David Tonks
International Partner • United Kingdom

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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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Grade A Accounts For Two Thirds Of Q1 Central London Office Take Up
Central London office occupiers’ focus on the best quality workplaces intensified in Q1 2023 with Grade A space accounting for two-thirds of leasing activity – the highest quarterly proportion since Q3 2018, according to global real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield.
Richard Coleman • 25/05/2023

UK Self Storage Industry To Exceed £1 Billion Annual Turnover In 2023
Operators’ revenues increased 6.5% to £990 million in 2022 as the sector’s growth continued despite the pressures on household budgets.
Richard Coleman • 17/05/2023

Cushman & Wakefield Appoints New Hospitality Sector Lead for UK & Ireland
Cushman & Wakefield has named Ed Fitch as Head of Hospitality UK & Ireland. In this new role, Fitch will be responsible for delivering best in class solutions for Cushman & Wakefield’s hospitality sector clients across its core service lines of Capital Markets, Development & Investor Services.
Richard Coleman • 24/04/2023

Sources Of Demand Evolving As UK Logistics & Industrial Take Up Reverts Towards Medium Term Average
Logistics and industrial occupiers leased and acquired 8.6 million sq ft of space in the UK during the first quarter of 2023, according to real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield.
Lauren Joselyn • 11/04/2023

The Race For The Best Office Space: Fit Out Costs Across Europe Rise 9%
The UK and Germany top the list of most expensive regions to fit out an office with costs expected to remain high in the near term before falling in 2024.
Lauren Joselyn • 05/04/2023

Archer Hotel Capital Completes Sale Of The Dilly Hotel In London
Archer Hotel Capital has completed the sale of London’s iconic The Dilly hotel to Fattal Group, owner of Leonardo Hotels UK & Ireland.
21/12/2022

Cushman & Wakefield Expands James Young’s Head of Investor Services EMEA Role To Include Asia Pacific
Cushman & Wakefield, a global leader in commercial real estate services, has expanded the role of James Young, Head of Investor Services EMEA, to also include the Asia Pacific region. The promotion will take effect from January 2023.
14/12/2022

The Crown Estate Appoints Cushman & Wakefield As Hospitality and Leisure Advisors Across Its London Portfolio
The Leisure & Restaurants Team at real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield, led by Matt Ashman, Megan Hutchinson and Matt Englender, has been appointed by The Crown Estate to advise on the Hospitality and Leisure aspects of its London portfolio.
14/12/2022

Cushman & Wakefield Advises Home Grown Hotels On Investment By KSL Capital Partners
Cushman & Wakefield has advised on the acquisition of Home Grown Hotels, the parent company of The Pig Hotels, by an affiliate of specialist travel and leisure private equity firm KSL.
04/04/2022
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Article • Residential

MarketBeat • Hospitality

Research • Forecast - Outlook

Research
UK Self Storage Annual Report 2023

MarketBeat • Insights

Insights • Lab
Life Sciences: Golden Triangle Report

Article • Workplace

Article • Sustainability
Greenwashing and the Sustainability Disclosure Requirements

Insights • Sustainability

Insights • Residential
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.
UK INSIGHTS

Article • Residential

MarketBeat • Hospitality

Research • Forecast - Outlook

Research
UK Self Storage Annual Report 2023

MarketBeat • Insights

Article • Workplace

Research • Data Center

Insights • Investment / Capital Markets
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.