Western Retail Limited - Property Consultancy

Shopping Centres: Advised the owners of Greyfriars in Carmarthen and secured the first Welsh store for TK Maxx. Acted on Queens Arcade in Cardiff from first lettings in 1994 to advising on the schemes refurbishment and agreeing terms with New Look and Bravissimo – who opened their first outlet in Wales.

Providing letting and professional advice to clients in centres including; Bridgwater,
Bristol, Cardiff, Carmarthen, Cheltenham, Frome, Ivybridge, Llanelli, Taunton, Thornbury, Paignton, Plymstock, Swindon, Tredegar, Warminster and Worcester. Currently acting on Market Walk in Tiverton.

Disposals: Group disposals on behalf of Bristol & West & Britannia Building Societies across the UK. Acting for Co-Operative Group in the disposal of surplus premises across South Wales. Lettings to retailers including Vinegar Hill, Paperchase and British Heart Foundation Furnture & Electrical have been completed.

Acquisitions: Acquired premises whilst at King Sturge for Orange, Choices Video and latterly on behalf of Dominos.

Professional - rent reviews and lease renewals. Acting for AMP/Pearl Assurance on the “Newport Estate” where lettings including one of the first properties taken by Poundland, acquisitions including purchase of former public house which was simultaneously let to River Island. Rent review and lease renewal work was also undertaken.

Advising private Landlords and tenants including Dominos Pizza across SW England and S Wales being active in Cardiff, Swansea and Newport.



Stephen Jones FRICS has over 25 years of experience in the property market providing a proactive approach with clear and concise advice. Covering the retail sector in South Wales and South West of England he acts on behalf of numerous landlords, developers and retailers. Starting his career in London with Healey and Baker, Stephen moved to Cardiff in 1994 to join DTZ as Associate Director. The last twelve years were at King Sturge, based in Bristol where he was a Partner heading up the in town retail team. In March 2009 he established Western Retail. Stephen has the experience and market knowledge on a wide range of retail property matters across the region including acquisitions and disposals for national retailers, together with professional work; lease renewals and rent reviews on High Street properties and in Shopping Centres. Career highlights include:
	Shopping Centres: Advised the owners of Greyfriars in Carmarthen and secured the first Welsh store for TK Maxx. Acted on Queens Arcade in Cardiff from first lettings in 1994 to advising on the schemes refurbishment and agreeing terms with New Look and Bravissimo – who opened their first outlet in Wales. Providing letting and professional advice to clients in centres including; Bridgwater, Bristol, Cardiff, Carmarthen, Cheltenham, Frome, Ivybridge, Llanelli, Taunton, Thornbury, Paignton, Plymstock, Swindon, Tredegar, Warminster and Worcester. Currently acting on Market Walk in Tiverton. Disposals: Group disposals on behalf of Bristol & West & Britannia Building Societies across the UK. Acting for Co-Operative Group in the disposal of surplus premises across South Wales. Lettings to retailers including Vinegar Hill, Paperchase and British Heart Foundation Furnture & Electrical have been completed. Acquisitions: Acquired premises whilst at King Sturge for Orange, Choices Video and latterly on behalf of Dominos. Professional - rent reviews and lease renewals. Acting for AMP/Pearl Assurance on the “Newport Estate” where lettings including one of the first properties taken by Poundland, acquisitions including purchase of former public house which was simultaneously let to River Island. Rent review and lease renewal work was also undertaken. Advising private Landlords and tenants including Dominos Pizza across SW England and S Wales being active in Cardiff, Swansea and Newport.