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We can and do assist in the acquisition, disposal, or creation of commercial property investments. Different sectors perform differently during different economic cycles and the bottom of a cycle can often provide the greatest opportunities. Much is down to a client’s risk profile and returns generally reflect this.

Whilst in recent years the institutional investment market has been relatively subdued, the local investment market has remained strong. As interest rates have risen, yields have moved out which has created opportunities for buyers. The best performing sectors since the pandemic has been industrial and distribution which has seen rental growth and strong yields whilst retail returns have suffered. Notwithstanding this, there are buyers looking to capitalise from the higher retail yields.

The office market remains good, particularly for modern premises with many purchasers looking to acquire to place within Self Invested Personal Pensions. Small property companies are also quite active.

We have an extensive knowledge of the local occupier market which coupled with our awareness of market trends enables us to provide balanced acquisition advice on individual acquisitions or disposals and how these investments are likely to perform in the medium to long term future.

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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 previous 15 years. 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
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Gareth Forrest Director

Gareth joined the business in 2020 and is a commercial agency surveyor working on commercial property sales and lettings, residential sales, development advice, portfolio investment sales and sales marketing. Before working at Listers he was at Monk & Partners and King Sturge among others. Gareth started his own business, Town and Country, which then merged with Langs when he sold the business to his co directors. Outside of work Gareth enjoys fitness training and is happiest when mountain biking, climbing, skiing, kayaking and hiking. In April 2024 Gareth was promoted to the position of Director in Charge of the Office, overseeing all aspect of a high-quality, comprehensive range of agency services and managing the day-to-day operations of the premises.

Contact Information

Department: Commercial Agency

Role: Director

Telephone: 01752 222135

Mobile: 07876 387 575

Email: gareth@listers.uk.com
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Mike Nightingale Director

Mike became Director of Listers Property Consultants Limited when he and his Partners at Miller Commercial bought the firm in 2023. He has been in the commercial property industry for 35+ years, which includes being a Partner within Miller Commercial for over 20 years. As well as being a Chartered Surveyor, Mike is a RICS Registered Valuer and Member of the Institute of Arbitrators. Mikes role with the Firm is to oversee the company's commercial agency activities. He also provides strategic advice to key clients. Mike also acts in an advisory capacity to our valuation and lease consultancy team. Outside of the business, Mike is a keen sailor and cyclist, especially if there is a pint at the end of it!

Contact Information

Role: Director

Telephone: 01872 247008

Mobile: 07748 907 008

Email: msn@listers.uk.com
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Thomas Smith Director

Tom has been with the business for over 8 years and is a Director of Listers Property Consultants as well as a Partner of its Parent Company Miller Commercial. He oversees the commercial agency department who specialise in the sale, purchase, acquisition and disposal of freehold and leasehold commercial property throughout the South West. Tom is a keen outdoorsman, enjoying sea swimming, sailing, fishing and cycling. He lives with his wife and young sons in mid Cornwall.

Contact Information

Department: Commercial Agency

Role: Director

Telephone: 01872 247013

Mobile: 07825 114 802

Email: ts@listers.uk.com

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