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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Spring Budget 2023
On March 15, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt unveiled the spring budget. Daryl Perry, Head of Research for UK&I at Cushman & Wakefield discusses what this means for the consumer, businesses, levelling up, sustainability, and real estate.
Daryl Perry • 16/03/2023

Cushman & Wakefield Releases European Macro Outlook for Multiple Asset Sectors
Cushman & Wakefield releases its European Macro Outlook, forecasting they expect a mild recession to occur in the U.K. and the euro area in the first half of 2023, followed by improving growth in the latter half as the macro headwinds begin to fade.
09/03/2023

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

European Offices Recapture Their Momentum With Leasing Activity Up 15%
Market analysis from real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield shows that Europe’s office leasing markets are in rude health as they reap the benefits of markets fully reopening from Covid-related restrictions.
13/02/2023

Cushman & Wakefield Appoints Partner To Lead North West Residential Valuation & Advisory Team
Commercial real estate services firm, Cushman & Wakefield, has appointed Chris Taylor as a Partner to lead its Residential Valuation & Advisory team in the North West.
07/02/2023

Page Group acquires 40,000 sq ft London HQ at 80 Strand
FTSE 250 recruitment business, Page Group has signed the lease for a new London HQ at the iconic 80 Strand in Covent Garden.
02/02/2023

Prime Rental Growth Across Europe Accelerates As Demand For Best in Class Space Holds Firm
Cushman & Wakefield’s latest DNA of Real Estate research report, which examines trends in prime rents and yields across Europe, highlights a divergence between occupational and investment markets in Q4 2022.
02/02/2023

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

David Davidson To Retire
David Davidson, Chair of Cushman & Wakefield’s Scottish business and Head of Capital Markets Scotland, will retire in March after a 31-year career with the firm. He will be succeeded as Head of Capital Markets Scotland by Stephen Bibby.
12/01/2023

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
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We support you throughout the entire workplace lifecycle, creating a workplace aligned to business objectives, enhancing organisational performance and engaging employees.
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We support you throughout the entire workplace lifecycle, creating a workplace aligned to business objectives, enhancing organisational performance and engaging employees.
Insights

Article • Multifamily
How Long Does It Take To Fill An Elderly Care Home?

Insights • Office
European Banking System: Not a Simple Game of Dominos

Insights • Office
European Obsolescence Equals Opportunity

Article • Residential

Research • Economy
European Macro Outlook: What’s in a number?

MarketBeat • Insights

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.

Research
UK Self Storage Annual Report 2022

Research • Data Center
Data Centre European Secondary Markets Report
UK INSIGHTS

Article • Multifamily
How Long Does It Take To Fill An Elderly Care Home?

Insights • Office
European Banking System: Not a Simple Game of Dominos

Insights • Office
European Obsolescence Equals Opportunity

Article • Residential

Research • Economy
European Macro Outlook: What’s in a number?

MarketBeat • Insights

Research • Data Center

Insights • Investment / Capital Markets
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