Smolka Strachan

Smolka Strachan LLP is a firm of Chartered Surveyors dedicated to providing a premium advisory service to investors in commercial property and development across Scotland and the United Kingdom. With a combined experience of over 50 years in the UK real estate capital markets, our team is well-equipped to offer expert guidance and support to clients seeking to acquire, dispose of, or develop commercial property.

Our team, led by Partners Peter Smolka and Guy Strachan, has built a reputation for providing a personal and bespoke service to clients, including institutional investors, private companies, family trusts, and property companies. We understand the importance of building strong relationships and are committed to delivering exceptional results to our clients.

What We Do

At Smolka Strachan LLP, we specialise in providing advice on the acquisition and disposal of income-producing investments, as well as funding for commercial property development. We have a broad range of expertise across office, retail, and industrial sectors, as well as alternative sectors such as student housing, hotels, and leisure. Our team is well-versed in creating and implementing management strategies for new acquisitions and existing properties, ensuring that our clients' investments are optimised to achieve their desired returns.

Whether our clients are seeking to expand their portfolio, divest a non-core asset, or develop a new project, we are committed to providing expert guidance and support throughout the process. Our in-depth knowledge of the UK property market and our extensive network of contacts enable us to identify opportunities that may not be immediately apparent to others.

Selected Transactions

Our team has been involved in numerous significant transactions across various sectors and locations. Some of our notable transactions include the site acquisition and investment consultancy advice to a leading UK developer client, the sale of a former Shell-branded filling station in Dundee city centre, and the acquisition of a modern distribution depot near Glasgow Airport. We have also advised on the sale of a Grade A listed office building in Edinburgh's St Andrew Square and the disposal of a detached office building in the city's west end.

These transactions demonstrate our ability to act for a wide range of clients, from institutional investors to private companies and family trusts. Our team's expertise and market knowledge enable us to deliver exceptional results and add value to our clients' investments.