Occupier Services.

Strategic advice to help occupiers secure the perfect property for today and the future.

Securing premises that perfectly complement your business.

Our acquisition service has been helping occupiers secure the right premises for over 30 years, advising occupiers on all sectors from Offices and Industrial to Leisure and Life Sciences.

We combine in-depth market knowledge with a tailored and client-focused approach to provide strategic advice aligned to each business’s requirements, culture and growth plans.

By bringing together a multidisciplinary team of property professionals, creatives and technical specialists, we ensure clients don’t just acquire space, they secure a workplace that reflects their brand, supports their people and enhances business performance.

You will benefit from:

Insight.

Clear, strategic advice with detailed market analysis.

We provide comprehensive reporting, market reviews and ongoing updates to ensure every decision is informed and commercially sound.

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Guidance.

A tailored, hands-on approach throughout the search process.

We coordinate and attend viewings, advise on space planning and utilisation, and present a carefully curated shortlist aligned to your requirements, supported by detailed commercial and cashflow analysis.

Delivery.

End-to-end support to secure the perfect workplace for you.

We negotiate terms on your behalf, advise on technical specification, the design and procurement options available and project and cost management, allowing you to remain focused on your business.

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Our Clients:

Scope of Services:

Comprehensive market and property advice.

Coordination and representation at viewings.

Ongoing advisory support throughout the search process.

Advice on design, procurement and project delivery.

Liaison with solicitors through to completion.

Meet your Team

Meet the team behind our Occupier Services offering. Experienced, hands-on and directly involved in every instruction, they provide clear, commercially focused advice from start to finish.

Andrew Timms

BSc (Hons) MRICS
Director

Andrew leads the Edwards Office Agency team, specialising in office disposals, acquisitions and development advice across the Northwest region, with specific expertise in the Greater Manchester office market. His extensive experience advising landlords, occupiers and developers, ensures he can provide strategic guidance on leasing, repositioning and acquisition opportunities, helping clients maximise value from their office assets.

Commercially astute and highly market-focused, Andrew is known for his strong relationships across the sector and delivering advice that is both honest and effective. Clients value his proactive approach, in-depth market insight and commitment to delivering successful transactions.

Richard Dinsdale

BSc (Hons)
Director

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Ed Keany

Ed is a Director in Edwards’ Office Agency team, specialising in office disposals and acquisitions across the regional market. He advises landlords, occupiers and developers on leasing strategy, asset positioning and workplace solutions, supporting clients at every stage of the transaction process.

Well-regarded for his market knowledge and client-focused approach, Ed works collaboratively to identify opportunities and deliver successful outcomes. Clients value his responsiveness, commercial insight and ability to navigate complex negotiations with confidence.

Oliver Woodall

Oliver is an Associate Director in Edwards’ Office Agency team, advising on office disposals, acquisitions, and leasing strategies. He works with landlords and occupiers to identify the right opportunities, taking a focused, no-nonsense approach to understanding each client’s objectives.

Proactive and detail-driven, Oliver leads transactions from instruction to completion with clear communication and a hands-on style. He builds strong relationships, gives straightforward advice, and keeps deals moving. Backed by sharp market insight and a personal approach, he consistently delivers results and is a trusted adviser across the region.

Nigel Hunter

MRICS
Consultant

Nigel is a Consultant at Edwards, bringing extensive experience in office agency and professional advisory work. He advises clients on a range of property matters including leasing, disposals, acquisitions, rent reviews, valuations and strategic asset advice.

With a long-standing presence in the market, Nigel offers valuable insight and practical guidance to clients navigating complex property decisions. His collaborative approach and deep sector knowledge continue to support successful outcomes for clients.

Andrew Gardiner

MRICS
Consultant

Andrew is a Consultant within Edwards’ Office Agency team, advising landlords and occupiers on office disposals, acquisitions and leasing strategies. He supports clients with market insight and transactional expertise to help them achieve their property objectives.

Known for his pragmatic and client-focused approach, Andrew works closely with clients to navigate the office market across the UK and deliver successful transactions. His experience and industry knowledge provide valuable support throughout the whole leasing process.

Workplace strategy, clearly delivered.

We understand what makes space work.

Our team brings extensive experience in the refurbishment and redevelopment of commercial buildings, providing intelligent, focused advice to both landlords and occupiers.

We take a considered approach to every instruction, assembling the right team of specialists to ensure each workspace is aligned with the building, its location and the demands of the market.

Whether delivering a traditional office environment, a Specialist Logistics hub, or Life Science development, our focus is always the same – creating space that performs for you.

Our services:

Services

Building Consultancy.

Experience in delivering large scale projects for major occupiers, investors and developers, with a senior-led approach and no unnecessary layers.

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Agency Services.

We provide strategic advice to help landlords attract the right occupiers and maximise asset value – ensuring decisions are commercially sound and aligned with investment objectives.

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Investment.

Benefit from dynamic and bespoke strategies, coupled with market leading advice to deliver real returns for you.

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Professional Services.

With extensive knowledge of the commercial property sector, we can provide expert advice on asset management, lease consultancy and valuation.

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“Working with Edwards on the letting of 75 Trafford Wharf Road has been an exceptional experience from start to finish. We are absolutely delighted with the letting and would not hesitate to recommend Edwards to any landlord seeking a committed, capable, and results-driven commercial agency practice. Their expertise truly made all the difference.”

James MallonSenior Asset Manager Frasers Group

“Edwards have taken a highly proactive approach to the Asset Management of our portfolio, directly resulting in improved performance and enhanced capital value.

Combining excellent strategic oversight, strong attention to detail and honest straightforward advice, Edwards have given us real confidence in the long‑term management of our assets.”

Kevin HaseldenW. E. Haselden & Sons

“Edwards hit the ground running with our new HQ requirement, from the confidential search and initial project advice we always felt we were being prioritised and received expert advice throughout the process.

In tandem the building consultancy team took our occupational brief, engaging all parties to support the property selection process with technical due diligence to best inform our decision and are now managing our fit out on site.”

Thomas PearsonHead of Real Estate Commercial, JMW

“NFG have a long-standing relationship with Edwards who continue to support all of our commercial property needs. Our recent acquisition of a new office in Croydon required Agency advice and technical due diligence from the building survey team who helped us secure a robust commercial position and a quick turnaround through legals. We also instructed Edwards to project manage our fit-out, adopting a ’Turnkey Approach’. This delivered great value, commercially and operationally, because it required only a light touch from us but still gave the absolute confidence that our project was being managed robustly by an experienced team”

Tim BarclayChief Executive at National Fostering Group

Our latest Occupier Services projects

Redevelopment of former Marks & Spencer space.Commercial Agency

Redevelopment of former Marks & Spencer space.

Acquisition of new headquarters office premises.Commercial Agency

Acquisition of new headquarters office premises.

Disposal of office building to Warner Bros.Commercial Agency

Disposal of office building to Warner Bros.

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