Nick Cotton

Consultant - Estates Surveyor @North Yorkshire Council

Harrogate, GB
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WORK HISTORY

Dec 2024 — Present

Consultant - Estates Surveyor @North Yorkshire Council

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North Yorkshire, GB

Supporting complex disposals, leasing, and multi asset operations across North Yorkshire CouncilKey Responsibilities• Managing a broad portfolio of commercial real estate matters across the Council’s diverse estate.• Leading complex land and asset disposals, including strategic capital projects.• Overseeing leasing activity, negotiations, and tenancy management across multiple asset types.• Supporting the onboarding and operational management of multi tenanted buildings.• Providing strategic estates advice within the UK’s largest new unitary authority, formed from seven former district portfolios.• Identifying opportunities to enhance value, streamline processes, and strengthen estate performance across a large and varied asset base.

EDUCATION

2006 — 2009

University of Reading

DipPropInv, Property Investment

N/A

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors

FRICS, General Practice

N/A

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors

MRICS, General Practice

1984 — 1988

University of Portsmouth

B.Sc. Urban Land Administration, Commercial Real Estate and Land.

SKILLS

Real Estate Private EquityPortfolio ManagementContract NegotiationValuationBrokerageAppraisalsNegotiationMarket AnalysisLeasesLettingsLocation IntelligenceCorporate Real EstateReal Estate DevelopmentLand AcquisitionInternational Real EstateDispositionLease AdministrationProperty ManagementCommercial Real EstateInvestment PropertiesAsset ManagmentReal Estate TransactionsBusiness DevelopmentTenant RepresentationConstructionDue DiligenceFinancial StructuringTenantStrategic PlanningFeasibility StudiesLease NegotiationsReal Estate FinancingReal Estate EconomicsShopping CentersInvestmentsAsset ManagementAcquisitionsLandlordsFacilities ManagementManagement

ABOUT NICK COTTON

An accomplished and strategic real estate professional, with extensive experience in both in-house and outsourced property consultancy and related transactional work. Led the growth of a diverse professional practice in a challenging business environment to over 100 employees. Executed commercial property appraisal, expert witness, development, leasing, occupier representation and, portfolio and asset management initiatives. Expertise in leading investment transactions of land, logistics, office, and retail property with a total value exceeding US$500M. A proven record of accomplishment in all aspects of corporate management. Extensive international experience, managing cultural differences across a wide range of stakeholders. Demonstrated proficiency to drive strategic initiatives, improve internal systems, cost mitigation and business transformation. SKILLSIn-house and Outsourced Commercial Real Estate Expertise | Portfolio Management | Team Leadership | Client Relationship Management | Operational Asset Management | Development Consultancy | Third Party Commercial Contracting | Value Optimisation | Project Execution | Capital Markets | Brokerage & Occupier Services | Leasing and Lease Restructuring | Valuation & Appraisal | Expert Witness | International Experience | Stakeholder Engagement | Executive Leadership | Cost Management | Crisis Management | Strategic Vision and Implementation | Board Governance

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