David Tonks
International Partner • United Kingdom
Local Office:
1 Colmore Circus Queensway
Birmingham, B4 6AJ
United Kingdom
Office: +44 121 697 7313
Mobile: +44 7771604536
David Tonks
International Partner • United Kingdom
About
David leads the Repurposing team, delivering strategic property consultancy and real estate transaction advice to a range of private sector clients.
With over 30 years of real estate experience he has advised occupiers and investors on property acquisitions and disposals, advised on landlord and tenant matters, advised on occupier strategy as well as investment and development across a range of sectors.
David was previously Head of Cushman & Wakefield’s Birmingham office incorporating 260 full time employees serving clients across the full real estate cycle.
As client manager for a range of occupiers, investors and developers in both the private and public sector, David has provided strategic advice encompassing abroad range of development and investment projects and overseeing a range of professional services, covering various property types on both a freehold and leasehold basis.
Clients
- Legal & General
- Aviva
- Hammerson
- Hines
- Sterling Property Ventures
- Gowling
- Hogan Lovell
- Eon
- Uniper
- RICS
Education
- BSc
- MRICS
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What's new
Cushman & Wakefield Hires Partner To Lead Its Yorkshire And North East Logistics & Industrial Team
Cushman & Wakefield has appointed Jake Pygall as Partner within its Logistics & Industrial team.
Vikki McCrindle • 19/01/2026
Cushman & Wakefield Doubles Down On EMEA Debt Advisory With Twin Strategic Hires
Cushman & Wakefield’s EMEA Debt Advisory team has added experienced hires as it continues its expansion following another year of record growth.
Lauren Joselyn • 15/01/2026
Cushman & Wakefield Appoints Senior Leaders To Drive Insight-Driven Solutions Across APAC & EMEA Markets
Richard Pickering and Alvin So join the APAC & EMEA Multi-Markets team.
Lauren Joselyn • 17/12/2025
Cushman & Wakefield Hires Partner To Lead North West Logistics & Industrial Team
Cushman & Wakefield has appointed James Lewis as a Partner within its national Logistics & Industrial team.
Vikki McCrindle • 09/12/2025
75% Of European Office Leasing Now In Core Areas As Occupiers Prioritise Location Over Quality
Vacancy gap between core CBD office locations and those outside the core is at its highest level since Q1 2016.
Lauren Joselyn • 04/12/2025
From Caution to Conviction: Europe’s Property Sector Enters 2026 with Momentum
Confidence in European real estate is building, with core sectors poised for growth as fundamentals and investor sentiment improve.
Lauren Joselyn • 04/12/2025
Cushman & Wakefield’s UK Retail Team Adds Mike Bumford As Partner
Bumford joins from Knight Frank’s national retail agency team where he advised landlord clients on retail schemes across the UK, as well as acquiring space on behalf of national occupiers.
Vikki McCrindle • 01/12/2025
Debt Capital Driving European Real Estate Recovery
Cushman & Wakefield’s European Investment Atlas highlights broadening recovery and strategic opportunities across sectors.
Lauren Joselyn • 28/11/2025
London’s New Bond Street Named World’s Most Expensive Retail Destination For First Time
London’s New Bond Street, where rents have risen by 22% in the past year to $2,231 per square foot per year (psf/yr), has been crowned the world’s most expensive retail destination for the first time.
Lauren Joselyn • 19/11/2025
Central London Office Investment Surpasses 2024 Levels As Grade A Supply Tightens
In the leasing market, Grade A accounted for 70% of take up in Q3 2025.
Lauren Joselyn • 07/11/2025
Senior Appointments Signal the Next Phase of Growth for Cushman & Wakefield’s V&A Team
Clare Clarke and Rob Pritchard join as Partners.
Lauren Joselyn • 24/09/2025
SERVICES
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Integrated Portfolio Management
Our commercial property management services focus our Transaction Management, Portfolio Administration and Portfolio Strategy activity around our clients’ business challenges and priorities.
Global Occupier Services
Portfolio Services Centre (PSC)
Cushman & Wakefield’s global Portfolio Service Centres (PSC’s) are global, multi-disciplined, connected teams of real estate professionals that partner with on-site/in-market teams to deliver fully-integrated services to Cushman & Wakefield’s clients.
Industrial & Logistics Property Services
Total Workplace
Working collaboratively, we develop workplace strategies and operational solutions that align with the workplace design, emerging business needs and cultural aspirations to create a memorable experience.
Design & Build
Inspiring workspace solutions that contribute to the long‑term success of your business.
Total Workplace
We support you throughout the entire workplace lifecycle, creating a workplace aligned to business objectives, enhancing organisational performance and engaging employees.
Sustainability
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K-Beauty: A Glow Up for UK Retail?
MarketBeat
UK Hospitality Marketbeat Reports
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UK London Office Marketbeat Reports
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UK Investment Marketbeat Reports
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UK Economy & Housing Marketbeat Reports
MarketBeat
UK Regional Offices MarketBeat
MarketBeat
UK Life Science Marketbeat Report
Insights • Investment / Capital Markets
Article • Investment / Capital Markets
Research
Unlock the Potential of Train Stations
Research
Research • Workplace
Explore our Office Fit Out Cost Guide 2025 to budget and plan your workspace transformation in the UK effectively. Start optimising your office today!
UK INSIGHTS
Research
K-Beauty: A Glow Up for UK Retail?
Research
H2 2025 EMEA Data Centre Market Update
Insights • Investment / Capital Markets
Article • Investment / Capital Markets
Research
Unlock the Potential of Train Stations
MarketBeat
Research
Research • Workplace
Explore our Office Fit Out Cost Guide 2025 to budget and plan your workspace transformation in the UK effectively. Start optimising your office today!
Article • Sustainability / ESG
Shaping a Sustainable and Successful Fashion Brand
Insights
Insights • Economy
FEATURED STORIES
Cushman & Wakefield – Birmingham Office • Commercial Real Estate
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Battersea Power Station Development Company • Retail
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Hines • Retail
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JP Boden & Co • Retail
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ArchCo Portfolio Valuation • Industrial & Retail
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Valuations for Multi-Let Industrial Assets • Industrial
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Omnicom Europe Limited • Technology
Omnicom Europe Limited had to relocate from over ten properties into one over 4 years.
