Business Details
41 Years
experience
Trusted Real Estate Investment & Development Advisors
Established in 1985, we are one of London's leading independent real estate investment and development advisory firms. Our team combines unrivalled market knowledge with an innovative approach to deliver exceptional results for clients, having successfully transacted over 60 billion of UK real estate. Our boutique structure allows us to work closely with every client at every stage of the investment process. We specialise in creating and maximising value through strategic acquisitions, disposals, and development opportunities across Central London's prime property markets. Our sister company, Metrus, founded in 1980, extends our capabilities with 6 billion of assets under management and an annual rent roll exceeding 275 million. With offices in London and Singapore, we serve a global client base including institutional investors, UK-listed property companies, and high-net-worth individuals.Our track record includes advising on landmark transactions involving iconic properties such as the Millennium Dome, Centre Point, and Burlington Arcade. We maintain total confidentiality while providing uncompromising service, underpinned by our commitment to efficiency, value, performance, loyalty, integrity, and trust. Our expertise extends to off-market opportunities where confidentiality is paramount, and we have developed a reputation for thinking creatively about finding and maximising property potential. The firm's leadership team brings decades of combined experience, with founding partners who have shaped London's property landscape through numerous high-profile transactions.
Services
Acquisition advisory
Disposal advisory
Property management
Development advisory
Investment strategy
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We have over 35 years of experience in London's commercial real estate market
- Our team has successfully transacted more than 60 billion of UK real estate
- We offer a unique one-stop-shop service with our sister company Metrus
- Our expertise includes handling complex off-market transactions with confidentiality
- We maintain a global reach with offices in both London and Singapore
Services
Acquisition advisory
Our acquisition advisory service specialises in identifying and securing prime commercial real estate opportunities across Central London. With decades of market experience and access to off-market deals, we help clients build strategic property portfolios. Our team provides comprehensive due diligence, valuation analysis, and negotiation expertise to ensure optimal investment outcomes.
Disposal advisory
We offer expert disposal advisory services for commercial property owners seeking to maximise returns on their real estate assets. Our approach combines market intelligence with targeted marketing strategies to attract premium buyers. We manage the entire sales process from valuation to completion, ensuring confidentiality and achieving optimal transaction terms for our clients.
Development advisory
Our development advisory service supports clients through every stage of property development projects in Central London. From initial feasibility studies to planning permissions and construction management, we provide strategic guidance to maximise value. We specialise in repurposing existing assets and transforming them into high-performing commercial properties.
Property management
Through our sister company Metrus, we offer comprehensive property management services covering 6 billion in assets. Our capabilities include asset strategy, tenant relations, financial reporting, and maintenance oversight. With 40 years of experience since 1980, we ensure optimal performance and value preservation for commercial real estate portfolios across London.
Investment strategy
We provide tailored investment strategy advice to help clients navigate London's complex commercial property market. Our team analyses market trends, identifies growth opportunities, and develops customised investment plans. With our deep understanding of market cycles and access to exclusive deals, we help clients build and maintain high-performing real estate portfolios.
People
Mark Shipman
Founding Partner
With over 35 years' experience, Mark Shipman is a leading real estate advisor who has transacted over 20 billion in UK commercial property. He advises on high-profile acquisitions and disposals, including iconic London landmarks, and serves as a senior partner at Metrus.
Dominic Rowe
Founding Partner
Dominic Rowe has over three decades of London property market experience, specialising in office and retail sectors. He has completed over 20 billion in transactions and advises major institutional clients including Columbia Threadneedle and KKR on strategic property investments.
David Harrison
Partner
David Harrison brings two decades of Central London investment expertise, having advised on over 5 billion in transactions. He focuses on proactive asset strategy and has developed lasting relationships with clients through his expertise in sourcing confidential off-market opportunities.
Scott Lister
Partner
Scott Lister specialises in Central London commercial property with over a decade of experience handling complex corporate structures. He has advised on numerous trophy assets including Fenwicks on New Bond Street and the Harlequin Building, demonstrating his strategic approach to client needs.
Toby Larman
Consultant
Toby Larman has 15 years' experience in Central London investment markets, advising on over 2 billion in deals. He works with global high-net-worth individuals and institutions, delivering exceptional results through both on- and off-market transactions while maintaining a loyal client base.
Questions
What services does Michael Elliott offer?
We specialise in real estate acquisition and disposal advisory, development guidance, investment strategy, and property management through our sister company Metrus, focusing on Central London's commercial property market.
How long has Michael Elliott been in business?
Michael Elliott has provided real estate advisory services since 1985, with our sister company Metrus operating since 1980, giving us over three decades of combined industry expertise.
What areas do you specialise in?
We focus primarily on Central London's commercial property market, covering office, retail, hospitality, and development assets, with particular expertise in high-value transactions and off-market opportunities.
Who are your typical clients?
Our clients include institutional investors, UK-listed property companies, private property companies, and high-net-worth individuals seeking expert guidance on London's commercial real estate market.
Do you operate internationally?
Yes, we have a global reach with offices in London and Singapore, enabling us to serve international investors interested in UK property markets and advise on cross-border transactions.
What makes Michael Elliott different?
We combine over 35 years of London market expertise with a boutique structure that allows personalised service, extensive off-market deal access, and a proven track record of transacting over £60 billion in UK real estate.
