
James Short
Associate Surveyor
Industrial Sales & Leasing
- Main Line +44 (0)117 988 5237
- Direct Line +44 (0)117 988 5237
- Email [email protected]
- Bristol
- St Catherine's Court
- Berkeley Place
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Bristol, BS8 1BQ UK
James is an Associate Director in Avison Young’s National Industrial and Distribution team, specialising in the disposal and acquisition of industrial, distribution, and motor trade properties across the South West and South Wales. A chartered surveyor since 2019, he has over seven years of experience in the sector.
He works with a broad range of clients, including St Francis, ALMCOR, BP Investment Management, HOLT JCB, Assa Abloy, Chancerygate, City Plumbing Supplies, and Sainsbury’s Plc.
James brings in-depth market knowledge and a proactive approach, helping clients navigate complex transactions and maximise opportunities in the industrial and logistics sector.
James' project experience includes:
Credentials
- Central Park, Avonmouth, Bristol – Disposal of ~40 acres, attracting strong interest from industrial developers, investors, and owner-occupiers.
- Horizon38, Filton, Bristol – Successful letting of ~580,000 sq ft across a speculative multi-unit scheme, plus further land sales to developers and owner-occupiers.
- Hadleigh Real Estate, Trowbridge – Freehold disposal of a ~100,000 sq ft warehouse, securing significant interest and exceeding client expectations.
- City Plumbing Supplies – Acquisitions – Assisted in securing multiple new store locations across the South West, including Portishead, Longwell Green, Emersons Green, and Bude.
- Sainsbury’s PLC, Bridgwater – Involved in the disposal and rebranding of a former Argos RDC (~360,000 sq ft on 21 acres), marking the largest warehouse disposal in the South West in 2021.