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From left to right, Lismore directors: Chris Macfarlane, Simon Cusiter, Richard Mackie and Colin Finlayson.
Four of Scotland’s most respected commercial property advisors have launched Lismore, a brand new real estate investment and development advisory firm.
Founded in response to market demand for a personal and high quality approach, Lismore’s specialist services will cover sales and acquisitions, development fundings and joint ventures, across all property sectors.
The firm will be jointly owned by directors, Simon Cusiter, Colin Finlayson, Chris Macfarlane and Richard Mackie, who have operated in senior positions at the leading edge of the investment and development market in Scotland for 30 years.
Colin Finlayson comments: “We strongly believe there is a real gap in Scotland for an alternative niche advisor that thinks differently and is completely focused on providing a high quality and bespoke service to clients.
“We bring a deep understanding of capital and occupier markets, coupled with market-leading transactional experience. We are totally geared to help clients maximise value and meet their investment objectives”
Formerly directors of JLL, the team is one of the most experienced group of real estate advisors in Scotland. Chris, Simon and Richard were partners at King Sturge prior to the merger with JLL in 2011. Colin had been at JLL for 20 years and was a regional director in the national investment team.
Over the years, they have developed an enviable reputation in the market and have handled over 400 transactions, with a deal value of over £4 billion.
Chris Macfarlane adds: “It’s an exciting time to be starting the business and the reaction we have had from clients and the market has been fantastic and very positive. The fact that we are an established team that has worked together on many of Scotland’s top property deals for many years will allow us to hit the ground running.
“Our shared values, ethics and enthusiasm will ensure that we’ll provide our clients with the best possible service and advice. Being small and agile, but with decades of experience, allows us the flexibility to adapt quickly to changing market conditions and help clients understand emerging trends.”
Lismore will operate from an office base in Edinburgh’s George Street and will focus on the Scottish market. The team have produced a launch video which can be viewed at: Launch Video
For further information, please contact:
Chris Macfarlane | Colin Finlayson
T: 0131 202 4560 | E: hello@lismore-re.com
colin.finlayson@lismore-re.com | chris.macfarlane@lismore-re.com
simon.cusiter@lismore-re.com | richard.mackie@lismore-re.com
Notes to editors: About Lismore (www.lismore-re.com)
Lismore was founded in March 2020 to provide intelligent market advice, delivered by a highly experienced and passionate team of directors at the leading edge of the investment and development market in Scotland.
Lismore helps to create value for clients through honest and strategic advice, excellent relationships and a committed approach to deal execution.
Lismore specialise in advising clients on investment sales and acquisitions, development funding and consultancy and strategic asset management. The directors all previously held senior director roles within JLL and have collectively advised on over 400 transactions with a value in excess of £4billion.
