Trafford Oliver

We are a dedicated firm of Chartered Surveyors and Property Consultants, providing a personal and professional service within the commercial property sector. Based in Nottingham, we operate predominantly throughout the Greater Midlands, though our clients and instructions frequently take us nationwide.

Led by Charles Trafford: 25 Years of Industry Insight

Our firm was established in 2011 by Charles Trafford BSc (Hons) MRICS. Charles brings over 25 years of experience in the commercial market, having held senior roles such as Head of High Street Retail Agency at Chesterton in Birmingham and Director at Bartlett Property.

His deep understanding of the market is backed by professional memberships in the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), Accessible Retail, and the Shop Agents Society. When you work with us, you are benefiting from a career spent at the forefront of regional and national property trends.

Specialists in Retail, Roadside, and Leisure

We don't try to be everything to everyone. Instead, we focus our expertise where we can add the most value: the retail, roadside, and leisure sectors. We specialise in advising on the development, sale, letting, and acquisition of commercial property and investments.

Our recent track record includes diverse projects such as prime city centre mixed-use investments in Nottingham and new retail unit developments in Rendlesham. We have a proven ability to identify opportunities that others might miss, whether in high-street retail or roadside developments.

A Tailored Approach for Every Client

We believe that every instruction deserves a dedicated, personal touch. Our client base is broad, reflecting our versatility and the trust the industry places in us:

• Institutional Investors: We work with major Pension Funds on large-scale assets.
• Developers: We support national, regional, and local developers from initial consultancy to final disposal.
• Occupiers: We assist corporate and individual tenants with the acquisition of new premises and specific property advice.
• Private Individuals: We provide the same high level of professional rigour to private investors looking to grow or manage their portfolios.

Why the Midlands Trusts Our Advice

While we operate across the UK—with experience in locations from Leeds and Liverpool to Peterborough and Rendlesham—our heart is in the Midlands. Our local knowledge in Nottingham, Derby, and the surrounding areas is second to none.

"Our mission is to provide professional, RICS-regulated advice that combines the reach of a national firm with the personal service and agility of a boutique consultancy."

Whether you are looking to let a retail unit, acquire a roadside investment,

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