National property consultancy Bruton Knowles has opened an office in Bristol and recruited two of the city’s best-known and experienced commercial property specialists to build its team.
Paul Matthews, who has 32 years’ experience of the Bristol market, joins from the city office of BNP Paribas. He was formerly head of Chesterton’s Bristol office and helped establish Fuller Peiser in the city.
He will specialise in valuations, lease advisory and business rates issues while also acting as an arbitrator and independent expert in resolving property disputes.
Paul Williams, who joins as head of agency, has more than 20 years’ experience of the Bristol market having worked at Lipfriend Dawson, Colliers CRE and Savills.
Paul Matthews said: “We will be looking to work with occupiers and landlords in and around Bristol on all aspects of property.
“The commercial property market has changed significantly in the last few years due to economic times with shorter leases and more flexible accommodation required to serve current commercial needs. Many businesses in and around Bristol are not making the most of their property assets or are unnecessarily tied into deals made before the recession hit.
“Those are the people we want to speak with and help ensure they benefit from the opportunities that are now available.”
Paul Williams added: “It is exciting to be setting up a new operation in Bristol, enabling us to be fast on our feet and provide a personal service. Bruton Knowles has a long history in the West Country and the decision to open in Bristol reflects the economic importance of the conurbation to the region.”
Bruton Knowles was founded more than 150 years ago in Gloucester. The Bristol office is the firm’s 12th in a network that spreads from Northallerton in North Yorkshire to Taunton.
Pictured: Paul Williams, left, and Paul Matthews outside Bruton Knowles’ new Bristol office
