David Tonks
International Partner • United Kingdom
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Birmingham, B4 6AJ
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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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What's new
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Cushman & Wakefield Announces Raft Of Associate Director, Associate, And Senior Surveyor Promotions Across UK & Ireland
Promotions are across Cushman & Wakefield’s UK&I-based business lines
25/07/2024
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UK Hotel Investment In H1 Up 210% From H1 2023 To Nearly £4Bn
Transaction volumes in the UK hotel real estate market have significantly increased in the first half of 2024.
Richard Coleman • 22/07/2024
Cushman & Wakefield Appoints Head of Living Land And Development
Firm continues Living sector expansion with hire of Anthony Dixon from Allsop
Richard Coleman • 01/07/2024
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Cushman & Wakefield Continues Living Sector Expansion With Two Key UK Residential Capital Markets Hires
Cushman & Wakefield has announced two Residential Capital Markets hires in the UK as it continues to expand its Living sector team.
Vikki McCrindle • 16/05/2024
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Cushman & Wakefield Signs For New West End Office At Derwent London’s 25 Baker Street
Cushman & Wakefield has exchanged contracts on new office accommodation at 25 Baker Street, London, a brand new, Derwent London development. Baker Street will replace Portman Square as Cushman & Wakefield’s West End office from September 2025.
Richard Coleman • 08/05/2024
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Cushman & Wakefield’s UK Valuation & Advisory Team Welcomes Partner and Head of Sustainability
Gillian Bowman joins from Knight Frank to take on the role.
Vikki McCrindle • 01/05/2024
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Cushman & Wakefield Makes Key UK Healthcare Appointments
Real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield has further strengthened its UK Healthcare team with key appointments, including hiring Peter Farnes formerly a Senior Director at CBRE.
Vikki McCrindle • 24/04/2024
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Cushman & Wakefield Appoints Mark Hingston As Managing Director, Asset Services EMEA
Cushman & Wakefield has promoted Mark Hingston to Managing Director, Asset Services EMEA.
Richard Coleman • 22/04/2024
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Cushman & Wakefield Promotes Frederic Le Fichoux To Head of Hotel Transactions EMEA
Real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield has promoted Frederic Le Fichoux to Head of Hotel Transactions EMEA.
Vikki McCrindle • 10/04/2024
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Cushman & Wakefield Announces UK Specialist Markets Valuation & Advisory Lead
Real estate services firm, Cushman & Wakefield, has today announced that Jonathan Stickells has been appointed to head up its national Specialist Markets Valuation & Advisory team.
Richard Coleman • 13/03/2024
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UK Logistics & Industrial Outlook
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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.
UK INSIGHTS
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Research
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Research • Supply Chain
UK Logistics & Industrial Outlook
Research • Sustainability / ESG
Elevating Manchester’s Urban Inclusivity
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MarketBeat
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Article • Investment / Capital Markets
Insights
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Research
EMEA Data Centre Market Update
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Research
Life Sciences: Golden Triangle Lab Report
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MarketBeat
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.
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Cushman & Wakefield – Birmingham Office • Commercial Real Estate
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JP Boden & Co • Retail
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