Galliard launches ‘Evolve’ for Commercial Property

February 25, 2019

London residential developer, Galliard, is increasing it services to cover commercial property with the launch of a new division called ‘Evolve’. They will lead with a £100 million pot to develop workspace units targeting commercial property investors and companies that are in need of small to medium sized units to rent or to purchase.

Colchester is the first location to see Evolve in action with a50,000 sq ft two-story Travelodge style development offering 90 office units.

Galliard Group exec chairman Stephen Conway was quoted as saying: “For over 25 years Galliard has helped young professionals and individual investors in the housing market get onto the property ladder. This launch of Evolve moves our buy-to-let investment work into the commercial property sector, providing investors with a value-for-money opportunity to acquire units for rental investment, alongside enabling small firms wanting to rent or buy work spaces to get onto the commercial ladder and move into a vibrant business community complete with lifestyle facilities.”

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