Ben Bolton  BSc, MRICS
Director, Office Agency; Industrial Agency

02920 346376

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About Ben

Ben Bolton is Director of Office and Industrial Agency providing expert advice on developing, buying, selling and letting office, industrial and commercial properties across Wales.

Ben advises public and private sector clients, investors, occupiers and developers across Welsh office and industrial markets. He specialises in providing strategic advice to local and national companies on the best disposal methods and marketing initiatives. This includes analysis of clients’ requirements and property strategy, identification of suitable property options, negotiation, cost comparison and liaison with legal representatives. Ben provides professional advice on refurbishment of existing spaces and new development specification to maximise their sale or letting potential. He has advised on many of the City's highest profile buildings including a series of acquisitions at Cardiff Central Square.

Areas of Expertise

Experience

  • Development and disposal advice at Cardiff Waterside, for their 460,000 sq ft Grade A Cardiff Bay office scheme
  • Acquisition of space for Blake Morgan, Motonovo Finance and Cardiff University at One & Two Central Square, Cardiff
  • Development and letting lead for Welsh Government Industrial Office portfolio across Mid and North Wales.

Qualifications

  • BSc
  • MRICS
  • Member of Office/Industrial Agents Society

Interests

Away from the office, Ben enjoys cycling and spending time with family and friends, especially at the coast.

The Leekes Retail and Leisure Group have substantial property assets within the group and have engaged Andrew West to appeal against rating assessments on these properties since 2010. We have consistently been impressed by Andrew's knowledge of the property market and his negotiating skills have been exceptional. Given Andrew's outstanding performance, we would not hesitate to recommend Andrew to any business large or small seeking to appeal their rates liabilities.

Mike Fowler, Group Finance Director, Leekes Group
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