Chartered Surveyors and Business Property Specialists

Property Development & Land Consultancy Services

At Listers Property Consultants, we provide expert development consultancy and land agency services to help landowners, landlords, and developers unlock the full potential of their property assets across Cornwall, Devon, and the wider South West.

Land & Development Opportunities

We specialise in the sale, acquisition, and marketing of land and buildings with development potential, working across both the commercial and residential sectors.

Whether you are looking to dispose of a development site, acquire land for your next project, or maximise the value of an existing asset, our team delivers strategic, market-led advice to achieve the best outcome.

Development Appraisals & Viability Advice

Understanding the true potential of a site is critical. We provide detailed development appraisals to:

• Identify the optimum use for land or buildings
• Assess development viability and financial returns
• Support planning applications with robust market insight
• Advise on scheme mix, density, and end values

Our advice is frequently used as part of the planning and decision-making process, ensuring projects are both deliverable and commercially sound.

End-to-End Development Support

Working closely with developers, landlords, and investors, we offer a comprehensive service that supports every stage of the development lifecycle.

We advise:

• Residential and commercial developers
• Landowners and private investors
• Lenders and funding partners
• Registered providers and housing associations
• Purchasers seeking development opportunities

Our in-house Building Surveyors can also oversee projects from inception to completion—ensuring developments are delivered on time, on budget, and to specification.

Maximising Value from Your Land

With deep local market knowledge and a proactive approach, Miller Commercial helps clients unlock hidden value, reduce risk, and make informed development decisions.

Speak to Our Development Team

If you have land or a property with development potential, or you’re seeking your next opportunity, we’re here to help.

Call us today on 01752 222135 to discuss your site and explore how we can support your development strategy.

 

 

  • Ifan Rhys-Jones Consultant

    Ifan founded Listers Property Consultants in 2011 and in 2023 he sold the business to the Partners of Miller Commercial. He is continuing with Listers in a Consultant role which will allow him to carry on the great work he has done in the past. Ifan honed his experience by doing commercial property asset management in Sydney, residential agency in London and a specialism in south west regional offices. Outside of work he loves to ski, sail and cycle.

    Contact Information

    Department: Commercial Agency

    Role: Consultant

    Telephone: 01752 222135

    Mobile: 07970 029 162

    Email: irj@listers.uk.com

  • Brian Botting Director

    Brian is a Director of Listers Property Consultants as well as a Partner of it's Parent Company Miller Commercial LLP and was a major part of the buy out of Listers in 2023. He is also a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors as well as a member of the Institute of Revenues, Rating and Valuation. Brian has been in the profession since 1973 and joined Miller Commercial in April 2003. He is a self confessed 'shed' man and loves nothing more than exploring and valuing industrial properties all over the South West. He has previously worked in London, Nottingham, Devon and Cornwall. Brian specialises in valuation, rent review and lease renewal work as well as the assembly, acquisition and disposal of development sites. With responsibility for the Company's graduate scheme, Brian mentorship skills have ensured that so far 14 graduates achieve Chartered status by passing the RICS Assessment of Professional Competence. In his spare time Brian and his wife spend as much time as possible with their 3 children and 5 grandchildren, with their dog Woody coming along for the ride when he can.

    Contact Information

    Role: Director

    Telephone: 01872 247009

    Mobile: 07747 553 686

    Email: bjb@listers.uk.com

  • Thomas Hewitt Consultant

    Thomas has over twenty years of experience in the local property market under his belt, advising clients in both the residential and commercial sectors. Development sites are his passion, and he specialises in providing holistic advice to his clients throughout the southwest to ensure the most suitable method of disposal is implemented to achieve the maximum value. His experience covers a broad spectrum of development opportunities from selling development plots in prime coastal locations to much needed rural exception sites for affordable housing, as well as selling development opportunities in numerous town centre locations for redevelopment or repurposing. Having acted for his family to sell land via option agreements and capturing planning gains for land to sell on the open market, he knows the job from both sides of the fence. Thomas is able to empathise with vendors during what can be a challenging process. However, his intricate knowledge and technical experience of the planning process allows him to guide his clients and customers through all stages of the sale or development process. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends and can often be found enjoying the coast line, cold water swimming or cycling the many back roads of rural Cornwall.

    Contact Information

    Department: Development

    Role: Consultant

    Telephone: 01872 247025

    Mobile: 07584 027 142

    Email: th@miller-commercial.co.uk

What our clients say

  • “Miller Commercial have acted for us for over a decade in various capacities including undertaking valuation work and development appraisals together with acquisition work and property management. We have always found them to be approachable and to provide innovative solutions.”
    - Stuart Ivall, Director, RM Developments Ltd
  • “I found all the staff at Miller Commercial very professional and enthusiastic. We were very lucky to have them dealing with the sale of our restaurant guiding and advising us every step of the way. I felt I was receiving personal attention at all times, there was always someone at the end of the phone should I need to speak somebody. Thank you to everyone for giving a first class service and should I need a commercial agent again I would have no hesitation in contacting Miller Commercial.”
    - Owner, On Shore, St Ives
  • “I am so, so grateful to Susanna Sawle for expediting my Valuation. In addition it’s a huge relief that the valuation came out at the price it did. It means so much to us that we can now progress and move forwards for both our business and family life. My sincere thanks.”
    - Emma Caddis, Business Development Manager, Unlocking Potential
  • “We dealt with Miller Commercial to sell our restaurant and their attention with this difficult sale was amazing; 6 failed sales which were all for odd reasons, but they never gave up and worked really hard to secure a good sale in the end. I would always use Miller Commercial again for sure.”
    - Kimberley Spence
  • “As the the lease was coming to an end I was naturally concerned that the vacating tenant kept to the lease agreement in making good any repairs that were deemed necessary. The Management Surveyor handled all this very professionally, bringing in third party experts where necessary to provide evidence to the tenant and ensuring that the tenant was fully aware of their responsibilities. Throughout the process they gave me regular updates, keeping me informed of progress right through to a satisfactory conclusion.”
    - Property Management Client
  • “Graham Timmins guided us through the complexities of buying our campsite, which involved liaising with our financial Broker, solicitor and our Accountant and helped us to realise our dream of moving to the Coast. We would recommend Graham and his team to anyone looking to buy or sell a business.”
    - Purchasers of Treveague Campsite, Gorran
  • “We have bought and sold a business through Miller Commercial and found the help and advice whilst buying invaluable. When we decided to sell the business, we automatically called them again. The Business Transfer agent came out to value the business, take photographs and gather information and it was put onto the market. We were kept informed of all interested purchasers. A potential buyer was found relatively quickly and they kept the sale progressing and again kept us in the loop at all times. Generally we were delighted with the service offered and we would almost certainly use Miller Commercial again. ”
    - Debbie and Adrian Bird
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