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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Unique.
Honest.
Professional.
Passionate.
Responsible.
Agile.
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 – abrdn, Knight Property Group, M&G Real Estate, Columbia Threadneedle and Lothian Pension Fund.
Simon is a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and is a Registered Valuer.
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 – abrdn, City of Edinburgh Council, Credit Suisse, DWS, Hines, M&G Real Estate, Invesco, Palm Capital, Patrizia AG, Union Investment and Urbium Capital.
Colin is a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, a member of the Investment Property Forum and a Registered Valuer.
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 – abrdn, 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, a member of the Investment Property Forum and a Registered Valuer.
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 – abrdn, 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 and is a Registered Valuer.
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.
Chris is a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and holds the IPF Diploma in Real Estate Investment and Finance.
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.
Investment.
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Strategic.
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Quarterly Reviews and Research
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It feels like most investment agents will be singing a little louder than this time last year but not yet belting it out from the roof tops! The market is better for sure, volumes are up, interest rates are lower, confidence is building but caution remains. Despite the October budget doing little for wider business confidence, investor appetite for real estate remains reasonably robust. That said, it is a polarised picture with prime assets seeing a deepening buyer pool and if something looks like “real value” then there is a good level of interest. In between remains fickle.
Maybe so but it has certainly been an eventful summer! Since our last review - we have had a new UK Government, (two) attempts to shoot former President Donald Trump, further unrest in the Middle East and Ukraine advances into parts of Russia, more macro uncertainty. Yet despite all of this (and say it quietly), there are signs that we are finding some stability at the prime end of the commercial property market in Scotland.
Over the last few years, at times it has felt like Donald Duck or The Muppets might have done a better job at running the country (locally and nationally). However, on the eve of a General Election, let’s hope that whoever wins can set us on a path of renewed optimism and creating an environment where business can flourish and really drive a period of sustained economic growth. A rising tide lifts all boats, and you must start with job creation.
At a macro-level, it feels like there wasn’t a lot “right” either economically or geo-politically for the year just passed and for many in the investment market, the end of 2023 could not come quick enough. However, we don’t subscribe to the adage of “survive till ‘25”, we are more in the camp of “get in the door in ‘24”…
At a macro-level, it feels like there wasn’t a lot “right” either economically or geo-politically for the year just passed and for many in the investment market, the end of 2023 could not come quick enough. However, we don’t subscribe to the adage of “survive till ‘25”, we are more in the camp of “get in the door in ‘24”…
By the time this edition goes live, the Rugby World Cup will be well underway but trying to predict the eventual winner is almost as difficult as trying to call the property market at the moment.
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TRANSACTIONS
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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
Lismore Real Estate Advisors have advised Remake Asset Management on the acquisition of Hydrasun’s HQ industrial complex at Aberdeen Gateway, Aberdeen. The
Lismore Real Estate Advisors have advised Ediston, on behalf of Clydebuilt II Limited Partnership, on the acquisition of 4 prime industrial mid
Lismore Real Estate Advisors have advised LondonMetric on the sale of STV’s media HQ located at 4 Pacific Quay, Glasgow and BT’s
Lismore Real Estate Advisors have advised Ediston, on behalf of Clydebuilt II Limited Partnership, on the acquisition of a long let multi-storey
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NEWS
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Lismore Real Estate Advisors is proud to announce its support and sponsorship of the 1st XV rugby team at Stewart’s Melville College
Leading independent property advisory firm, Lismore Real Estate Advisors is growing its Edinburgh-based operation and is proud to announce the promotion of
Lismore Real Estate Advisors today released its comprehensive review of the Scottish investment market for the final quarter of 2023. As we bid farewell to a tumultuous 2023, many in the investment market are eager for a fresh start in 2024. Reflecting on the past year, the economic and political landscapes appeared less than favourable, with a perfect storm of factors contributing to a challenging environment.
South Gyle Trade Park offers investors asset management opportunities and an attractive income profile South Gyle Trade Park has been brought to
Lismore Real Estate Advisors today released its review of the Scottish investment market for the second quarter of 2023.
Lismore’s Chris Macfarlane took part in the new Spifox fund-raising event in Glasgow last week. The Zip-Slide the Clyde with Spifox! saw more
It feels like most investment agents will be singing a little louder than this time last year but not yet belting it out from the roof tops! The market is better for sure, volumes are up, interest rates are lower, confidence is building but caution remains. Despite the October budget doing little for wider business confidence, investor appetite for real estate remains reasonably robust. That said, it is a polarised picture with prime assets seeing a deepening buyer pool and if something looks like “real value” then there is a good level of interest. In between remains fickle.
Maybe so but it has certainly been an eventful summer! Since our last review - we have had a new UK Government, (two) attempts to shoot former President Donald Trump, further unrest in the Middle East and Ukraine advances into parts of Russia, more macro uncertainty. Yet despite all of this (and say it quietly), there are signs that we are finding some stability at the prime end of the commercial property market in Scotland.
Over the last few years, at times it has felt like Donald Duck or The Muppets might have done a better job at running the country (locally and nationally). However, on the eve of a General Election, let’s hope that whoever wins can set us on a path of renewed optimism and creating an environment where business can flourish and really drive a period of sustained economic growth. A rising tide lifts all boats, and you must start with job creation.
At a macro-level, it feels like there wasn’t a lot “right” either economically or geo-politically for the year just passed and for many in the investment market, the end of 2023 could not come quick enough. However, we don’t subscribe to the adage of “survive till ‘25”, we are more in the camp of “get in the door in ‘24”…
At a macro-level, it feels like there wasn’t a lot “right” either economically or geo-politically for the year just passed and for many in the investment market, the end of 2023 could not come quick enough. However, we don’t subscribe to the adage of “survive till ‘25”, we are more in the camp of “get in the door in ‘24”…
By the time this edition goes live, the Rugby World Cup will be well underway but trying to predict the eventual winner is almost as difficult as trying to call the property market at the moment.
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
Lismore Real Estate Advisors have advised Remake Asset Management on the acquisition of Hydrasun’s HQ industrial complex at Aberdeen Gateway, Aberdeen. The
Lismore Real Estate Advisors have advised Ediston, on behalf of Clydebuilt II Limited Partnership, on the acquisition of 4 prime industrial mid
Lismore Real Estate Advisors have advised LondonMetric on the sale of STV’s media HQ located at 4 Pacific Quay, Glasgow and BT’s
Lismore Real Estate Advisors have advised Ediston, on behalf of Clydebuilt II Limited Partnership, on the acquisition of a long let multi-storey
Lismore Real Estate Advisors is proud to announce its support and sponsorship of the 1st XV rugby team at Stewart’s Melville College
Leading independent property advisory firm, Lismore Real Estate Advisors is growing its Edinburgh-based operation and is proud to announce the promotion of
Lismore Real Estate Advisors today released its comprehensive review of the Scottish investment market for the final quarter of 2023. As we bid farewell to a tumultuous 2023, many in the investment market are eager for a fresh start in 2024. Reflecting on the past year, the economic and political landscapes appeared less than favourable, with a perfect storm of factors contributing to a challenging environment.
South Gyle Trade Park offers investors asset management opportunities and an attractive income profile South Gyle Trade Park has been brought to
Lismore Real Estate Advisors today released its review of the Scottish investment market for the second quarter of 2023.
Lismore’s Chris Macfarlane took part in the new Spifox fund-raising event in Glasgow last week. The Zip-Slide the Clyde with Spifox! saw more
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