David Tonks
International Partner • United Kingdom

Local Office:
Temple Court Bull Street
Birmingham,
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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What's new

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

Office Leasing Activity Up 4% in ‘Big Six’ Regional Markets in 2022
New data from real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield reveals that regional office leasing activity is following the trends seen in London and is demonstrating structural shifts in office demand.
16/02/2023

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.
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Cushman & Wakefield is the market leader of self storage valuation and advisory across the globe. Locally, our Australia and New Zealand Self Storage Advisory Group are the best at what they do. As registered valuers in all States and Territories, the Cushman & Wakefield Self Storage team undertake valuations for all major lenders, owners and stakeholders across Australia and New Zealand.
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Insights

Research • Sustainability / ESG
Unlocking Sustainable Success: The Rise of ESG Benchmarks in Real Estate

Article

Insights • Sustainability / ESG
Navigating the latest RICS Standard and the impact on Valuation and Sustainability

MarketBeat

Insights • Economy
Unpacking The 2023 Autumn Statement

Research
Elderly Care Real Estate Scorecard

Research
Main Streets Across the World 2023

Research
Hotel Market Spotlight: London

Research
UK Self Storage Annual Report 2023

Insights • Sustainability / ESG

Insights
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

Research • Sustainability / ESG
Unlocking Sustainable Success: The Rise of ESG Benchmarks in Real Estate

Article

Insights • Sustainability / ESG
Navigating the latest RICS Standard and the impact on Valuation and Sustainability

MarketBeat

Insights • Economy
Unpacking The 2023 Autumn Statement

Research
Elderly Care Real Estate Scorecard

Research
Main Streets Across the World 2023

Research
Hotel Market Spotlight: London

Research
EMEA Data Centre Market Update

Insights
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.