Who We Are.
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.
We are client focused and results driven. We are agile, dynamic and innovative and we use our deep understanding of capital and occupier markets coupled with market-leading transactional experience to maximise value for our clients. We genuinely enjoy what we do and the clients we work with.
Our business is new but we are here for the long term. With a combined track record spanning over 100 years and over £6 billion of transactions, we can be trusted to deliver.
Our Values.
Our values and approach are the heart of our business. They allow us to be professional and reliable real estate advisors who focus on long term relationships.
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Our Team.
Expertise
Simon has over 20 years’ experience in the Scottish real estate market and is a specialist in investment agency. Previously, Simon was an Equity Partner at King Sturge before joining JLL as a Regional Director when the organisations merged in 2011. Simon advises leading UK and overseas institutions, property companies, private equity funds and private investors across all sectors of the Scottish investment market.
Track Record
Simon has been involved in some of the highest profile investment deals in the Scottish investment market with key clients including – Aberdeen Investments, Knight Property Group, M&G Real Estate, Columbia Threadneedle and Lothian Pension Fund.
Simon is a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
Expertise
Colin has over 20 years’ experience in the Scottish real estate market and is a specialist in investment agency and development funding. Previously, Colin was a Regional Director at JLL in the National Investment team.
Track Record
During his career, Colin has led on numerous high profile transactions in Scotland across the various sectors for leading investors and developers, including – Aberdeen Investments, Credit Suisse, DWS, Hines, M&G Real Estate, Invesco, Lothian Pension Fund, Patrizia AG, Union Investment and Urbium Capital.
Colin is a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and a member of the Investment Property Forum.
Expertise
Chris has over 30 years’ experience in the Scottish real estate market. He was an Equity Partner at King Sturge, managing the Edinburgh office from 2001-2006 before taking on the role of Partner in Charge of the Scottish business from 2006-2011. Following the acquisition of King Sturge by JLL in 2011, Chris led the highly successful Capital Markets team in Scotland.
Track Record
Chris has had many highlights during his career, being involved in some of the most significant investment transactions in Scotland across various sectors with key clients including – Aberdeen Investments, Aviva Investors, BP Investment Management, Ediston Real Estate, Federated Hermes, OLIM Property, Orchard Street Investment Management, Redevco UK and USS Investment Management.
Chris is a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and a member of the Investment Property Forum.
Expertise
Richard has over 15 years’ experience in the Scottish real estate market and is a specialist in investment agency. Previously, Richard was a Director at JLL in the National Investment team.
Track Record
Richard has had many highlights during his career to date, acting across a variety of sectors for key clients including – Aberdeen Investments, Columbia Threadneedle, Greenridge Investment Management, LXI REIT, Realty Income REIT, UBS Asset Management and West Ranga Developments.
Richard is a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
Expertise
Chris joined the team in November 2020 from Culverwell, where he worked for the previous five years. Chris has an in-depth knowledge of the Scottish market, specialising in retail investment, consultancy and agency.
Track Record
Chris has advised a diverse range of investors, landlords and occupiers, including – Artisan Real Estate, Broadland Properties, Buccleuch Property, Lothian Pension Fund and OLIM Property.
Chris is a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and holds the IPF Diploma in Real Estate Investment and Finance.
Expertise
Chrissie joined the team in 2024 from Knight Frank LLP, where she spent over three years in the Edinburgh Commercial Office. During her time there, she completed the non-cognate graduate scheme, gaining a wide range of experience across multiple departments. Alongside her work, she also completed an MSc in Real Estate from UCEM.
Track Record
Chrissie has played a key role in delivering excellent client care, tracking market trends, and assisting in strategic decisions for investors. She has developed strong expertise across various sectors and worked with key clients including – APAM, aberdeen, CBRE IM, Jamestown and Citivale.
Chrissie is a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
What Clients Say.
What We Do.
We’ve been at the forefront of the Scottish real estate market for some 30 years. During this time, we have advised leading investors and developers on over 400 transactions with a value in excess of £4 billion. We have worked on sales and acquisitions, development fundings and joint ventures across all sectors and have a broad and experienced view of the market.
Our clients are the lifeblood of our business and we are totally committed to delivering excellent results for them.
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Quarterly Reviews and Research
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TRANSACTIONS
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Lismore Real Estate Advisors have advised a US REIT on the forward funding and purchase of a new HGV sales and service
Lismore Real Estate Advisors are pleased to have advised abrdn on the acquisition of the iconic Johnnie Walker Experience at 145 Princes
Lismore Real Estate Advisors are pleased to have advised Knight Property Group on the sale of newly developed Belgrave Logistics Park in
Lismore Real Estate Advisors have advised a US REIT on the acquisition of Sainsbury’s Local at 32-36 Shandwick Place, Edinburgh. Situated in
Lismore Real Estate Advisors have advised Hines on the sale of 229-249 Buchanan Street, Glasgow to Land Securities plc. Situated at the
Lismore Real Estate Advisors have advised Hines on the sale of The Mint Building to Pontegadea. The Mint Building is located in
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Check out our brand new video that we’ve had fun producing to mark our journey so far. It has been a challenging
We are proud and delighted to have won the Scottish Property Awards Investment Agency Team of the Year 2021. It is fantastic
Real estate investment and development specialists, Lismore Real Estate Advisors is growing its Edinburgh-based operation with the appointment of Chris Thornton as
Image caption:From left to right, Lismore directors: Chris Macfarlane, Simon Cusiter, Richard Mackie and Colin Finlayson. Four of Scotland’s most respected commercial
Are you ready for more…? We are proud to announce the launch of Lismore Real Estate Advisors and are now ready to
Lismore Real Estate Advisors have advised a US REIT on the forward funding and purchase of a new HGV sales and service
Lismore Real Estate Advisors are pleased to have advised abrdn on the acquisition of the iconic Johnnie Walker Experience at 145 Princes
Lismore Real Estate Advisors are pleased to have advised Knight Property Group on the sale of newly developed Belgrave Logistics Park in
Lismore Real Estate Advisors have advised a US REIT on the acquisition of Sainsbury’s Local at 32-36 Shandwick Place, Edinburgh. Situated in
Lismore Real Estate Advisors have advised Hines on the sale of 229-249 Buchanan Street, Glasgow to Land Securities plc. Situated at the
Lismore Real Estate Advisors have advised Hines on the sale of The Mint Building to Pontegadea. The Mint Building is located in
Check out our brand new video that we’ve had fun producing to mark our journey so far. It has been a challenging
We are proud and delighted to have won the Scottish Property Awards Investment Agency Team of the Year 2021. It is fantastic
Real estate investment and development specialists, Lismore Real Estate Advisors is growing its Edinburgh-based operation with the appointment of Chris Thornton as
Image caption:From left to right, Lismore directors: Chris Macfarlane, Simon Cusiter, Richard Mackie and Colin Finlayson. Four of Scotland’s most respected commercial
Are you ready for more…? We are proud to announce the launch of Lismore Real Estate Advisors and are now ready to
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Contact.
67 George Street
Edinburgh | EH2 2JG
hello@lismore-re.com
0131 202 4560