Today, Colliers is a single partnership of the leading firms around the world providing expert knowledge and real estate opportunities across borders, cultures and time zones.

In Asia Pacific, Colliers is wholly owned by the Colliers Macaulay Nicolls (CMN) Group of Companies, which is the largest member of the Colliers International federation. Founded in 1898 in Vancouver, is a market leader across Canada. It is also a regional leader in Latin America (through its partnerships in Mexico, Brazil, Colombia and Peru) and Central Europe. CMN's presence in the US is evident on the West Coast and Mid-West where it is dominant in a number of locations.

1974 - Colliers International 
Property Consultants Begins in Australia
Several successful property companies merge and adopt the name of their mentor, Ronald Collier, a Chartered Surveyor who was instrumental in the development of the profession in Australia. Colliers rapidly grows throughout the Asia Pacific and Canada.

1985 - The Merger 
Professionals at opposite ends of the globe form an alliance of shareholding members. The Americans adopt the Colliers name and a corporation is formalized with a headquarters established in Boston.

1986 - Asia Pacific Division Grows Stronger 
Colliers becomes partners with Jardine Matheson Ltd., a trading company founded in 1832 in China. Jardine operates in 20 countries, employing 120,000 people. Colliers Jardine has grown to include 35 property offices throughout Asia Pacific.

1989 - On Line...Worldwide 
Communication reaches a new level when Colliers electronically links its offices.

1990 – Colliers International Extends to New Boundaries and Emerging Markets 
Colliers reconfigures its European coverage by establishing offices throughout the region to join Colliers International whilst exporting or developing talent in the new markets of the former Eastern bloc.

1991 – Colliers Jardine in Asia Pacific 
The real estate operation of the Jardine Matheson Group merges with the Australian and New Zealand offices of Colliers International to form Colliers Jardine.

1995 - Colliers Continues Growth 
Colliers continues its growth strategy aimed at anticipating clients’ needs and providing services in emerging markets. New offices in South America and South Africa were added.

1997 – Restructuring For A Truly Integrated Global Service 
Colliers Jardine restructured its ownership to give an equal shareholding to the leading North American property services group, Colliers Macaulay Nicolls (CMN).

1998 – US Firms Get Stronger 
Colliers International firms in the United Statesand around the world merge to better serve their clients through an expansion of services. New firms are established.

2000 - Colliers Offers Real Estate Investment Banking and Capital Markets Services 
With the formation of Colliers Apogee, theorganisation now raises private equity and debt for real estate operating companies (including REITs and privately held developer owners), arranges sale-leaseback and synthetic lease transactions, executes large property and portfolio sales and arranges structured project finance.

2001 - A Global Leader 
For the first time, revenue tops $1 billion. Colliers ranks first in the world in terms of global reach, second largest in revenue, third largest in number of people, and fourth largest in property under management.

2002 - Back to Colliers International 
Colliers Macaulay Nicolls Inc ("CMN") acquires an additional 50% interest in Colliers Jardine Holding Ltd., resulting in their full ownership. The new ownership structure will provide our clients with seamless service across the globe.