
James Short
Associate Surveyor
Industriel Ventes et location
- Ligne principale +44 (0)117 988 5237
- Ligne directe +44 (0)117 988 5237
- Courriel [email protected]
- Bristol
- St Catherine's Court
- Berkeley Place
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Bristol, BS8 1BQ UK
James is an Associate Director in Avison Young’s National Industrial and Distribution team, specialising in the disposal and acquisition of industrial, distribution, and motor trade properties across the South West and South Wales. A chartered surveyor since 2019, he has over seven years of experience in the sector.
He works with a broad range of clients, including St Francis, ALMCOR, BP Investment Management, HOLT JCB, Assa Abloy, Chancerygate, City Plumbing Supplies, and Sainsbury’s Plc.
James brings in-depth market knowledge and a proactive approach, helping clients navigate complex transactions and maximise opportunities in the industrial and logistics sector.
James' project experience includes:
Affiliations et certifications
- Central Park, Avonmouth, Bristol – Disposal of ~40 acres, attracting strong interest from industrial developers, investors, and owner-occupiers.
- Horizon38, Filton, Bristol – Successful letting of ~580,000 sq ft across a speculative multi-unit scheme, plus further land sales to developers and owner-occupiers.
- Hadleigh Real Estate, Trowbridge – Freehold disposal of a ~100,000 sq ft warehouse, securing significant interest and exceeding client expectations.
- City Plumbing Supplies – Acquisitions – Assisted in securing multiple new store locations across the South West, including Portishead, Longwell Green, Emersons Green, and Bude.
- Sainsbury’s PLC, Bridgwater – Involved in the disposal and rebranding of a former Argos RDC (~360,000 sq ft on 21 acres), marking the largest warehouse disposal in the South West in 2021.
Properties

Biddisham Garage, Biddisham, Axbridge
Biddisham Garage
Axbridge, Somerset BS26 2RD
Axbridge, Somerset BS26 2RD
Industrial, Yard, Industrial Land, Workshops, Open Storage
à vendre

Vale One, Forest Vale Road, Forest Vale Industrial Estate, Cinderford
Forest Vale Road
Cinderford, Gloucestershire GL14 2PH
Cinderford, Gloucestershire GL14 2PH
Industrial / Warehouse, Industrial
à vendre

Rockhaven Business Centre - 1,500 - 4,500 sq ft, Avonmouth, Bristol
Rockhaven Business Centre - 1,500 - 4,500 sq ft
Bristol, South West BS11 0YH
Bristol, South West BS11 0YH
Industrial
Lease Sale

Unit 1, Cheddar Business Park, Cheddar
Unit 1, Cheddar Business Park
Cheddar, Somerset BS27 3EB
Cheddar, Somerset BS27 3EB
Industrial / Warehouse
Lease

Former Fleet Garage, Tamerton Foliot Road, Plymouth
Tamerton Foliot Road
Plymouth, Devon PL6 5DT
Plymouth, Devon PL6 5DT
Industrial / Warehouse
Lease

Severnbanks, Central Avenue, Avonmouth, Bristol
Central Avenue
Bristol BS10 7SD
Bristol BS10 7SD
Industrial
Lease

Unit 24, Rockhaven Business Centre, Avonmouth, Bristol
Rockhaven Business Centre
Bristol, South West BS11 0YH
Bristol, South West BS11 0YH
Industrial
Lease Sale

Access 18, Avonmouth, Bristol, Bristol
Access 18, Avonmouth, Bristol
Bristol, Somerset BS11 8AZ
Bristol, Somerset BS11 8AZ
Industrial
Lease

Wheatstone House, Dorcan Industrial Estate, Wheatstone Road, Swindon
Dorcan Industrial Estate
Swindon, Wiltshire SN3 5HG
Swindon, Wiltshire SN3 5HG
Industrial
Lease

Development Land at Morlands Enterprise Park, The Firs, Beckery New Road, Glastonbury
The Firs
Glastonbury, Somerset BA6 9NS
Glastonbury, Somerset BA6 9NS
Industrial
à vendre

SEVERNGATE, Central Park, Severn Road, Avonmouth, Bristol
Severn Road
Bristol, South West BS10 7SF
Bristol, South West BS10 7SF
Industrial, Land
Lease Sale

Unit 1 Danbury House, Armstrong Way, Yate, Bristol
Armstrong Way
Bristol, South West BS37 5NG
Bristol, South West BS37 5NG
Industrial
Lease

The Rail Terminal, Keypoint Logistics Park, Former Honda Logistics Rail Terminal,, Swindon
Keypoint Logistics Park
Swindon, South West SN3 4RY
Swindon, South West SN3 4RY
Industrial, Land
à vendre

Danbury House (Available From March 2023), Armstrong Way, Yate, Bristol
Armstrong Way
Bristol, South West BS37 5NG
Bristol, South West BS37 5NG
Industrial
Lease

Wheatstone House, Dorcan Industrial Estate, Wheatstone Road, Swindon
Wheatstone Road
Swindon, South West SN3 5HG
Swindon, South West SN3 5HG
Industrial
Lease

Horizon38, North Bristol, Bristol
Horizon38
Bristol, South West BS34 6FB
Bristol, South West BS34 6FB
Industrial, Land
à vendre

Rockbeare Quarry, Exeter, Exeter
Exeter
Exeter, South West EX5 2HB
Exeter, South West EX5 2HB
Industrial / Warehouse, Industrial
Lease

Vale One, Forest Vale Industrial Estate, Forest Vale Road, Cinderford
Forest Vale Road
Cinderford, South West GL14 2PH
Cinderford, South West GL14 2PH
Industrial / Warehouse, Industrial
Lease Sale

Fleet Garage, Oberon Road, Exeter
Oberon Road
Exeter EX1 3QD
Exeter EX1 3QD
Industrial / Warehouse, Workshops
Sublease

Unit 13, North Way, Walworth Business Park, Andover
North Way
Andover SP10 5AZ
Andover SP10 5AZ
Industrial / Warehouse
Sublease