South East Offices Snapshot Q4 2021

After graduating from Durham University in 2009 with a BA (Hons) degree in Geography, Tom went on to complete a Postgraduate Masters in Real Estate at London South Bank University obtaining a Merit. Following his studies, Tom joined Altus Edwin Hill's West End Rating team in 2010 where he undertook a range of property referencing work. In October 2010, Tom joined Colliers International as a member of the Central London Division.

In May 2013 Tom became a Member of the RICS and subsequently joined the Colliers National Investment Team in January 2014.  Tom now focuses much of his work on South East offices.

Guy has been a property research professional for 23 years and gained extensive knowledge of the UK and Global property markets. He has worked closely with a wide variety of major developers, landlords and occupiers in a consultancy capacity. Instrumental in supporting Hines' purchase of Brindleyplace for £200m, on which Colliers advised. He is now specialising in the London Office market using his extensive knowledge and experience to provide market leading insight into current occupier, investment and development trends.

Chris Lewis is a senior member of Colliers’ National Capital Markets Division with over 25 years’ experience of investment work. He focusses on the office sector and with his team is active across the marketplace providing a range of services including:

• Investment sales and acquisitions
• Sale and leasebacks
• Forward funding’s and commitments
• Joint venture advice
• Views and analysis on emerging trends and developments

Chris acts for a number of retained and non-retained clients which are a mix of institutional funds, local authorities, property companies, developers and private investors from the UK and overseas.  In addition, he has been involved in a variety of sale and leasebacks for corporate occupiers. 

Chris joined Colliers in January 2021 having spent over 15 years with Cushman & Wakefield where he was Head of Office Investment.  Prior to that he worked at a niche investment firm in the West End of London.  He commenced his career with a year University placement at Weatherall Green and Smith in 1995 which he subsequently re-joined in 1997.