Questions?

 

1. Who are Campbell Gordon and what do you do? A long established firm of commercial property advisers, who love and understand the Thames Valley.

2. Where are Campbell Gordon based and what areas do you cover? We are based in Reading. Most of our work is in the Thames Valley and South East, but we are active nationwide, from Liverpool to Bristol and further beyond.

3. What types of commercial property do you specialise in? Offices, Industrial, Residential (BTR) and Development Land.

4. How long has Campbell Gordon been operating in the Thames Valley? Nearly 50 years, a long heritage in the area.

5. How do I buy a commercial property through Campbell Gordon? We can find the right property for you using our understanding of the marketplace and opportunities.

6. What’s the process for selling a commercial property? It can take time. There can also be many technical requirements. From planning status to commercial obligations we can help you navigate the commercial landscape.

7. How do you value commercial property? We don’t undertake formal ‘red book’ valuations of property, we can give you a commercial appraisal with based on our expert knowledge of market demand and supply.

8. What factors affect commercial property prices in the Thames Valley? Occupier demand is at the heart of everything, but investor appetite and sentiment can also vary independently of the immediate occupier demand landscape.

9. How do I lease office or industrial space through Campbell Gordon? Please search our website for suitable properties, or give us a call to discuss your needs with one our team who will help.

10. What are typical lease terms for offices or industrial units? It varies enormously, depending fundamentally on demand and supply of the space sought. Key features are location, access, condition, specification, setting and appearance.

11. Can you manage lease renewals or rent reviews? Yes. Finding value for property owners and protecting tenants from unwanted financial impacts is at the heart of what we do.

12. Do you advise on commercial property investments? Yes, please get in touch to discuss this specialist area further.

13. Do you work with developers or landowners? We work with both.

14. Can you help with planning or development consultancy? We are not planning consultants, but we can help with this.

15. What are current commercial property trends in the Thames Valley region? It is a two tier market at the moment. That means there is strong demand for the best commercial property, with high prices being paid in both rents and freehold terms, but very low prices on poorly located and low quality properties.

16. What are the most in-demand property types in the Thames Valley? The best located, meaning very close to the station and great amenities, or those located in the highest quality out of town offices, with great park amenities, such as Green Park.

17. How is remote working affecting office space demand? People want to be in their workplaces. Remote working is useful as a part of the mix, but offices demand has returned. For many office location is still fundamental.

18. What’s driving industrial property growth in the South East? Industrial demand follows GDP growth and commercial property trends.

19. How do interest rates impact commercial property values? Signficiantly, but not always as expected. It depends on the point in the cycle, the structural demand position and the appetite of investors.

20. What legal checks are needed before buying commercial property? We recommend taking specific commercial property legal advice, and we can help you get the right advice.

21. Do I need a solicitor to lease commercial property? It depends on the individual circumstances. We can explain this further.

22. Who pays for maintenance and repairs in a leased property? It is normally paid for through a service charge. Getting this right or wrong can have a big impact. It’s essentiall to look at the detail of your obligations in this regard and raise issues if appropriate.

23. What’s the outlook for the Reading commercial property market? Good but also patchy, in the short term, excellent in the long term, because of its location and appeal as a place to live and work, and provide a great lifestyle.

24. Are there new office developments near the M4 corridor? There are, many. The most suitable will depend on your priorities.