Testimonials

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I wanted to say a huge thank you for handling my purchase and dealing with the solicitors who were rather challenging at the time !  You were definitely instrumental in getting the deal over the line. 😊  I’ll be looking for another commercial property in a couple of years so will be in touch then!

 

Sale of a retail investment on Gloucester Road for a Private Commercial Property Investor 

 

Many thanks for selling our property in Queen Square – you obviously have a good team ethic and worked very hard to secure the sale.  I would not hesitate to recommend to anyone I know, to use Burston Cook.

Sale of an office in Queen Square for a private client.

I have had the benefit of Burston Cooks knowledge, skillset and experience on numerous occasions whilst searching for new commercial premises and relocating our offices. Burston Cook have always delivered on time and provided back up of their work with a business case and rationale surrounding their search of the local market.

I would not hesitate to recommend Burston Cook as thoroughly consummate property professionals and an essential part of our acquisition & on boarding resources”.

Office Search in Newbury

Burston Cook have been  absolute stars over the last 2 years that we have worked together. They worked tirelessly to find us a site and then were absolutely central to us purchasing the site we found. They are incredibly responsive to my many queries and guided us through a complicated purchase. Their judgement proved correct across the board in the negotiations, and they were able to explain and reassure me throughout the process. We have secured an incredible site thanks, in a large part, to Burston Cook’s efforts and expertise and we will be forever grateful”!
MS. S WHEEN, CEO AND FOUNDER

Major Bristol Site Acquisition for Gympanzees

Thank you very much for all your hard work on this one. It was a long project but great to get it across the line – and at a good level and a decent lease. Thanks for your perseverance. It is much appreciated”.

D Mundy on behalf of National Friendly

Prime Queen Square Letting

Burston Cook were supportive and professional, friendly and efficient throughout the project of finding a suitable property through to purchasing it. We really appreciate how approachable they have been throughout the process, the guidance and answers you gave, and for keeping all parties informed, helping the process run smoothly!”

City Centre Acquisition

Girlguiding logo
Girlguiding logo

The Guides are very grateful for all the trouble you have taken with regards to the sale and purchase – you have looked after us well and we are all very appreciative.

The Girl Guides County Trustee Board

Iconic Bristol waterfront restaurant sale
Iconic Bristol waterfront restaurant sale

Burston Cook are my commercial agent of choice.  Best in town! – Arne Ringner

Iconic Bristol waterfront restaurant sale

Eagle House Bristol
Eagle House Bristol

Burston Cook worked with Immediate Media for over two and a half years in searching for an office space in the city centre to house our dynamic workforce of 500. It was key for Immediate Media to remain in the heart of Bristol and Julian embraced our brief and cultural requirements to secure a fantastic space for us in Eagle House. We are delighted with the service provided by Burston Cook and the building, location and commercial terms that he secured for us.

Major 40,000 sq ft office acquisition in BS1 (largest Bristol office deal in 2018)

McColls logo
McColls logo

Thank you for achieving this disposal.  I admired your persistence on this one and will certainly use you in future in the Bristol area.

Retail disposal for McColl’s Retail Group

The Brew House Bristol
The Brew House Bristol

It has been a delight to work with Burston Cook, who sold the virtual freehold lease on our complex commercial premises next to Finzels Reach to the ideal purchaser, enabling us to complete at a time when the uncertain state of the UK and Europe was making life a bit too interesting.

Burston Cook poured effort and understanding into the whole process and lightened our load tremendously. They have been thoughtful and creative at every stage. We cannot thank Burston Cook enough for their insightful approach. Nothing was too much trouble. We were kept abreast of every development and followed her first-rate advice in every way.

The BrewHouse – Pacific Yoga/Café Matariki

Handelsbanken logo
Handelsbanken logo

Burston Cook worked with us in acquiring new premises for Handelsbanken.

A good number of properties were shortlisted for us and Burston Cook very quickly grasped an excellent understanding of our requirement to narrow down suitable opportunities.

Thereafter, once the best location was identified, Burston Cook worked tirelessly towards a completion. Burston Cook provided tremendous support and advice during the negotiation stages and then continued the process, constantly liaising with various agents and professionals during the legal process.

They provided additional valuable introductions, beyond their brief, to other related third party professionals who helped with the branch set-up process.

Acquisition for Handlesbanken

Property marketing advice - Bristol
Property marketing advice - Bristol

I’ve had two dealings with Burston Cook and I’ve been very pleased with the service. On both occasions Burston Cook looked after me and I found them both helpful and professional. I value their insight and advice. I would happily recommend.

Property marketing advice

Out of town office acquisition
Out of town office acquisition

Hawkins have worked with Burston Cook for the last decade and they have supported our development in the south west of England.  With Burston Cook’s assistance, perseverance and local market knowledge we have been able to satisfy the unique requirements of our forensic investigation business.

Our transactions have never been straight forward, with multiple parties involved, with differing priorities and timetables.  Burston Cook have been able to support us on our journey in the south west with all transactions completing successfully with their co-ordination and support.

Out of town office acquisition

Lower Park Row freehold sale BS1
Lower Park Row freehold sale BS1

We did it. I have just signed the approved contract. What a burden off my shoulders. Thank you so much for all help, advice, negotiations, diplomacy! – MK private investor

Freehold office sale – Bristol BS1

Coldharbour Road, Redland Bristol
Coldharbour Road, Redland Bristol

Just a short note to express our gratitude for arranging the sale of our building in Redland and for keeping everything moving.  Many thanks for your optimistic telephone calls to keep us in a positive frame of mind. It has been a pleasure to do business with Burston Cook over the years.

Freehold sale in Redland, Bristol

Queen Square office letting
Queen Square office letting

Thank you very much for all your hard work on this one. It was a long project but great to get it across the line – and at a good level and a decent lease. Thanks for your perseverance. It is much appreciated.

D Mundy on behalf of National Friendly

Prime Queen Square office letting

QC30 office building Bristol
QC30 office building Bristol

We recently used the services of Burston Cook to sell our commercial property in Bristol. Vicki and Finola were very professional and offered a great service, they have a great work ethic and so pleased they have completed the sale. It was a pleasure dealing with them both and we would definitely recommend Burston Cook.

City centre – office sale

Freight Appointments logo
Freight Appointments logo

Dealing with Burston Cook for the second time was great. This time for a larger office, a longer lease and something quite specific. Always quick to respond and keep us in the loop.

North Bristol – office letting

CSL Global logo
CSL Global logo

Our thanks to Burston Cook whom acted on our behalf in securing our new office at the Corum Office Park. A superb process from start to finish. Very professional, experienced, and helpful agent. Highly recommend.

Out of town – office letting

Link House office building
Link House office building

Great company and the best commercial agents in Bristol. Burston Cook helped secure a new tenant within a few weeks of marketing our offices. I will always use Burston Cook for any commercial property.

Office letting

Thorne and Derrick International logo
Thorne and Derrick International logo

Thanks to the Burston Cook team for letting our office building in what was a very difficult market. Persistence and excellent communication throughout got the deal over the line just before Christmas.

North Bristol – office letting

25-26 Berkeley Square Clifton Bristol
25-26 Berkeley Square Clifton Bristol

We recently purchased our lovely new offices through Burston Cook and I am so glad that we did. The journey was not as smooth as I might have hoped due to issues with solicitors and deadlines slipping, but the team at Burston Cook were fantastic. Burston Cook worked hard to chase documents, liaise with the vendor and generally keep everything on track. They really did go above and beyond to help ensure that we were finally able to move in on deadline. Thank you so much – I would not hesitate in recommending you and your company to anyone looking to sell or buy commercial premises in Bristol.

25-26 Berkeley Square, Clifton, Bristol – sale of penthouse office

226 Cheltenham Road Bristol
226 Cheltenham Road Bristol

I’m delighted to say that we completed on the sale of 226 Cheltenham Rd today, thanks to Burston Cook.  We eventually achieved a sale price which we were very happy with.

Burston Cook did a fantastic job throughout the sale. They were extremely professional, friendly, helpful, and provided excellent communication throughout the process. Due to our lack of experience on commercial property sale matters, Burston Cook willingly performed a number of activities on our behalf, just to get the deal done.

We are extremely grateful for their help for what was at times a difficult process for us.

226 Cheltenham Road, Bristol – retail property sale

JMC Legal Recruitment logo
JMC Legal Recruitment logo

We were recommended to use BC through a well respected contact at a bank. I, like many, have probably not found many estate agents to be much good, however, it was evident from my first contact they knew the market inside out. You cannot walk around Bristol without seeing the Burston Cook board everywhere – this is for a reason. Despite the real lack of properties in the market, they understood what we wanted and through expert negotiation skills ensured we secured our offices. I would without doubt recommend BC. Big thank you.

Office acquisition

Six Agency logo
Six Agency logo

Huge thanks to  Burston Cook who recently guided us from initial conversation through sensitive negotiations to the successful purchase of our office to a tight deadline.

The advice and reassurance was invaluable and allowed us to enjoy an otherwise nerve-wracking process. The icing on the cake was to find the perfect tenant for us so that as well as securing our business’s home for the future, it will also prove to be a sound long term investment. Thank you!

Bristol 10,000 sq ft office requirement – purchase and securing tenant

Duncan Lawrie Private Banking logo
Duncan Lawrie Private Banking logo

Duncan Lawrie Private Bank had a very demanding requirement for a new office that would support our ambitious growth plans in Bristol and reflect our traditional values coupled with our modern approach to delivering excellent client service.  Burston Cook met the challenge with great enthusiasm, support and understanding and through his diligence and perseverance he secured our new office building where there seemed no hope of success.  We were delighted.  Thank you Burston Cook.

Duncan Lawrie Private Bankiing

Chescombe Trust logo
Chescombe Trust logo

The Trust engaged Burston Cook as sole agents for the sale of our nursing home in Bristol. The sale took place whilst the property remained in occupation and Burston Cook remained sensitive to the needs of residents whilst coordinating viewings, always liaising with staff and management. Although a difficult and volatile market, a carefully planned and coordinated marketing campaign resulting in a sale price exceeding the original independent valuation.

The Trust has been delighted with Burston Cook’s performance.

Chescombe Trust

Bishop Monk property
Bishop Monk property

Burston Cook recently acted in the sale of the four investment properties of On their advice they were sold individually, and the Trustees were impressed with the speed with which he found different purchasers for all of them, and the sale prices which were all above, and in some cases substantially above, most recent valuations. They were also impressed that the whole exercise was completed within six months.

Bristol charity disposals

The Old Shoe Factory
The Old Shoe Factory

We are delighted with the Shoe Factory Sale which as you know has been more of a “journey” than ever possibly anticipated.

You have been a cheerful and steady pair of hands throughout and it is not a cliché to say that you very much became a “trusted advisor”. I will have no hesitation in having you top of my list for any opportunities I can put your way and we are hugely grateful for all your hard work and efforts.

With many sincere thanks.

Old shoe factory completion

Old Square Chambers logo
Old Square Chambers logo

Thank you so much for your assistance over the past year and helping us reach our wonderful new destination.  Love, love, love it!  It’s a happy new home, for sure!

Office acquisition

Kingdom Hall, Bristol
Kingdom Hall, Bristol

Now that the sale process has been completed, may we say that we found your company’s approach very personable, but professional.  It was efficient, but very courteous.  Your speed at advertising the property, and then seeking best bids, brought a sale that was faster than we expected, and at a price that we were very happy with.

Kingdom Hall, Redland, Bristol – successful sale

5 Little King Street
5 Little King Street

In a difficult market for office lettings Burston Cook achieved a very good result on finding a new long term tenant and ran an efficient marketing process which created strong interest in the property. A far quicker process to achieve the result than I was expecting and many thanks for dealing with the matter in a very professional manner which minimised my time and removed what could have been a headache – great result

Bristol office letting

Caffe Nero logo
Caffe Nero logo

May I express my profoundest thanks to you  for the patient and persistent negotiations with very satisfactory outcome, the prompt serving of Notices plus Stays and helpful advice, and now the preparation of the new Lease with fine tuning of the terms.  All very much appreciated!

46 Regent Street, Clifton – Caffé Nero lease renewal

Thrings Solicitors logo
Thrings Solicitors logo

Thanks for all the help on this and it proved somewhat easier than we feared so well done on that. I know only too well that what the client sees is the swan on the surface and not the busy feet beneath!

Major city office rent review

Mullers Trust logo
Mullers Trust logo

Burston Cook were our partners enabling Mullers to return to its original site on Ashley Down both securing the opportunity and negotiating for us.  People often overuse the word “partners”, but that is what Burston Cook were both in following up on our ambition and seeing it through. They were always good to work with, professional in all their dealings with us, pragmatic and clear in their advice.  Throughout they showed a genuine interest and concern. We appreciated greatly their pivotal role in a successful project.

Acquisition of new museum for Muller’s Trust

4 Whiteladies Road Clifton Bristol
4 Whiteladies Road Clifton Bristol

Burston Cook has always provided excellent service and my experience has always been a positive one. I’ve dealt with them on several occasions over the last twenty years.  They have always been friendly, professional and most of all efficient.  They are to my mind market leaders in the Bristol area and I would highly recommend Burston Cook and will use their services in the future if I return to the commercial property market.

I was amazed at the speed a suitable buyer was found for my office property and how easily the sale progressed under their watchful eye.

Many thanks to BC in these very trying covid times.

Clifton office disposal

BCRM logo
BCRM logo

Having recently completed our lease on our new medical premises, I would not hesitate to recommend Burston Cook. As an organisation with very specific “wants” due to the nature of our work, we had a long list of criteria which needed to be satisfied in order to meet our patients present and future needs. It was immediately clear Burston Cook understood our objectives precisely and worked hard to not only identify the right property but also to secure the best possible lease terms for our organisation. Thank you!

Acquisition search

Wynchgate House
Wynchgate House

I have worked with Burston Cook since 2017.  The service I have received has been very good with jobs getting done well especially in finding buyers etc. I am especially grateful to them for ‘going the extra mile’ to get the job done especially in a recent transaction.

This is a very good firm in my experience. Shalom and THANK YOU again.

Commercial site sale – North Bristol

150 Aztec West
150 Aztec West

Huge thank you for all of Burston Cooks hard work and assistance.  Without Burston Cook, this project would have been impossible. Thanks to Burston Cook, a lot of happy patients will be treated soon at North Bristol private hospital.

Acquisition of 150 Aztec West

Hawkins logo
Hawkins logo

Hawkins have worked with Burston Cook for the last decade where they have supported our development in the south west of England.  With Burston Cook’s assistance, perseverance and local market knowledge we have been able to satisfy the unique requirements of our forensic investigation business.

Our transactions have never been straight forward with multiple parties involved with differing priorities and timetables.  Burston Cook have been able to support us on our journey in the south west with all transactions completing successfully with her co-ordination and support.

Out of town office acquisition

Cookpad Research
Cookpad Research

We recently completed a lease on our new offices through Burston Cook. Through a fairly difficult process, they were helpful and supportive often going above and beyond to help us secure the lease.

Office acquisition

44 Pembroke Road, Bristol
44 Pembroke Road, Bristol

Thank you very much for all the work you have done to achieve the sale and completion of Pembroke Road.  We have been very happy with the service you have provided for us.

I would not hesitate to recommend you to anyone in the future.  You have been very professional and taken the stress out of something that we have found very stressful.

Sale of 44 Pembroke Road, Clifton

The Jolly Hog logo
The Jolly Hog logo

We were delighted with the acquisition service that Burston Cook provided recently in helping with our city centre office acquisition. Following the search, they were able to agree terms for us on our new HQ offices at Wapping Wharf – their input and advise on the move was invaluable and we wouldn’t hesitate in using them again in the future.

City office acquisition for Jolly Hog

Hope Chapel House
Hope Chapel House

Thank you Burston Cook, for all your efforts to achieve the sale and completion of our property on Hope Chapel Hill. 2022 has not been an easy year for the market and we’re very grateful for your support and guidance through what could have been a very stressful experience.  As it was, your professionalism, expert knowledge and helpful manner all smoothed the way to satisfactory disposal of our office accommodation.  We would be very happy to recommend your services to anyone looking to dispose of commercial property in the Bristol area.

With many thanks and best wishes.

Office sale Clifton

Bristol Spaceworks logo
Bristol Spaceworks logo

We were recommended to use Burston Cook’s services after our landlord started a rent review on our main property in Bristol. The landlord had proposed a punitive backdated increase.  With Burston Cook’s assistance, the rent review was not backdated, and the increase was a more modest one.  Burston Cook kept us updated regularly and were very transparent and professional throughout.

Business centre – rent review

Fromeford House
Fromeford House

Burston Cook did a great job finding us a tenant for our office outside Bristol. They were fantastic throughout, with clear communication and sound commercial advice.  Happy to recommend Burston Cook to others.

Out of town office disposal

28 Cotham Hill
28 Cotham Hill

Thank you so much for all your hard work in getting this over the line.

Shop letting

The Waiting Game logo
The Waiting Game logo

I just wanted to express my sincere thanks to your firm and in particular in the sale of Tom and Ben’s bar in Clifton.

The advice throughout was invaluable and you achieved a price high above initial expectation.

I wish to express my thanks and appreciation please pass this on to your team.

Lease sale of licenced bar on Whiteladies Road

122 High Street Yatton
122 High Street Yatton

I would like to say what a pleasure it has been to deal with Burston Cook. The team at Burston Cook have been so patient & wholly interested in what I wanted to achieve which is really appreciated. Thank you so much.

Business sale and commercial property lease

74 Alma Road Bristol
74 Alma Road Bristol

I’ve had two dealings with Burston Cook and I’ve been very pleased with the service. On both occasions Burston Cook looked after me and I found them both helpful and professional. I value their insight and advice. I would happily recommend.

Marketing Advice

Western Power Distribution logo
Western Power Distribution logo

Burston Cook have been extremely effective in their advice from their initial recommendations through to the negotiations and completion of the lease.

With the difficulties regarding the outstanding dilapidations and agreed Schedule of Works as part of the negotiations, you have worked particularly hard and your tenacity has led to a more than satisfactory conclusion.

Obviously you have now worked for Western Power Distribution on a number of our properties and I would certainly not hesitate to recommend you to other potential clients.

Working with Western Power Distribution

Bellwind Edis logo
Bellwind Edis logo

Burston Cook is different and is not just another commercial agent following the crowd and doing the job with the same preconceived ideas as all the others. Too many agents give the impression that they are a clique. Burston Cook are well respected by their peers but from a clients point of view I want someone who can think outside the box and work hard at looking after my interests as if it were theirs.

The proof of the pudding is found in results. My firm came up with a new and novel way of letting office space and involved two well respected international agents to act for us but without success. One of those agents suggested a joint agency with Burston Cook, one of the good things they did do, for Burston Cook was the only agent that introduced that key pivotal tenant that gets the letting program underway.

I would not hesitate to recommend Burston Cook.

Letting of prestigious city centre office

Lloyd's Register logo
Lloyd's Register logo

Lloyd’s Register instructed Burston Cook to carry out a search for 6,000 – 8,000 sq ft of office space in Bristol for one of its local subsidiary companies – Human Engineering Ltd. Burston Cook were appointed to lead the instruction and provide professional services from the outset, from us with a shortlist of options in the area to completing the detailed negotiations on our behalf. As a result, Lloyd’s Register secured a superb deal at St Catherine’s Court, Clifton. We completed the transaction in May of this year and certainly would not have managed the smooth process or secured the deal we did without the help of Burston Cook.
We are so delighted with the service which we received that we have since instructed Burston Cook to handle a lease renewal on one of our other offices in Bristol.
We have no hesitation at all in highly recommending Burston Cook as property consultants.

Acquisition for Lloyds Register

Jelf logo
Jelf logo

This move has been possible due to the professional assistance of one of our long term business partners, Burston Cook, who have facilitated our search and fulfilled our brief.

Long standing relationship as Jelf Property Advisors

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