Business Details
32 Years
experience
Your Trusted Chartered Surveyors in Bristol
Burston Cook is an independent, award-winning practice of Chartered Surveyors and Commercial Property Advisors based in Bristol. Established in 1994 by Julian Cook and David Burston, we have grown organically to become Bristol's Most Active Commercial Property Agent, completing over 30% of all office transactions in the city. Our team of Directors and specialists provides tailored advice across commercial property sectors, including office, retail, industrial, and healthcare. We pride ourselves on maintaining close client relationships, offering proactive service, and combining local market expertise with national and international reach.Our accolades include the EGI Award for Most Active Commercial Property Agent in Bristol for ten consecutive years. With a dedicated marketing team and RICS-registered valuers, we deliver strategic solutions for property acquisitions, disposals, valuations, and lease advisory. Our client-centric approach ensures all work is handled at senior level, providing consistent, expert guidance across the property lifecycle.
Services
Office Agency
Retail & Leisure Agency
Business Sales
Industrial & Logistics Agency
Property Valuations
Lease Advisory
Auction Sales
Residential Sales
Market Analysis
Investment Advisory
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of combined director experience in Bristol's commercial property market
- Our team includes RICS-registered valuers with specialist sector expertise
- Awarded EGI Most Active Commercial Property Agent in Bristol for 10 consecutive years
- Director-led service ensures senior-level expertise on every transaction
- Proactive marketing strategies combining traditional and digital platforms
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
What people say
Exceptional level of service
Professional and friendly team
Secured excellent sale prices
Proactive marketing approach
Expert lease negotiations
Services
Office Agency
Specialist office property services for landlords, tenants, and investors. We handle acquisitions, disposals, and lease negotiations across Bristol's commercial market. Our team combines local expertise with national reach to secure optimal terms for clients, supported by targeted marketing campaigns and market-leading transaction volume.
Retail & Leisure Agency
Comprehensive retail and leisure property solutions including high street units, shopping centres, and hospitality venues. We advise on acquisitions, disposals, and leasing with a focus on emerging trends and investment opportunities in Bristol's evolving retail landscape.
Property Valuations
RICS-registered valuers providing accurate property assessments for accounting, tax, and investment purposes. Our valuations cover all commercial sectors, supported by up-to-date market data and tailored reporting to meet client-specific requirements.
Lease Advisory
Expert guidance on commercial lease agreements including rent reviews, lease renewals, and strategic advice. We represent both landlords and tenants to protect interests throughout the lease lifecycle, combining legal expertise with market knowledge.
Auction Sales
Specialist auction services for commercial property transactions. We advise on pricing strategy, marketing, and bidding processes to achieve optimal outcomes for both vendors and purchasers in competitive auction environments.
People
Julian Cook
Director
Co-founder with over 30 years' experience in Bristol's commercial property market. Specialises in strategic acquisitions and disposals, combining market knowledge with negotiation expertise to deliver client-focused solutions.
Jayne Rixon
Director
Experienced director managing commercial property transactions across multiple sectors. Focuses on client relationship management and strategic property advisory services for both local and national clients.
Finola Ingham
Director
Lease advisory specialist with expertise in landlord and tenant matters. Provides strategic guidance on lease negotiations, renewals, and commercial terms to protect client interests.
Charlie Kershaw
Director
Industrial and logistics property specialist with extensive market knowledge. Focuses on warehouse and distribution centre transactions, advising major occupiers on strategic property requirements.
Tom Coyte
Director
Office sector expert managing high-profile commercial property transactions. Specialises in city centre office acquisitions and disposals, with particular expertise in investment sales.
Questions
What commercial property services do you offer?
We provide office, retail, industrial, and healthcare property agency services, along with valuations, lease advisory, auction sales, and investment advisory services across the UK.
How are you different from other Bristol property agents?
We are independent, director-led, and have won the EGI Award for Most Active Commercial Property Agent in Bristol for ten consecutive years, handling 30% of all office transactions.
Do you handle property transactions outside Bristol?
While based in Bristol, we operate nationally with particular expertise in South West England, handling transactions from London to the West Country.
What accreditations do your team hold?
Our surveyors are members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), with specialist valuers registered under RICS valuation standards.
How do you market commercial properties?
We use targeted digital campaigns, major property portals, and traditional marketing combined with our established industry contacts to maximise property exposure.
Can you assist with lease renewals and rent reviews?
Yes, our lease advisory team specialises in strategic lease management, including rent reviews, lease renewals, and dilapidations negotiations for both landlords and tenants.
Reviews (5)
Moose Studios Ltd
Sep 23, 2021
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Burston Cook acted on our behalf in securing a letting for our commercial/retail unit on Whiteladies Road, Bristol. A superb process from start to finish and Tom/Holly provided fantastic advice on what we could do as a landlord to improve/present our unit to the market to achieve a letting. Thank you.
Roger Proctor
Sep 25, 2018
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We needed to achieve a complicated office development and relocation project for 70 staff, over a 3 year period.
Burston Cook listened closely to our brief and objectives, gave us confidence and importantly only offered us solutions that were directly relevant to our business and long term investment needs. They found us a property in exactly the right location with significant potential very quickly, before it was even on the market. It wasnt where we first expected but their insight and knowledge ensured that it was entirely appropriate to our needs. They took us through a challenging buying
Burston Cook listened closely to our brief and objectives, gave us confidence and importantly only offered us solutions that were directly relevant to our business and long term investment needs. They found us a property in exactly the right location with significant potential very quickly, before it was even on the market. It wasnt where we first expected but their insight and knowledge ensured that it was entirely appropriate to our needs. They took us through a challenging buying
Liz Derry
Nov 25, 2017
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Great people, lovely to work with and would highly recommend to anyone. Great knowledge of the local market.
E. -Cigilicious
Nov 19, 2017
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We acquired a rental property through Burston Cook. They handled the whole process with efficiency and professionalism and we were very happy with the service we received. Whether you're a prospective tenant or landlord we would highly recommend using Burston Cook
Emily Hawthorne
Nov 17, 2017
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A highly professional and knowledgeable agent who I would not hesitate in recommending. Friendly and approachable with great local knowledge.
