Uncategorised Client Project: Lease Surrender August 7, 2020 by admin SBM was pleased to negotiate a successful lease surrender for a leading blind manufacturer. The deal took place during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic and SBM was able to negotiate a full, stand-alone lease surrender. The 34,000 sqft warehouse based in the UK had been used to produce more than 170,000 blinds per […] Read more
Uncategorised Client Project: Freehold Disposal August 7, 2020 by admin SBM advice and support yields results for client during lockdown Advice and support from SBM to undertake low cost renovations and create a stronger marketing profile helped one of the largest companies in the world dispose of their former UK head office. The client had been unsuccessful in securing a positive outcome for its former […] Read more
Uncategorised SBM in Latin America June 16, 2020 by admin SBM’s connection with Latin America go back to 1992 when Managing Director Stephen Bleakley first came to Argentina to climb mountains. He returned to establish a network of property specialists across Brazil, Chile and Argentina. SBM’s Partner in South America, Lucila Blasco shares her insights into the impact of Covid-19 in South America. She explains […] Read more
Uncategorised Recovering from lockdown May 19, 2020 by admin We are spreading the message far and wide that SBM is here to help business tenants and occupiers recover from lockdown. With grateful thanks to media company, Ocean Outdoor, which operates digital advertising sites across the UK, we are reaching out to businesses about how to manage their property costs for factories, warehouses and offices […] Read more
Uncategorised The Turning Point April 29, 2020 by admin I did say I was an optimist. We salute those clients who have kept going during this time. They understand that every successful business has a secure property base and we are thankful for our clients’ continued instructions during this time. We have communicated with as many clients as possible – with over 200 CFO/CEO […] Read more
Uncategorised More time to consider planning issues April 28, 2020 by admin Planning implications of future plans As we continue to live through extraordinary times, history tells us that the country and the economy will recover, possibly even stronger than before. The future will be changed by the pandemic and in the short term, industry will need to be more efficient. However, one unexpected repercussions of the […] Read more
Uncategorised Covid-19 update. Brave new world April 8, 2020 by admin Brave new world. The relationship between your business and property has forever changed. The optimist in me is always ready to embrace change – and it got me thinking about how the current situation compares to previous downturns and the impact on property. All other recessions had something in common – you could always grab […] Read more
Uncategorised Goodbye 2019 and hello 2020 December 17, 2019 by admin Managing Director Stephen Bleakley looks back at the successes of 2019 and welcomes the New Year and fresh opportunities. It’s been a year of work and delivery for clients in the UK, Europe and deep overseas locations where we have had the privilege of working on a variety of business and property related issues. Notable […] Read more
Uncategorised Deepening our insights and strengthening our networks in South America November 13, 2019 by admin Clients with interests in South America are set to benefit after SBM’s latest fact-finding mission delivered key insights and cemented new and existing relationships across the continent. We visited Brazil, Argentina and Chile during the autumn and met with clients, businesses, key stakeholders and experts in the broker, environmental and legal markets. Pictured: Lucila Blasco, […] Read more
Uncategorised SBM in South America this Autumn September 17, 2019 by admin SBM will be back in South America again this Autumn as it continues to strengthen its global network and successfully deliver client projects. Director Alice Renwick will be in Brazil, Argentina and Chile during September and October. Alice will be deepening SBM’s client relationships, carrying out a relocation feasibility assessment, finalising contracts on the sale […] Read more
Uncategorised Property advice in businesses’ best interests June 26, 2019 by admin One of the biggest challenges for companies is sourcing market relevant property advice that is properly applied to their business interests. The reason for this challenge is because property and real estate issues are always one-offs. The same property event never happens twice. This presents companies with something of a conundrum in terms of the […] Read more
Uncategorised Our new branding and communications May 14, 2019 by admin SBM is delighted to introduce its new branding and communications to reach out to customers and property specialists across the world. Our current logo has been updated with a fresh strapline and our newly launched website features a range of graphics and illustrations to help visitors navigate SBM’s full range of services and expertise. The […] Read more
