David Tonks
International Partner • United Kingdom
Local Office:
1 Colmore Square
Birmingham, B4 6AJ
United Kingdom
Office: +44 121 697 7313
Mobile: +44 7771604536
David Tonks
International Partner • United Kingdom
About
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.
Clients
- Legal & General
- Aviva
- Hammerson
- Hines
- Sterling Property Ventures
- Gowling
- Hogan Lovell
- Eon
- Uniper
- RICS
Education
- BSc
- MRICS
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Cushman & Wakefield Appoints Chris Bennett As Head of London Offices Capital Markets
Cushman & Wakefield has appointed experienced real estate finance leader Chris Bennett as Head of London Offices Capital Markets.
Richard Coleman • 10/07/2025
From Caution to Strategic Conviction: European Real Estate Finds Its Footing
European real estate is still a strong play, offering real income-producing assets backed by solid long-term trends and fundamentals says Cushman & Wakefield.
Lauren Joselyn • 11/06/2025
Grade A London Office Space Facing Considerable Squeeze Beyond 2025
New quarterly London office data from Cushman & Wakefield highlights the constrained conditions faced by occupiers seeking Grade A space in London and points to further challenges to come, with just 5.91 million sq ft of total office space currently under construction and available beyond 2025.
Lauren Joselyn • 06/05/2025
European Commercial Real Estate Sector To Weather Impact Of Tariff Uncertainty And Continue Expansion
Cushman & Wakefield report publishes report analysing economic and property impacts of the first 100 days of Donald Trump’s second presidential term.
Richard Coleman • 01/05/2025
Cushman & Wakefield Appoints New Head Of UK Student Accommodation
James Woolley takes the helm of the UK Student Accommodation team.
Richard Coleman • 28/04/2025
Occupiers Focus On The Core As The City Breaks Record For Central London Office Leasing Deals
The City of London set a new record for office leasing deals in a calendar year with 339 transactions over 5,000 sq ft in 2024.
Lauren Joselyn • 24/04/2025
Time to Turn the Tide: Cushman & Wakefield’s Latest TIME Score Points to a Significant Juncture in Investment Recovery
The European real estate market is currently at a defining moment, with the upcoming months playing a crucial role in shaping the strength and sustainability of its recovery according to Cushman & Wakefield’s latest TIME Score.
Lauren Joselyn • 10/03/2025
Cushman & Wakefield Appoints Patrick Hogan As Head Of EMEA Living Capital Markets
Real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield has appointed Patrick Hogan as Head of EMEA Living Capital Markets.
Richard Coleman • 06/03/2025
Iversen Building Reaches Full Occupancy At The Oxford Science Park
The Iversen Building, a new purpose-built ‘lab ready’ 86,000 sq ft building based at The Oxford Science Park (TOSP), has reached 100% occupancy only twelve months after practical completion.
Vikki McCrindle • 28/02/2025
Cushman & Wakefield Welcomes Senior Hire To UK Capital Markets Team
Global real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield has appointed Rob Woods as a Partner to its UK Capital Markets team.
Richard Coleman • 18/02/2025
Cushman & Wakefield Bolsters UK Hospitality Capital Markets Team With Double Hire
Real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield has added to its growing Hospitality Capital Markets team in London by hiring Andrew Horder as a Partner and Anastasia Cooper as a Consultant.
Richard Coleman • 07/02/2025
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Will the government’s Plan for Change drive regional office market growth?
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The Rippling Repercussions of Rising Rates
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The Role of Cities in Defining Our Environmental Future
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JP Boden & Co • Retail
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ArchCo Portfolio Valuation • Industrial & Retail
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Valuations for Multi-Let Industrial Assets • Industrial
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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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Battersea Power Station Development Company • Retail
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Hines • Retail
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