Jon Leedham
Head of Professional Services UK • United Kingdom
Local Office:
1 Colmore Circus Queensway
Birmingham, West Midlands B4 6AJ
United Kingdom
Office: +44 121 697 7256
Mobile: +44 7771604541
Jon Leedham
Head of Professional Services UK • United Kingdom
About
Jon has recently joined the UK Leadership team as Head of Business Space Regions. Having already served as Head of Midlands, South West and Wales since 2003, Jon has a depth of knowledge across multiple skill lines. In nearly 30 years with the company, he has been a key figure in the Birmingham property market, acting on numerous high-profile buildings and projects. He was part of the team which won and advised Birmingham City Council on the transformative redevelopment of Grand Central.
Specialising in loan security, accounts valuations and landlord and tenant work, Jon has particular extensive experience of expert witness work having represented numerous parties at court, arbitration and oral hearings on dilapidations, rent reviews, lease renewals and insurance claims.
Jon is a RICS Registered Valuer and an active member of the Valuation team undertaking valuations in all areas across the Public and Private sector, including accounts valuations for Trusts and Charities. He is the appointed Surveyor to Cregoe Colmore Estate, St Martins Trust and King Henry VIII Warwick.
Jon is also responsible for the National Rating and Development Consultancy teams.
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Lauren Joselyn • 05/08/2025
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Cushman & Wakefield has appointed Ben Cullen as Head of UK & Ireland, succeeding George Roberts who is leaving the firm.
Richard Coleman • 18/07/2025
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Cushman & Wakefield has appointed experienced real estate finance leader Chris Bennett as Head of London Offices Capital Markets.
Richard Coleman • 10/07/2025
From Caution to Strategic Conviction: European Real Estate Finds Its Footing
European real estate is still a strong play, offering real income-producing assets backed by solid long-term trends and fundamentals says Cushman & Wakefield.
Lauren Joselyn • 11/06/2025
Grade A London Office Space Facing Considerable Squeeze Beyond 2025
New quarterly London office data from Cushman & Wakefield highlights the constrained conditions faced by occupiers seeking Grade A space in London and points to further challenges to come, with just 5.91 million sq ft of total office space currently under construction and available beyond 2025.
Lauren Joselyn • 06/05/2025
Cushman & Wakefield Appoints Rod Edwards As Partner In Rating Team
Based in London, Edwards will play a pivotal role in supporting the firm's existing clients, developing the team, and focusing on new business opportunities.
Lauren Joselyn • 01/04/2025
Cushman & Wakefield Appoints Patrick Hogan As Head Of EMEA Living Capital Markets
Real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield has appointed Patrick Hogan as Head of EMEA Living Capital Markets.
Richard Coleman • 06/03/2025
Stane Retail Park In Colchester Sells For £33.95M
In the first major retail park acquisition of 2025, a private South African investor client of Pembrey Asset Management has acquired Stane Retail Park, Colchester, from developer The Churchmanor Estates Company plc, for £33.95 million.
Richard Coleman • 17/02/2025
Central London Office Market Defies Economic Challenges With Robust Leasing And A Positive 2025 Forecast
The Central London office leasing market demonstrated remarkable resilience in 2024, achieving an overall take-up of 9.68 million sq ft, a 1% increase on 2023 and the second highest volume in the past five years, according to Cushman & Wakefield's latest ‘Central London Offices Marketbeat’ report.
Lauren Joselyn • 06/02/2025
Powerhouse Markets Lead EMEA Data Centre Growth As New Markets Emerge To Reshape Landscape
A total of 21GW of data centre capacity across EMEA was operational, under construction, or in planning stages at the end of 2024 with operators increasingly looking beyond traditional powerhouse markets to meet demand, according to Cushman & Wakefield.
Richard Coleman • 05/02/2025
European Commercial Real Estate Markets Experience Significant Yield Compression In Q4
New data from Cushman & Wakefield reveals that a growing number of European commercial real estate markets saw prime yields move inwards in Q4 2024, with 24 market sectors reporting an inward shift in Q4 2024, double the number in Q3, providing a clearer signal that Europe’s investment markets are on the road to recovery at the prime end of the market.
Richard Coleman • 04/02/2025
Cushman & Wakefield Completes Acquisition Of Its Affiliate In Finland
Global real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield has completed the acquisition of its affiliate in Finland, having announced in November that it had entered a definitive agreement to acquire the firm.
Richard Coleman • 17/01/2025
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