Business Details
Your Trusted Commercial Property Partner in Newcastle
We are Naylors Gavin Black Gavin Black, your Commercial Property People for the North East. Established as a highly regarded firm of Chartered Surveyors and Commercial Property Consultants based in Newcastle upon Tyne, we combine decades of market experience with a dynamic approach to deliver exceptional results. Our advice is rooted in a deep understanding of the commercial property sector, underpinned by RICS regulation and compliance with industry standards. We prioritise client needs through a straightforward, open, and honest approach, offering a joined-up service across all property sectors. Our team of specialists provides tailored solutions in Property Investment, Industrial Agency, Office Agency, Building Consultancy, and more.As regional market leaders, we are committed to maintaining our reputation through integrity, transparency, and long-term client relationships. Our property management services ensure compliance, efficiency, and tenant satisfaction, while our ESG initiatives reflect our dedication to sustainability. With a focus on the North East, we deliver national expertise and a personal touch, ensuring clients benefit from our local market knowledge and industry-leading insights.
Services
Property Investment
Industrial Agency
Office Agency
Building Consultancy
Occupier Services
Rating
Company Secretarial
Property Management
Retail Agency
Asset Management
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in commercial property consultancy in the North East.
- Our team consists of RICS qualified professionals and accredited facilities managers.
- We offer a joined-up service across all commercial property sectors.
- We are regulated by the RICS and comply with Practice Statement 'Service Charges in Commercial Property'.
- Our client-centric approach ensures transparent communication and tailored solutions.
Associations and certifications
- RICS
What people say
Professional and efficient service
Excellent reputation
Trust and transparency
Highly professional approach
Delighted with expertise
Services
Property Investment
Our Property Investment service specialises in guiding clients through commercial real estate acquisitions and disposals. With expertise in the North East market, we provide strategic advice on market trends, valuation, and negotiation. Our RICS-regulated team ensures transparent, data-driven decisions to maximise returns while aligning with client objectives.
Industrial Agency
Industrial Agency focuses on leasing and sales of industrial properties across the North East. We offer tailored solutions for occupiers and investors, leveraging local market insights to identify opportunities. Our team manages marketing, tenant representation, and transaction negotiations, ensuring efficient outcomes aligned with client needs.
Building Consultancy
Building Consultancy provides expert advice on property management, refurbishment, and compliance. Our RICS-qualified surveyors address dilapidations, lease renewals, and maintenance strategies. We deliver cost-effective solutions to enhance property value and ensure adherence to regulatory standards, supporting both landlords and tenants.
Property Management
Property Management ensures efficient operation of commercial assets through RICS-compliant service charge administration. Our team handles tenant relations, maintenance coordination, and financial reporting, prioritising transparency and tenant satisfaction. We provide regular audits and proactive management to optimise property performance.
Office Agency
Office Agency specialises in leasing and sales of office spaces across the North East. We offer strategic marketing, tenant representation, and market analysis to meet occupier and investor needs. Our local expertise ensures clients secure optimal locations and terms, supported by a client-first approach.
People
Keith Stewart
Managing Partner - Industrial Agency
Keith Stewart is a Managing Partner at Naylors Gavin Black Gavin Black, specialising in Industrial Agency. With extensive experience in the North East property market, he provides strategic advice on industrial property transactions, leveraging deep local insights to deliver tailored solutions for clients.
Angus White
Partner - Property Management
Angus White is a Partner leading Property Management at Naylors Gavin Black Gavin Black. He oversees RICS-compliant service charge management and tenant relations, ensuring efficient property operations. His expertise in facilities management and client-focused approach enhance tenant satisfaction and asset performance.
Fergus Laird
Partner - Investment
Fergus Laird is a Partner specialising in Property Investment. With over 20 years of experience, he advises clients on commercial property acquisitions and disposals, combining market knowledge with strategic insight to achieve optimal investment outcomes across the North East.
Chris Donabie
Partner - Investment
Chris Donabie is a Partner in the Investment team, offering expert guidance on commercial property transactions. His focus on client needs and market trends ensures informed decision-making, supported by a strong track record in the North East investment sector.
Katy Clark
Partner - Property Management
Katy Clark is a Partner in Property Management, overseeing RICS-regulated service charge compliance and tenant engagement. Her proactive management style and attention to detail ensure efficient property operations and long-term client satisfaction across commercial portfolios.
Questions
What commercial property services do you offer?
We offer Property Investment, Industrial Agency, Office Agency, Building Consultancy, Property Management, and more, tailored to client needs across the North East.
Which areas do you serve?
We focus on the North East of England, including Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham, Sunderland, and Gateshead, with national transaction support.
Are you regulated by RICS?
Yes, we are RICS-regulated and comply with Practice Statement 'Service Charges in Commercial Property', ensuring industry standards and client trust.
How do you manage property portfolios?
Our RICS-qualified team provides proactive management, tenant engagement, financial reporting, and compliance checks to optimise property performance and client returns.
What ESG initiatives do you support?
We prioritise sustainability through energy efficiency, waste reduction, local sourcing, and community support via the Naylors Gavin Black Gavin Black Gavin Black Fund.
Reviews (2)
Mohammed Khan
Jun 17, 2021
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Tried calling about a property. They seem uninterested. Dont pick up the phone and when they do they say will call back and never do.
Jonny O.
May 15, 2021
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My experience with Naylors has been diabolical. The pictures attached are 'tolerable' common parts according to my contact at Naylors. I moved into a premises with an unchecked boiler that did not function, and upon my complaint, 1 week later when the boiler was checked, it was condemned. I was left without a boiler for a further 4 weeks before someone was contracted to to resolve it. Furthermore, the kitchen was left in a completely unhygienic condition - upon my complaints, I was told this was in fact tolerable. The female W/C leaks out of the toilet. There is a horrendous smell emanating from
