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James Preece

B.Sc, MRICS

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Professional Summary

I am a Director in the National Offices team based in Bristol and have over 21 years experience.

 

Having joined Colliers International in August 2008 my role has included numerous disposals and acquisitions in the South West for a myriad of clients, from large funds such as Aviva to private individuals.

 

I previously worked for Bidwells Business Space Agency team in Cambridge (2003 -2008) where I specialised in office and research & development disposals and acquisitions.

 

My career commenced in 1999 with Chesterton International Plc in London. After qualifying as a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors in 2001, I remained in the City office agency team.

 

Accomplishments

Disposed of two offices of circa 4,000 sq ft each in 2020 in Bristol for Columbia Threadneedle.

Disposed of circa 30,000 sq ft for Aberdeen Standard at 1 Redcliff Street in 3 deals.

Pre-let 7,300 sq ft at 2530 Aztec West for Boultbee Brooks in 2020.

Disposed of 19,000 sq ft at Tower Wharf for Picton Capital in 2020.

Education

2:1 BSc Hons Degree from Reading University.

Memberships & Involvements

MRICS - Member Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors

Clients

Aberdeen Standard

Robert Hitchins

Boultbee Brooks

London & Scottish Investments

Nokia

Columbia Threadneedle

M&G

MMC

Castleforge

 

Testimonials

"We have  been extremely impressed by the service provided by Colliers. James has a thorough knowledge of the local  market and his determination to find accommodation which met all our requirements has resulted in excellent new offices for Jisc." Maggie Stephens (IT and Estates Manager - JISC).

 

" Following a very successful marketing campaign we are delighted by the results achieved by Colliers International whereby 3 floors totalling just over 12,000 sq ft have been let in almost 3 months and there is already good interest in the final floor". Alex Brouwer - Asset Manager- Threadneedle.

Services

Property Type

Office

Specializations

London Offices

Properties

For lease
Air-Conditioned Offices withExceptional Parking - #1

Air-Conditioned Offices withExceptional Parking

Equinox North, Great Park Road, BRISTOL
The building provides modern office space with an exceptional parking ratio in a strategic business location. The available ground floor space benefits from the following specification and amenities:

- Suspended ceiling with high quality lighting
- Air conditioning
- Raised access floor
- Glazed meeting room, comms room and storage
- Kitchenette
- 9 allocated car spaces
- Shower facilities in the building
- Impressive entrance and reception area
- Cycle shelter
£15.50 GBP Pound Sterling
Office
For lease
2540 AZTEC WEST - REFURBISHED OFFICES ON BRISTOL'S PREMIER BUSINESS PARK - #1

2540 AZTEC WEST - REFURBISHED OFFICES ON BRISTOL'S PREMIER BUSINESS PARK

2540 The Quadrant, BRISTOL
Aztec West is one of Bristols most successful business parks and is located on the citys northern fringe immediately off Junction 16 of the M5 motorway and close to the interchange with the M4. 2540 Aztec West has a prominent position at the front of the park. The new M1 Metrobus route stops outside Aztec West on a frequent basis. For further information please see the following weblink. The Aztec Centre is situated nearby and provides excellent amenities including a sandwich shop, newsagent, bank and wine bar. The 4 Star Aztec Hotel & Spa is positioned at the entrance to Aztec West with a Starbucks opposite. The Mall shopping and entertainment complex is conveniently located close by.
Office
For lease
HANOVER HOUSE, QUEEN CHARLOTTE STREET, BS1 4EX - "2 Floors LET / 1 U/O / 3 AVAILABLE" - #1

HANOVER HOUSE, QUEEN CHARLOTTE STREET, BS1 4EX - "2 Floors LET / 1 U/O / 3 AVAILABLE"

Queen Charlotte Street, BRISTOL
The building has received a complete transformation and provides 17,893 sq ft of high quality office space over six floors.

The refurbishment includes the following specification:

Remodelled reception
New building-wide air conditioning system
Exposed ceilings with LED lighting
Metal tiled raised floors
Brickwork feature walls in part
Showers
Bike storage
Secure car parking
£25 - £30 GBP Pound Sterling
Office
For lease
Excellent office space located between Queen Square and Harbourside. - #1

Excellent office space located between Queen Square and Harbourside.

21 Prince Street, BRISTOL
PS21 comprises a self-contained four storey office
building located on Prince Street in the heart of Bristol
city centre. The last suite comprises a part floor of
2,233 sq ft. Existing occupiers include Blue
Arrow, Shintoa, Ricardo, Rapleys, Baltimore Consulting,
Thorn Baker & Concert Consulting.
The building has excellent car parking with space for
16 vehicles, plus a secure area for cycle storage. There
are new shower facilities on the ground floor.

PS21 is located at the junction of Prince Street and Thunderbolt Square and is immediately adjacent to Queen Square and the Harbourside.
Occupiers have ready access to green spaces, the Floating Harbour, bars, shops and restaurants.
Temple Meads station is within a 15 minute walk.
Other occupiers in the immediate vicinity include Veale Wasbrough Vizards Solicitors, KPMG, Handelsbanken, Aon and Just Eat.
Office
For lease
Cedar House - Ground Floor Office Suites with allocated parking spaces - To Let. - #1

Cedar House - Ground Floor Office Suites with allocated parking spaces - To Let.

13-15 Fountain Court, BRISTOL
Cedar House is a modern, two-storey office building situated within this well established and prominent business park. The available office suites offer either fitted or open plan space.
1st Flr (976 sq ft) can also be made available.
Office
For lease
Fantastic self-contained office close to the M4/M5 with parking. - #1

Fantastic self-contained office close to the M4/M5 with parking.

400 Woodlands Court, BRISTOL
Woodlands Court is located off Ash Ridge Road in Almondsbury, close to Aztec West Business Park and a short distance from Junction 16 of the M5 and the M4/M5 interchange. The property lies approximately 4 miles to the north east of Bristol city centre and is just 2 miles from Bristol Parkway railway station.
Office
For lease
GRADE A OFFICES TO LET - 3 TEMPLE QUAY - LAST SUITE AVAILABLE - #1

GRADE A OFFICES TO LET - 3 TEMPLE QUAY - LAST SUITE AVAILABLE

Temple Quay, BRISTOL
3 temple quay comprises a nine storey landmark office building with a spectacular full height glazed central atrium. The building reception has been enhanced with an impressive redesign.The property is located on Temple Back East, just off Temple Way which forms part of the inner ring road and provides direct access to the M32 motorway via Bond Street and to the national motorway network. The office is located within 5 minutes walk of Bristol Temple Meads train station. London 122 miles Cardiff 44 miles Birmingham 91 miles Bristol International Airport 8 miles Heathrow Airport 104 miles London Paddington 1 hr 45 mins Cardiff 48 mins Birmingham 1 hr 35 mins Exeter 1 hr 17 mins Heathrow Airport 2 hrs 18 mins Temple Meads Railway Station 5 mins Bristol Bus Station 10 mins Bristol Ferry 5 mins

Grade A Office Specification

Modern, open plan office accommodation
Four pipe fan coil air conditioning
Full access raised floors
Metal suspended ceiling incorporating energy efficient flat panel LED lighting with motion sensors
2.7 m clear floor to ceiling height
Full height (9 storey) glazed atrium
Male, female & disabled WC facilities on each floor
Secure cycle storage, onsite showers and designated drying room 3 secure car parking spaces
£33.50 GBP Pound Sterling
Office
For lease
First Floor 190 Aztec West - #1

First Floor 190 Aztec West

Aztec West, BRISTOL
Building 190 is located on Aztec West, Bristol's premier Business Park. Aztec West is located adjacent to J16 of the M5 motorway, giving immediate access to the M4/M5 interchange and the national motorway network. The Mall at Cribbs Causeway is situated close by at J17 of the M5 and Bristol Parkway station is approximately 10 minutes. drive. Bristol city centre is located approximately eight miles to the south accessed via the A38. Major occupiers at the park include Orange, GE Capital and WS Atkins.
Office
For lease
WATERFRONT OFFICES TO LET - TOWER WHARF - #1

WATERFRONT OFFICES TO LET - TOWER WHARF

Tower Wharf, BRISTOL
Tower Wharf is a stunning headquarters office building in one of the best locations in the city centre, overlooking the floating harbour in the heart of the city. The building offers easy access to both Bristol Temple Meads train station and the shopping centre of Cabot Circus - one of the largest regional shopping destinations in the UK. Temple Meads is accessed via a scenic Harbourside walk of only 7-8 minutes and Cabot Circus is 4-5 minutes walk through Castle Park. In addition, the M32 is only a short drive from the building. All of this combines to provide an excellent work/life balance with many occupiers of the building making the most of the running/ walking/cycling opportunities around the Harbourside during the day.

The Part Ground/First Floor benefits from the following technical specification: - Four pipe fan coil air conditioning - Suspended ceilings with LED lighting - Fully accessible raised floors with 165mm clear void - Floor to ceiling height of 2.7m Common parts: - Refurbished reception with four storey atrium - Refurbished/upgraded lift lobbies and toilets - On site commissionaire - Three passenger lifts, plus goods lift - Shower facilities on all floors - Secure basement car park and cycle spaces/lockers. Please note a further 7,050 sq ft can be made available on the first floor.
£29.50 GBP Pound Sterling
Office
For lease
Outstanding accommodation within an iconic Bristol landmark. Grade II Listed Building. - #1

Outstanding accommodation within an iconic Bristol landmark. Grade II Listed Building.

Counterslip, BRISTOL
Overlooking Bristol's Floating Harbour within the much acclaimed Finzels Reach development, this landmark building benefits from excellent pedestrian, vehicular and waterway links to all parts of the City. Brunel's Temple Meads station is within a 12-minute walk while the recently opened Castle Bridge provides ready access to Cabot Circus, Quakers Friars and St Nicholas Market. The Generator Building sits close to an array of bus routes (and the proposed new MetroBus routes) whilst Bristol's water taxis and ferries can also be boarded from Castle park.

The Generator Building is to be comprehensively re-modelled to provide 6 floors of outstanding, contemporary space. Upon completion, the building will benefit from:
- A re-established main entrance off Counterslip
- Stunning triple-height reception area
- Twin passenger lifts serving all floors
- Exposed ductwork air conditioning
- Pendant LED lighting
- Full access raised floors
- Exposed feature brickwork
- New, double-glazed windows (part openable) throughout
- Shower facilities at each level
- 16 basement car parking spaces
- Secure cycle storage and lockers.
- Floors from circa 5,000 sq ft
Office
For lease
'Plug & Play' Office Space To Let - #1

'Plug & Play' Office Space To Let

Programme, BRISTOL
The property is situated in an excellent working environment in the heart of the city centre close to all centre amenities and Temple Meads train station. There are a range of bar and restaurants within easy walking distance including the regular Street Food Market on Wine/Corn Street. The property is a short distance from the M32 and the national motorway network.

Programme is an impressive rejuvenated building that provides 8 floors of office space and an exceptional cycle hub (150 cycle spaces) and parking at basement level.
Office
For lease
Self-contained Office next to the M4/M5 with 26 car parking spaces. - #1

Self-contained Office next to the M4/M5 with 26 car parking spaces.

450 Woodlands Court, BRISTOL
Woodlands Court is conveniently located within half a mile of the M4/M5 motorway interchange. The property is within easy reach of Bristol Parkway railway station and local neighbourhood shopping facilities are available nearby at Bradley Stoke, with further, more extensive facilities available at The Mall, Cribbs Causeway.
Office
For lease
Remodelled City Centre Offices Close to Queen Square. - #1

Remodelled City Centre Offices Close to Queen Square.

70 Redcliff Street, BRISTOL
70 Redcliff Street is a modern office building that is about to undergo a transformative refurbishment. This will include re-modelling the main reception/entrance, upgrading the cycling and showers/drying/locker facilities and providing exceptional office space with exposed ceiling/services.
Office
For lease
ONE REDCLIFF - LANDMARK OFFICE IN THE HEART OF BRISTOL - #1

ONE REDCLIFF - LANDMARK OFFICE IN THE HEART OF BRISTOL

Redcliff Street, BRISTOL
One Redcliff Street is truly a landmark office building set over ground and 14 upper floors in one of the highest profile buildings in the City Centre. The accommodation has recently been refurbished to include the following specification:

Raised floors
New metal tiled ceiling
New LED lighting
New Disabled/WCs
Open plan
New Four pipe fan coil air conditioning

The common areas also include:
24 hr security
A large impressive remodelled refurbished double height glazed reception area
Secure turnstiles to lift lobby
5 large lifts with destination control
14 new showers with locker area
140 cycle storage area
Office
For lease
740 AZTEC WEST - GRADE A FULLY FITTED OFFICES TO LET - #1

740 AZTEC WEST - GRADE A FULLY FITTED OFFICES TO LET

Waterside Drive, BRISTOL
740 Aztec West is set in a mature landscaped setting and was comprehensively re-modelled and refurbished in 2014 to the following specification:

New fully glazed double height entrance and reception
Two 8 person lifts
New VRF comfort cooling and heating
Suspended ceilings throughout
Recessed LED luminaries with day light linking and presence detection
High performance, double glazed windows and curtain walling
Male, female and disabled toilets on each floor
6 showers with dedicated locker rooms /drying areas
Fully accessible


The part Ground Floor is available by way of a new sub-lease and benefits from our client's exceptional fit-out including high quality partitioned meeting rooms, open plan desk space and a kitchen. The new sub-tenant will also benefit from use of a large cafeteria on site.
Office
For lease
PROMINENT HEADQUARTERS OFFICE BUILDING TO LET - #1

PROMINENT HEADQUARTERS OFFICE BUILDING TO LET

Bowling Hill, BRISTOL
The building occupies a prominent roadside position in Chipping Sodbury, less than a mile from Yate town centre and approximately 14 miles to the North East of Bristol city centre. The location is also very well connected for the M4/M5 motorway network.

Hillside Court is a modern headquarters office building arranged over two floors and set in a large site with 121 car parking spaces. The building is split into two wings per floor and benefits from the following specification:
- Suspended ceilings with low glare lighting
- Comfort cooling
- Raised access floors (in part)
- Open plan with meeting rooms and kitchen area
- Showers and WCs (including disabled)
- 121 on site car parking spaces
£14.50 GBP Pound Sterling
Office
For lease
2530 AZTEC WEST - GRADE A OFFICES AND AMENITIES - ONLY 1 FLOOR AVAILABLE - #1

2530 AZTEC WEST - GRADE A OFFICES AND AMENITIES - ONLY 1 FLOOR AVAILABLE

2530 The Quadrant, BRISTOL
2530 Aztec West is a three-storey office building situated in The Quadrant at the front of one of the best business parks in the South West.

Aztec West benefits from unrivalled amenities and is well connected by car and public transport, particularly the Metrobus service which has a stop directly outside the park.
£23.50 GBP Pound Sterling
Office
For lease
ROYAL LONDON BUILDINGS - SMALL OFFICE SUITES TO LET - #1

ROYAL LONDON BUILDINGS - SMALL OFFICE SUITES TO LET

Baldwin Street, Bristol
Royal London Buildings is a 7 storey office building on Baldwin Street in the very centre of Bristol.

The building has been refurbished to a 'stripped back' appearance with exposed brickwork and wooden floors throughout the common parts.

Situated in the heart of the city centre with an abundance of restaurants, bars and shops right on your doorstep, Royal London Buildings is within walking distance of Broadmead, The Mall Galleries shopping centre and Temple Meads railway station.

The property and vacant suites benefit from:

- Refurbished reception area with on site commissionaire
- Bike storage and showers
- Carpeted floors
- Suspended ceilings
- Double glazing
- Basement storage space
- Refurbished WCs and common areas
- A coffee shop occupying the ground floor retail space
Office
For lease
HIGH QUALITY OFFICES NEAR M4/M5 INTERCHANGE - ONLY £12.50 PSF PAX (STC) - #1

HIGH QUALITY OFFICES NEAR M4/M5 INTERCHANGE - ONLY £12.50 PSF PAX (STC)

Unit 5, West Point Row, BRISTOL
West Point Row is a terrace of refurbished office buildings located just off Great Park Road in Bradley Stoke and close to the M4/M5 interchange.

The First Floor of 5 West Point Row has been fully refurbished to provide 1,460 sq ft of high quality space with 7 car parking spaces.
Office
For lease
29 Queen Square and Bristol Sailor's Home - Unique Period Offices To Let - #1

29 Queen Square and Bristol Sailor's Home - Unique Period Offices To Let

Queen Square, BRISTOL
29 Queen Square is a Grade II* listed, Georgian building with a five-bay brick façade arranged over four floors. Internally, the building is cellular in nature and provides the following specification:
Attractive entrance hall
Ornate offices with extensive panelling
Gas fired central heating
Basement storage space

Bristol Sailor’s Home, which is connected to 29 Queen Square via the 1st floor and small courtyard, has its main entrance on The Grove opposite a car park. Internally, the building provides a mixture of open plan space and individual offices and benefits from the following additional features:
Wall mounted comfort cooling in part
Lift access
£23.50 - £24.50 GBP Pound Sterling
Office
For lease
Harlequin Office Park, Bristol - #1

Harlequin Office Park, Bristol

Harlequin Office Park, BRISTOL
Phase Two comprises of one building offering space of circa 19,670 sq ft (1,827 sq m) net approx over three floors and also benefits from a detailed planning consent.

Available on a freehold or leasehold basis.

Situated in a highly prominent position on the A4174 adjacent to the M4 motorway, Harlequin Office Park is strategically placed providing excellent access to the motorway and rail network. The park is approximately 2 miles from J1 of the M32 and 5 miles from the M4/M5 interchange. There is also easy access to Bristol Parkway railway station and MOD Abbeywood. Harlequin Office Park is now an established office location with occupiers on the park including MITIE Group and Avon & Somerset Constabulary. Other key occupiers in Emersons Green include Assystem, HFT and South Gloucestershire Primary Care Trust. In addition, there is a nearby district centre offering a range of shops, supermarket and a bank. There are a number of hotels and restaurants in the vicinity. The nearby Bristol & Bath Science Park provides meeting room and conference space and onsite cafe
Office
For lease
High quality office suite with fantastic views. - #1

High quality office suite with fantastic views.

1 Crescent Office Park, BATH
Crescent Office Park is in an elevated position on the southern
slopes of Bath, just off Rush Hill, benefiting from easy access to the A4 Bristol ring road. The building provides modern office space with fantastic views across Bath City Centre to the North East and the Mendip Hills to the South West.
Office
For lease
Ground Floor Office - TO LET - 10 car parking spaces - Flexible Lease Terms - #1

Ground Floor Office - TO LET - 10 car parking spaces - Flexible Lease Terms

Great Park Road, BRISTOL
West Point Row is located just off Great Park Road in Bradley Stoke with excellent access to the M4/M5 interchange and is just three miles from Bristol Parkway station. Bristol city centre is approx. 7 miles to the south and accessed via the M4/M32 interchange or the A38.

West Point Row is a terrace of refurbished office buildings home to a variety of high quality occupiers such as Bouygues, Galliford Try and NG Bailey.
Office
For lease
Bridgwater Gateway - Grade A Offices to Let in Somerset, next to Junction 24 of the M5 - A Key Business Location in the South West - #1

Bridgwater Gateway - Grade A Offices to Let in Somerset, next to Junction 24 of the M5 - A Key Business Location in the South West

Unit 1.4, Regional Rural Business Centre, BRIDGWATER
BRIDGWATER GATEWAY is a new mixed-use commercial development set in 100 acres. The site’s location is arguably one of the best in the region, overlooking Junction 24 of the M5 motorway.
The scheme has been masterplanned to provide the following:

Building 1002 & 1003 - Two Grade A office buildings comprising 6,222 sq ft each over two floors.

Building 1501, 1502 & 1503 - Three Grade A office buildings comprising circa 9,333 sq ft each over three floors.

Building 1200 - Grade A HQ office building over three floors comprising 27,867 sq ft.
Office
For lease
LOFT STYLE OFFICES TO LET - KING WILLIAM HOUSE - #1

LOFT STYLE OFFICES TO LET - KING WILLIAM HOUSE

13 Queen Square, BRISTOL
The property is located on the Eastern side of Queen Square, one of the largest Georgian squares outside of London and a landmark location in the heart of Bristol. King William House is just a short walk from the main amenities of the city centre and the bars and restaurants of the Waterfront.
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28 Apr 2021

Bristol Snapshot Q1 2021

The Bristol Office market continues to offer resilience in the face of unprecedented market conditions. While demand remains around 20% below trend, occupier activity is healthy with 20 individual transaction recorded in the City Centre.
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19 Oct 2020

Bristol Offices Snapshot Q3 2020

Despite the ongoing impact of the pandemic, Bristol city centre has seen 331,000 sq ft of take up year to date, which is only 8% down on the equivalent period in 2019.
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6 Aug 2020

Bristol Offices Snapshot Q2 2020

Despite the pandemic lockdown, Bristol’s city centre office take up reached the half way point of 2020 ahead of last year and only 4% below the 5 year average
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8 Jun 2021

Prime office space under refurbishment at 70 Redcliff Street already attracting occupier interest

The continuing intense occupier demand for prime office space in Bristol city centre despite the pandemic has been highlighted by interest being shown in a refurbishment underway at 70 Redcliff Street.
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Rising confidence in evidence at South West Banking Advisory Briefing

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