Campbell Gordon did a first class job for us, we needed a reliable agency partner and they clearly know the PD market inside out. They navigated the pitfalls of a time critical sale, providing solid advice and guided the sales process to a great outcome.
Joe Harvey Asset Manager, AEL Properties
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
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
Campbell Gordon has successfully delivered institutional quality leases for our rental portfolio as well as disposing of challenging assets at fair value in a timely manner. Excellent customer service and pragmatic advice is always provided, we would advise anyone transacting in the South East to consider their services.
Charles Brooke Managing Partner, Warwick Capital
'The M&G UK Residential Fund is one of the largest in the sector having committed over £800 million to date. Our in-house research identified Reading as meeting our investment criteria given its strong employment and transport connectivity. We have as an organisation worked with Campbell Gordon for a long time and knew that they would be the right partner for us to find the best opportunities in this location. They did an excellent job unearthing and identifying a number of options, and pursuing them on our behalf with great persistence. This ultimately resulted in our forward fund and purchase of Thames Quarter, which at 315 units is one of the most significant build to rent schemes in the south East of the UK. Campbell Gordon's vigour and determination were key to achieving our commercial objectives and ultimately acquiring the interest. We remain highly acquisitive and Campbell Gordon are working with us to acquire further assets in the Thames Valley, London and elsewhere.'
Steve Hollands Investment Manager
We were really pleased with the service we received from Campbell Gordon. They were spot on with their commercial advice right the way through and they were persistent and committed until we got over the line.
Simon Fruchter Principal, Thames Properties
Campbell Gordon are recognised as the 'go to' office specialists in Reading. I wanted to understand our options with this asset, ie whether to refurb for continued office use or redevelop into a residential scheme. They gave very valuable market and development advice that aided our assessment and planning strategy and I would certainly use them again if I required similar advice in the future.
Gerald Bishop Investment & Development Manager, Investra
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
Campbell Gordon have been around a long time and we knew they were well regarded. We knew Keith Wise was an experienced professional, so we approached him. It was definitely the right decision to appoint Keith. His commitment was total and his expertise and integrity helped us get a better result for our client. We had a great experience of the Campbell Gordon service and I am sure we would use them again should the need arise.
Sue O'Brien Head of Dispute Resolution, Pitmans Solicitors
I first used Campbell Gordon to advise on the sale of an office property with development land in Twyford. They provided a great level of service and good quality advice. Following this positive experience I have used their services to advise on a range of projects across the UK, from Liverpool to Wales. If we have a property where we need to get under the skin of its real long term value in investment or development terms, or where we need brokerage advice and services, I know that I can get in touch with Campbell Gordon and they will react quickly and get me the answers I need. I was particularly pleased with the disposal of our large factory site in Chepstow, it was a high value but unusual asset. It required sensitive handling, whilst remaining commercially robust, which Campbell Gordon achieved.
Kate Beauchamp Group Chief Legal Officer
We have used Campbell Gordon for many years to help maximise value in our industrial and office holdings in the Thames Valley. They offer a depth of knowledge about the dynamics of local occupier markets and bring tenacity and attention to detail to negotiations. Their advice is pragmatic and tailored to understand the investment management requirements of pension fund clients.
Richard Peacock Assistant Fund Manager, Aviva Investors
We were delighted to get hold of this site. We like working with Campbell Gordon, we are currently working with them on a number of other sites, mostly in West London. They have an eye for a good site, an ability to ignite dialogues with site owners and the persistence to push through and make deals happen.
Dudley Mills Land Development Director, Kebbell Homes
I have found Campbell Gordon’s ability to listen, understand and then advise to be of an extremely high value. They took time to really understand our needs, which is quite unusual. They have demonstrated a sensitivity and deftness of touch that has been critical in getting the very best outcome. At that same time I have found their persistence and tenacity to be of great value in driving the best possible commercial arrangements for the College. It has been a pleasure working with Duncan Campbell and the rest of the Campbell Gordon team. They clearly genuinely care about the quality of the service they provide. I would not hesitate to recommend their services to another party.
Campbell Christie CBE Principal and Chief Executive
Beacontree Plaza is a great little office park, and we are not intending to redevelop any time soon. However as a long term investor, with the site allocations effecting the planning decisions right up to 2026, we felt it was important to give ourselves the option for redevelopment if we think that is appropriate in the future. Campbell Gordon are always right on top of these things and spotted that there was a window of opportunity to make our case last year. They also have a knack for seeing how to get the most out of a piece of land so I am pleased to continue to have their advice through this process.
Andrew Thomson Commercial Manager, Freshwater Group
I have worked with Campbell Gordon for many years, so I knew they understood this market well. They carried out a number of key tasks for us including an office letting campaign, planning support and ultimately the sale for residential conversion. We were delighted with the outcome and price achieved.
Matthew Cunliffe Fund Manager
Campbell Gordon worked hard over a long period of time to ensure we secured the optimum price for this asset. Their position and contacts in this market meant they were able to find the best buyer. They also had the skills and patience to overcome a number of challenging circumstances that arose, and marshal the transaction through to a successful completion.
Malcolm McPhail Managing Director
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