Business Details
18 Years
experience
Commercial Property Consultancy Services
Established in 2008 through the merger of Towlers and Carter & Co, we combine over six decades of regional expertise with national-scale capabilities. Our team of experienced directors and surveyors delivers tailored property solutions across commercial, industrial, and retail sectors. Recognised with consecutive industry awards, we maintain a client-focused approach supported by advanced technology and collaborative service integration. With a proven track record in asset management and strategic consultancy, we serve major institutions and private clients across the UK.Our commitment to retaining talent ensures continuity, with many team members dedicating their careers to our firm. Operating from Leeds, York, and Durham offices, we provide comprehensive services including valuations, property management, and development strategies. Regulated by RICS, we uphold rigorous compliance standards while maintaining flexibility to address evolving market demands. Our regional market knowledge, combined with national transactional expertise, positions us as a trusted partner for property consultancy needs.
Services
Industrial Agency
Office Agency
Retail Agency
Investment Agency
Property Management
Building Consultancy
Development
Dilapidations
Professional Services
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We offer 15 consecutive years as Yorkshire's most active commercial property agent
- Our director-led teams combine national transactional expertise with regional market knowledge
- We maintain 30+ professionals managing over 5,000 properties nationwide
- Our RICS-regulated services ensure compliance with industry best practices
- We provide seamless multi-disciplinary solutions through integrated department collaboration
Associations and certifications
- RICS
Services
Industrial Agency
Our award-winning industrial agency team specialises in strategic property solutions across key commercial hubs along the M62 and M1 corridors. With extensive local market knowledge, we deliver tailored advice on value assessment and market positioning for distribution centres, manufacturing facilities, and logistics hubs. Our director-led approach combines international best practices with regional expertise to transform challenging sites into successful developments.
Office Agency
Recognised as Yorkshire's most active office agent since 2010, we handle 40% of all Leeds office transactions. Our team provides market-leading advice on city centre and suburban office spaces, supporting major property funds and private clients through acquisitions, sales, and strategic leasing arrangements. Proactive marketing strategies deliver consistent results even in challenging economic conditions.
Property Management
As the North's largest independent property manager, we oversee 5,000+ commercial assets valued in excess of 2 billion. Our 30-strong team provides comprehensive services including rent control, maintenance management, and compliance monitoring. Integrated systems ensure efficient service charge accounting and asset protection across retail, industrial, and office portfolios spanning the UK.
Building Consultancy
Our building consultancy offers end-to-end solutions from investment surveys to project management. Specialising in lease advisory services and dilapidation assessments, we provide RICS-compliant guidance on property condition, maintenance strategies, and regulatory compliance. The team collaborates with other departments to deliver coordinated asset management strategies for commercial property owners.
Retail Agency
With unrivalled regional market knowledge, our retail specialists handle shop unit transactions and strategic portfolio management. We develop creative solutions for leasehold disposals and provide ongoing consultancy for landlords and tenants. Recognised with Estates Gazette's Regional Retail award, we maintain a comprehensive understanding of northern England's occupational retail markets.
People
Ian Greenwood
Managing Director
With over 25 years in commercial property, Ian leads our industrial agency team. He specialises in strategic development and has brokered major deals across Yorkshire's key logistics hubs.
Richard Fraser
Director
A qualified surveyor with 18 years' experience, Richard heads the office agency division. He has managed 40% of Leeds' office transactions since 2010 and advises major property investment funds.
Matthew Faulkes
Director
Leading property management operations, Matthew oversees 5,000+ commercial assets. With 15 years at Carter Towler, he ensures compliance with RICS standards across all managed portfolios.
Alison Jackson
Director
Chartered building surveyor specialising in dilapidations and asset management. Alison provides expert witness services and leads technical assessments for commercial property disputes.
Jacques Esterhuizen
Director
Head of investment agency with 10 years' experience in industrial property markets. He has concluded 100M+ in high-profile deals including NHS sale-and-leaseback arrangements.
Questions
What commercial property services do you offer?
We provide industrial, office, and retail agency services alongside property management, building consultancy, and investment advisory solutions across the UK.
Which areas do you cover?
Our primary focus areas include Leeds, York, Durham, and the wider Yorkshire region, with nationwide property management capabilities across the UK.
How experienced is your team?
Our directors have 15-25 years' experience each, supported by 30+ professionals managing £2B+ in commercial assets and handling 40% of Leeds' office transactions.
Are you RICS regulated?
Yes, we operate under RICS regulation for compliance matters and maintain client money protection certification.
Reviews (2)
Emily Nunwick
Oct 09, 2018
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Very high pressure sales techniques that skirt the line between what is or isn't kosher. Avoid if you are a vendor with any moral compass.
Asrar Ul-Haq
May 16, 2018
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Spent 3 weeks contacting this company trying to get details of a property they were advertising 'for sale'. Called every day for the first week and numerous times during the second and third week. Emailed people in the company and each time I was told, one person was out and the other was in a meeting. Eventually got a call back to say the property was sold.
Appalling level of customer care. I would not recommend this company
Appalling level of customer care. I would not recommend this company
