thames Valley further.

CG secures the biggest ever town centre letting in Reading 186000 sq ft let at Forbury Place

Jake Booth joins as a promising graduate.

CG identifies a new growth market for BTR in The Thames Valley and are appointed by M&G’s PRS fund. CG subsequently acquires Thames Quarter, the largest BTR scheme out of London at the time, on behalf of M&G.

CG relocates to the centre of Reading from it’s previous home for 30 years, 50 Queens Rd.

Rob Marson joins as part of a growing agency team.

Permitted Development allows for CG to identify many opportunities to reuse obsolete office buildings and generate value for landlords.

CG grows its occupier/services business after Covid. Identifying the need for companies to understand the office landscape post pandemic.

The Elizabeth Line opens providing a further direct route to central and East London driving Readings best office take up since the pandemic.

CG will continue to be a primary leader in the Thames Valley market and be at the forefront of Reading’s growth as it expands from a global tech hotspot to include defence, life sciences, and other fast-growth businesses.