A BUMPER year for the UK’s commercial property market saw some of the nation’s top dealmakers close dozens of transactions last year.
Topping the regional rankings, according to the 2022 EG Radius report, was Neil Hart, Group CEO of Newcastle-headquartered Bradley Hall.
Completing 163 deals, Hart was ranked as the North East’s top dealmaker during the period, with Edward Siddall-Jones of Siddall Jones in the West Midlands finishing second on 99 deals and Michael Moody of Fenn Wright, in the South East, rounding off the top three with 94 deals.
EG’s top dealmakers listings rank the best performing dealmakers across England, Scotland and Wales, taking into account disposals and acquisitions across all sectors and deal type between 1 January and 31 December.
Neil Hart said: “I am incredibly grateful for the fantastic recognition of the team's hard work and dedication throughout the year.
"While it has been a fantastic year for the firm, this success is testament to the commitment shown every day by our team to provide clients with the most exceptional service, which underpins absolutely everything we do.”
Bradley Hall, which predominantly operates across the North of England, saw demand for its services soar last year, with completed sales rising by 106%
“The heightened activity by our firm not only highlight the hard work and dedication of our team, but also a healthy and active property market. Despite the clouds of economic uncertainty lingering over the sector, activity across each of our key markets hit a new high last year and it is showing no sign of slowing down,” Hart added.
“During the first three months of 2023, we’ve continued on the same trajectory. From our offices in rural Northumberland to our city centre offices in Newcastle and Manchester, we’re seeing interest continue to grow.
“Central to this has been the billions of pounds being pumped into regenerating areas such as Durham, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle Sunderland and the Tees Valley and with so many high-profile developments set to come to fruition this year, there’s absolutely no reason why 2023 can’t be an even greater year for the business.”
Hart is also confident that the opening of new offices and the expansion of Bradley Hall’s core services will see the company continue to invest in the north over the next 12 months, with plans in the pipeline to double its headcount to 120 staff and significantly increase turnover.
He added: “It is an incredibly exciting time for everyone associated with Bradley Hall and I expect the business to continue to expand through an organic, and sustainable manner, as we look ahead to 2023.
“We have already expanded our team in Leeds, with further plans to grow all of our services across Yorkshire, and Greater Manchester. In Tees Valley we are hoping to expand our team and our services across the region, while also looking for other areas where we can offer our property services, while becoming the first choice for both member of the public, organisations of all sizes and local authorities.”
