David Tonks
International Partner • United Kingdom

Local Office:
1 Colmore Square
Birmingham, B4 6AJ
United Kingdom
Office: +44 121 697 7313
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David Tonks
International Partner • United Kingdom
About
David leads the Repurposing team, delivering strategic property consultancy and real estate transaction advice to a range of private sector clients.
With over 30 years of real estate experience he has advised occupiers and investors on property acquisitions and disposals, advised on landlord and tenant matters, advised on occupier strategy as well as investment and development across a range of sectors.
David was previously Head of Cushman & Wakefield’s Birmingham office incorporating 260 full time employees serving clients across the full real estate cycle.
As client manager for a range of occupiers, investors and developers in both the private and public sector, David has provided strategic advice encompassing abroad range of development and investment projects and overseeing a range of professional services, covering various property types on both a freehold and leasehold basis.
Clients
- Legal & General
- Aviva
- Hammerson
- Hines
- Sterling Property Ventures
- Gowling
- Hogan Lovell
- Eon
- Uniper
- RICS
Education
- BSc
- MRICS
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European Commercial Real Estate Sector To Weather Impact Of Tariff Uncertainty And Continue Expansion
Cushman & Wakefield report publishes report analysing economic and property impacts of the first 100 days of Donald Trump’s second presidential term.
Richard Coleman • 01/05/2025

Cushman & Wakefield Appoints New Head Of UK Student Accommodation
James Woolley takes the helm of the UK Student Accommodation team.
Richard Coleman • 28/04/2025

Occupiers Focus On The Core As The City Breaks Record For Central London Office Leasing Deals
The City of London set a new record for office leasing deals in a calendar year with 339 transactions over 5,000 sq ft in 2024.
Lauren Joselyn • 24/04/2025

Time to Turn the Tide: Cushman & Wakefield’s Latest TIME Score Points to a Significant Juncture in Investment Recovery
The European real estate market is currently at a defining moment, with the upcoming months playing a crucial role in shaping the strength and sustainability of its recovery according to Cushman & Wakefield’s latest TIME Score.
Lauren Joselyn • 10/03/2025
Cushman & Wakefield Appoints Patrick Hogan As Head Of EMEA Living Capital Markets
Real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield has appointed Patrick Hogan as Head of EMEA Living Capital Markets.
Richard Coleman • 06/03/2025

Iconic European Streets See 83 New Luxury Store Openings Despite Ongoing Luxury Market Transition
The European luxury retail real estate market continues to show resilience with further store openings in 2024 despite another year of transition in the luxury retail market, according to Cushman & Wakefield’s European Luxury Retail 2025 report.
Richard Coleman • 03/03/2025

Iversen Building Reaches Full Occupancy At The Oxford Science Park
The Iversen Building, a new purpose-built ‘lab ready’ 86,000 sq ft building based at The Oxford Science Park (TOSP), has reached 100% occupancy only twelve months after practical completion.
Vikki McCrindle • 28/02/2025

Cushman & Wakefield Welcomes Senior Hire To UK Capital Markets Team
Global real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield has appointed Rob Woods as a Partner to its UK Capital Markets team.
Richard Coleman • 18/02/2025
Stane Retail Park In Colchester Sells For £33.95M
In the first major retail park acquisition of 2025, a private South African investor client of Pembrey Asset Management has acquired Stane Retail Park, Colchester, from developer The Churchmanor Estates Company plc, for £33.95 million.
Richard Coleman • 17/02/2025

Cushman & Wakefield Makes UK Retail Capital Markets Partner Hire
UK Retail Capital Markets Partner Hire, Chris Watt, an in-town retail and leisure investment specialist, joins from Lunson Mitchenall
Richard Coleman • 10/02/2025

Cushman & Wakefield Bolsters UK Hospitality Capital Markets Team With Double Hire
Real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield has added to its growing Hospitality Capital Markets team in London by hiring Andrew Horder as a Partner and Anastasia Cooper as a Consultant.
Richard Coleman • 07/02/2025
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