Business Details
18 Years
experience
Your Trusted Leeds Commercial Property Partner
Established in 2008 through the merger of Towlers and Carter & Co, Carter Towler has become one of the largest independent property consultancy firms outside London. Our expertise spans commercial surveying, property management, and strategic advisory services, combining national-scale multidisciplinary capabilities with deep regional knowledge. With a team of experienced directors and surveyors, we deliver tailored solutions for clients ranging from major institutions to private individuals.Our commitment to client-focused service has been recognised through numerous industry awards, including consecutive wins for regional agency excellence. We maintain a strong track record of retaining and developing talent, having preserved all personnel during economic downturns while continuing to expand our operations. Our integrated approach leverages advanced systems and cross-departmental collaboration to provide seamless property solutions across Yorkshire and the broader UK market.
Services
Industrial Agency
Office Agency
Retail Agency
Investment Agency
Property Management
Building Consultancy
Development
Dilapidations
Professional Services
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We offer over 75 years combined experience through our merger of Leeds-based firms
- Our team has won regional agency awards for 15 consecutive years
- We maintain a 100% client retention record during economic downturns
- Our integrated departments deliver seamless property solutions across sectors
- We manage over 5,000 properties for 250+ clients nationwide
Associations and certifications
- RICS
- Client Money Protection Certificate
What people say
Award-winning team
Proven track record
Expert local knowledge
Reliable service
Strategic solutions
Services
Industrial Agency
Our award-winning industrial agency team specialises in commercial property transactions across key logistics hubs along the M62 and M1/A1 corridors. With director-led service and local market expertise, we deliver strategic solutions for problem sites and development opportunities. Our clients benefit from our extensive experience in major regional developments and joint agency collaborations.
Office Agency
Recognised as Yorkshire's most active office agency, we handle 40% of Leeds' office transactions since 2010. Our services cover city centre and out-of-town markets, providing strategic advice for property funds, developers, and corporate clients. We combine proactive marketing with honest guidance to achieve optimal leasing and sales outcomes.
Retail Agency
Our retail specialists offer comprehensive agency services for changing retail environments. We provide strategic consultancy for landlords and tenants, with particular expertise in resolving onerous leasehold interests. Our regional market knowledge spans the north of England, supported by a proven track record in retail property disposals and acquisitions.
Property Management
As Yorkshire's largest independent property management firm, we oversee 5,000+ commercial properties nationwide. Our services include rent control, maintenance management, and asset protection for major corporations and private clients. We utilise advanced systems and a dedicated team of 30 professionals to maximise property performance and tenant retention.
Development Consultancy
Our development team specialises in unlocking property potential through strategic acquisitions and feasibility studies. We provide end-to-end solutions from master-planning to marketing analysis, focusing on maximising asset value for clients. Our director-led approach combines commercial expertise with practical solutions for complex development challenges.
People
Ian Greenwood
Managing Director
With extensive industrial property expertise, Ian leads our development and agency teams. He has over 25 years' experience in commercial real estate and specialises in transforming problem sites into valuable assets.
Richard Fraser
Director
A qualified surveyor with 20+ years in office agency, Richard has handled major Leeds commercial transactions. He specialises in strategic property advice and joint agency collaborations across Yorkshire's business sectors.
Jacques Esterhuizen
Director
Leading our investment agency, Jacques has completed high-profile deals including NHS property sales and major distribution warehouse transactions. He brings 10 years' expertise in Yorkshire's investment property market.
Alison Jackson
Director
As a chartered building surveyor, Alison heads our dilapidations team. She provides expert lease interpretation and repair strategy advice, with specialist knowledge of RICS protocols and dispute resolution processes.
Matthew Faulkes
Director
Managing our property management division, Matthew oversees 5,000+ commercial assets nationwide. He specialises in asset protection strategies and has 15 years' experience managing portfolios for major institutional clients.
Questions
What commercial property services do you offer?
We provide industrial, office, and retail agency services, property management, investment advisory, development consultancy, and dilapidations assessments across Yorkshire and the UK.
Which areas do you cover?
Our primary focus is Yorkshire and the North East, with property management services extending nationwide. We have offices in Leeds, York, and Durham.
What makes you different from other agents?
We combine national-scale capabilities with regional expertise, maintaining 15 consecutive years of regional agency awards and a 100% staff retention record during economic downturns.
Do you handle property management nationwide?
Yes, our property management team oversees 5,000+ commercial properties across the UK, including major portfolios for institutional clients and private landlords.
Can you assist with development projects?
Our development team provides end-to-end solutions, from feasibility studies and acquisition strategies to master-planning and marketing analysis for commercial properties.
