Surveyor
Edward Charles & Partners LLP
London
6 Grotto Passage, London, W1U 4JZ, London, London, W1U
Since 1980, we’ve lived and breathed the Central London office market. With 275 years of combined experience, we provide design-led advice and unparalleled market insight to help landlords and occupiers navigate the city's most desirable postcodes.
Four Decades at the Heart of Central London
Since our founding in 1980 by Charles Okin and Eddie Lesley, we have remained a fiercely independent, award-winning niche agency. We don't try to cover everything; instead, we focus on being the absolute best at one thing: Central London offices.
Whether you are a landlord looking to reposition a heritage asset in Marylebone or an occupier seeking a high-spec HQ in Kings Cross, we bring a level of local nuance that only comes from forty years on the ground. We don't just see buildings; we see the potential for inspiring workspaces that drive rental performance and business growth.
A Focused Team with 275 Years of Combined Insight
When you hire us, you aren't getting a junior trainee. You are getting the direct involvement of our partners. Our team offers a rare depth of experience that we use to navigate complex negotiations and identify emerging market trends before they hit the headlines.
Established
1980
Combined Experience
275+ Years
Core Focus
Central London Offices
Specialisms
Agency, Lease Advisory & Development
Why Landlords and Occupiers Trust Our Lead
Our track record speaks for itself. We are privileged to work with nearly all of the prominent Central London landlords, managing significant mandates across the city's most prestigious estates.
- Strategic Estate Mandates: We manage extensive portfolios including the Bedford Estate (825,000 sq ft in Bloomsbury), the Knightsbridge Estate, and the Howard de Walden Estate in Marylebone.
- Design-Led Development: We aren't just agents; we are advisors. Partners like Sean Cunningham and Ian Bradshaw are passionate about how intuitive building design, sustainability, and wellbeing influence occupier decisions.
- Lease Advisory Excellence: Led by Nick Jones, our lease advisory team handles everything from rent reviews to complex restructuring, ensuring your asset strategy is future-proofed.
From Boutique Refurbishments to Major HQ Relocations
We take pride in the diversity of our projects. We recently delivered significant rental outperformance for GPE at Kent House in Fitzrovia and secured prime Mayfair rents for the Curzon development. Our reach extends from the luxury and sophistication of One Hoopers Court in Knightsbridge to the reinvigorated warehouse spaces of Camden Town.
"Our experience is unparalleled. It is our occupational knowledge—working with everyone from tech start-ups to Listed REITs—that helps us keep up with emerging trends and provide valuable insight to both sides of any deal."
Meet Our Partners
Our strength lies in our people. From Charles Okin, who founded the firm after his time at Strutt & Parker, to Craig Norton, who joined us from heading the West End team at Cushman & Wakefield, our partners are always at the coalface. We are a team of active ex
Services
- Office Agency
- Commercial Property Acquisition
- Commercial Property Disposal
- Lease Advisory
- Rent Reviews
- Lease Restructuring
- Asset Management Strategy
- Development Consultancy
- Refurbishment Advice
- Occupational Strategy
- Tenant Representation
- Landlord Representation
- Investment Advisory
Coverage areas
Operating across 1 town in the UK
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