BNP Paribas Real Estate has launched a new UK property management consultancy as part of its wider pan-European property management strategy.
The new strategic consulting offer within its UK property management division is designed to help investors and landlords respond to evolving occupier expectations, sustainability requirements and operational challenges.
The new consultancy brings together expertise in customer experience, environmental, social and governance and operational design, and is an extension of the firm’s ‘My Services’ solutions available across Europe.
Jon Podmore, who has more than 18 years of experience at BNP Paribas Real Estate as head of portfolio management and operations director, has been appointed head of property management consultancy services.
Steve Harber (pictured), head of property management at BNP Paribas Real Estate, said: “Investor and occupier expectations have fundamentally shifted. Success in the market today is defined by how well assets perform environmentally, operationally, and experientially – not simply how they are maintained.
“Property management consultancy reflects our commitment to delivering a more strategic approach. By bringing ESG, customer experience and operational design into a single platform – backed by implementation on the ground – we are helping clients futureproof their assets and create places where people genuinely want to work, directly influencing occupier retention, operational performance and long-term asset value.”
Podmore added: “This is about helping investors make smarter, more informed decisions about the spaces they own and manage. It is a step-change in what commercial tenants expect – integrated experience-led and sustainability-driven spaces. The investors that respond to this now will be the ones that outperform in the long run.”
