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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European Real Estate Market Gaining Momentum Heading into 2025
Improving economic indicators such as GDP growth and resilient labour markets, coupled with more favourable financing conditions, are set to provide positive momentum for the European real estate market in 2025, according to Cushman & Wakefield’s ’EMEA Outlook 2025’ report.
Richard Coleman • 11/12/2024
Cushman & Wakefield Appoints Capital Markets Heavyweight James Dunne As Head Of UK Living
Cushman & Wakefield has continued its expansion in the Living sector with the appointment of capital markets heavyweight James Dunne as its Head of UK Living.
15/11/2024
Take-Up of London Grade A Office Space Exceeds Pre-Pandemic Levels by 4%
New data from global real estate advisor Cushman & Wakefield highlights the continued and sustained appeal of Grade A office space in Central London, as leasing take-up volumes exceed the pre-pandemic five-year quarterly average by 4% in Q3 2024.
15/11/2024
Cushman & Wakefield Appoints New Head of Central London Development
Cushman & Wakefield has appointed Henry Fellows as its new Head of Central London Development.
Lauren Joselyn • 06/11/2024
Cushman & Wakefield to Acquire Its Affiliate In Finland
Global real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire its affiliate in Finland. The deal is expected to complete in January 2025 and is subject to customary closing conditions.
Richard Coleman • 06/11/2024
Cushman & Wakefield Announces New UK Head of Sustainability
Cushman & Wakefield has announced Megan Such as Head of Sustainability for the UK.
06/11/2024
Autumn Budget: Implications for Real Estate
On October 30th 2024, Rachel Reeves became the first female chancellor to deliver a Budget.
Edward Bavister • 30/10/2024
Cushman & Wakefield’s Investment Atlas Identifies Top European Markets For Capital Markets Opportunities
The UK and Germany top a list of European commercial property markets presenting the greatest opportunities for investors, according to Cushman & Wakefield.
Lauren Joselyn • 30/10/2024
Cushman & Wakefield Promotes David Gingell To Co-Head Of EMEA Equity, Debt & Structured Finance
Cushman & Wakefield has promoted David Gingell to Co-Head of its EMEA Equity, Debt & Structured Finance (ED&SF) team.
Richard Coleman • 23/09/2024
Cushman & Wakefield Bolsters Market-leading London Retail & Leisure Team
Global real estate advisors, Cushman & Wakefield has appointed Tors Hayward and Alice Vaughan as Associates within its Central London Retail & Leisure team.
Richard Coleman • 20/09/2024
Sustainable Warehouses Command 19% Price Premium Underlining ‘Flight To Quality’ In European Logistics Investment
Logistics real estate investors are willing to pay nearly a fifth more (19%) for European warehouses with high sustainability credentials (BREEAM Very Good or above) over assets rated below that benchmark, according to Cushman & Wakefield.
Richard Coleman • 12/09/2024
Stronger Q4 Helps UK Logistics & Industrial Sector Return To Pre-Pandemic Activity Levels in 2023
Occupier demand for logistics and industrial space returned to its pre-pandemic norms following a year of tough market conditions, according to newly-published data from global real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield.
09/01/2024
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