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
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.
- Legal & General
- Aviva
- Hammerson
- Hines
- Sterling Property Ventures
- Gowling
- Hogan Lovell
- Eon
- Uniper
- RICS
- BSc
- MRICS
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Cushman & Wakefield Advises On The Sale of The Holiday Inn Express Southampton
Cushman & Wakefield’s UK Hospitality team has advised Brightbay Real Estate Partners (BBREP) on the sale of the Holiday Inn Express Southampton, M27 J7 to UK-based family office Hunton Hotels.
21/12/2023
Cushman & Wakefield Welcomes Senior Hire To UK Capital Markets Team
Global real estate services firm, Cushman & Wakefield, has appointed James Yates as a Partner to its UK Capital Markets team.
24/11/2023
Cushman & Wakefield Announces Tom Nuttall As Head of UK Valuation & Advisory
Nuttall, who joined the firm as a graduate, will succeed Karen Clements who is retiring at the end of the year.
02/11/2023
Cushman & Wakefield Expands UK Student Accommodation Team With Senior Hire
Cushman & Wakefield has appointed John Freker as a Partner to its UK Student Accommodation team.
01/11/2023
Cushman & Wakefield Announces UK & Ireland Promotions To Partner And International Partner
Senior promotions are across Cushman & Wakefield’s UK&I-based business lines and Global Occupier Services.
30/10/2023
Cushman & Wakefield Hires Logistics & Industrial Capital Markets Partner
Cushman & Wakefield has further strengthened its UK Logistics & Industrial team by hiring capital markets specialist Christopher Robinson as a Partner.
25/09/2023
Cushman & Wakefield’s UK Residential Team Hires Emily Fox As A Partner
Commercial real estate services firm, Cushman & Wakefield, has appointed Emily Fox as a Partner to lead its Residential Valuation & Advisory team in the Midlands.
20/09/2023
Coventry University Sells 627-Bed First Generation Halls of Residence To Frogmore
Advised by Cushman & Wakefield, Coventry University has sold a 627-bed first-generation halls of residence with significant asset management opportunities for an undisclosed sum to Frogmore.
01/08/2023
Year-End Central London Office Leasing Figures Show a Changing Landscape
Year-End Central London Office Leasing Figures Show a Changing Landscape
14/02/2023
Cushman & Wakefield Expands UK Research & Insight Team
Cushman & Wakefield has appointed Kiran Patel as an Associate Director within its UK Research & Insight team, focusing on the offices sector.
24/01/2023
Cushman & Wakefield Strengthens Residential Development Team
Cushman & Wakefield has expanded its land, development and planning team in Leeds with the appointment of Matt Brear as Associate Director.
12/01/2023
MyCity 2023
This autumn, we’re excited to unpack our vision for the future of six UK cities: London, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, Leeds and Edinburgh. We consider how well placed each is to manage the challenges and opportunities ahead.
SERVICES
Total Workplace
Total Workplace brings industry leading thought leadership, strategy and guidance to help clients implement innovative and consistent solutions through the use of tools, technologies and best practices.
Integrated Portfolio Management
Our commercial property management services focus our Transaction Management, Portfolio Administration and Portfolio Strategy activity around our clients’ business challenges and priorities.
Global Occupier Services
Portfolio Services Centre (PSC)
Cushman & Wakefield’s global Portfolio Service Centres (PSC’s) are global, multi-disciplined, connected teams of real estate professionals that partner with on-site/in-market teams to deliver fully-integrated services to Cushman & Wakefield’s clients.
Logistics & Industrial Lease Advisory
The Lease Advisory team is an experienced, dynamic, innovative and proactive team.
Office Lease Advisory
Our Lease Advisory team is an experienced, dynamic, innovative and proactive commercial team.
Project Development Services
Facilities Services
Rethinking Properties
Rethinking Properties
Rethinking Properties
Rethinking Properties
Insights
MarketBeat
Research
Research
UK Self Storage Annual Report 2024
Research • Workplace
Research
Hospitality Market Trends & Data
The latest hospitality market insights are based on the in-depth analysis of our extensive data sets, surveys of investors, operators and lenders and up-to-date market intelligence from our team members on-the-ground in all major European markets.
Article • Sustainability / ESG
Sustainable Dilapidations – Shifting Trends in The Green Agenda
Article • Sustainability / ESG
Landlords vs Tenants: Future MEES Conflicts
Research • Economy
Tech Cities: The Global Intersection of Talent and Real Estate
Insights • Sustainability / ESG
Research
Residential Development Land Report
The London residential land market has seen mixed success in recent times, whilst the South East is seeing record land values being achieved.
Insights • Sustainability / ESG
20 Things you Need to Know About Sustainability and Property
UK INSIGHTS
MarketBeat
Research
Research
UK Self Storage Annual Report 2024
Research • Workplace
Research
Hospitality Market Trends & Data
The latest hospitality market insights are based on the in-depth analysis of our extensive data sets, surveys of investors, operators and lenders and up-to-date market intelligence from our team members on-the-ground in all major European markets.
Article • Sustainability / ESG
Sustainable Dilapidations – Shifting Trends in The Green Agenda
Article • Sustainability / ESG
Landlords vs Tenants: Future MEES Conflicts
Research
EMEA Data Centre Market Update
Insights
Research • Economy
Tech Cities: The Global Intersection of Talent and Real Estate
FEATURED STORIES
JP Boden & Co • Retail
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Omnicom Europe Limited • Technology
Omnicom Europe Limited had to relocate from over ten properties into one over 4 years.
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Boehringer Ingelheim • Life Sciences
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Confidential Government Client • Government
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Confidential Health Insurance Client • Healthcare
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Battersea Power Station Development Company • Retail
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Crestyl
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Hines • Retail
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JP Boden & Co • Retail
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Omnicom Europe Limited • Technology
Omnicom Europe Limited had to relocate from over ten properties into one over 4 years.