Having worked in commercial real estate since 1989, Jim has 22 years’ experience in the industry and has been involved in the majority of Wellington’s largest office leasing deals throughout the past decade. As an owner of Colliers International Wellington, his specialisation is leasing advice to corporate and Government tenants.

Before moving to New Zealand from the UK in 1994, Jim specialised in investment sales with the Bristol property firm Hartnell Taylor Cook.

Since 1999 Jim has managed Wellington’s most experienced office leasing team, with a current combined experience of over 70 years to their name. He handles opportunities across the whole office leasing market but his major strengths lie in advising on long-term relocations and lease restructuring projects.

Jim has been a director and shareholder at Colliers since 2004. He prides himself on his professionalism and skill in ensuring that projects are run to the client’s total satisfaction. His focus remains on taking those clients through a process that is cost-effective, enjoyable and as simple as possible.

In addition to his two decades’ experience, Jim’s strengths also lie with the established networks he maintains across the government and corporate sectors, encompassing a variety of complementary professions and skillsets. Jim has the connections and the resources to get the job done.

Notable lease transactions include:

• Ministry of Justice 14,000m²
• TelstraClear 6500m²
• Transpower 10,000m²
• Government Communications Security Bureau 14,000m²
• Securities Commission 2000m2
• Westpac 4000m²
• BNZ 15000m²
• Deloitte 4000m²
• IRD 9000m²
• Marsh Mercer 2200m²

Affiliations:

Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors

A.R.E.I.N.Z.

NZ Green Building Council

Education:

University of the West of England - Honours Degree in Valuation and Estate Management

Specialisations:

Office Leasing / Senior Management