Robert Rae

Principal & Managing Director, Industrial
Capital Markets Group Industrial Investment Office

  • Coventry
  • Orchard Court
  • Binley Business Park
  • Coventry, CV3 2TQ UK

Robert Rae brings more than 35 years of commercial property industry experience to Avison Young, most recently with NRS in the Midlands (Coventry) and London. Robert established NRS in 1991 as a leading industrial advisor covering the Midlands, including larger agency, development and investment work across the country. Prior to founding NRS, Robert worked at CBRE in London, dealing with fund management across the U.K. Robert has established himself as a leading advisor on agency, development, investment and asset management, particularly on large-scale industrial and warehouse work. In addition, he works on office, roadside and mixed-use schemes.

Robert is joint Managing Director with Andrew Jackson in leading Avison Young’s National Industrial Team on a sector lead approach for agency, development, investment, occupational and lease advisory work.

Robert is nationally recognised as an industrial expert and has an excellent track record and is involved in many leading transactions.

Key transactions have included Prologis Park Coventry (2 million sq ft plus), Panattoni Derby (885,000 sq ft), Integra 61 Durham (2 million sq ft pre-let Amazon), Swan Valley Northampton (approx 140 acres), Hinckley Park (100 acres), Fradley Park Lichfield (letting to Tesco 710,000 sq ft and ASOS 437,000 sq ft) and Royal Oak Daventry (1 million sq ft to XPO).

 

Robert is involved in both large scale and mid box schemes for developers / funds in addition to acting for major land owners and occupier clients.

Credentials

  • Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
  • Member of the Industrial Agents Society

Client List

  • Aberdeen Standard
  • CBREGI
  • CCLA
  • Evans of Leeds
  • Equation
  • Goodman
  • Graftongate
  • IM Properties
  • LaSalle Investment Managers
  • Legal & General
  • M&G
  • Panattoni
  • Prologis
  • Sladens
  • St Modwen

Properties

Crewe 335, Junction 16 M6, Weston Road, Crewe
Crewe 335, Junction 16 M6, Weston Road, Crewe
Weston Road
Crewe, Cheshire CW1 6BU
Industrial / Warehouse
Lease
Black Swan, Plot 440-450, Cob Drive, Swan Valley, Northampton
Black Swan, Plot 440-450, Cob Drive, Swan Valley, Northampton
Cob Drive
Northampton, Northamptonshire NN4 9BB
Industrial / Warehouse
Lease
Kingsbury  Link, Kingsbury Business Park, Tamworth
Kingsbury Link, Kingsbury Business Park, Tamworth
Kingsbury Link, Kingsbury Business Park
Tamworth, Staffordshire B78 2EX
Industrial / Warehouse
Lease
Optimus 277, Optimus Point, Roman Avenue, Glenfield, Leicester
Optimus 277, Optimus Point, Roman Avenue, Glenfield, Leicester
Roman Avenue
Leicester, East Midlands LE3 8JT
Industrial / Warehouse
Lease
Liberty Park, Lichfield 150, Lichfield
Liberty Park, Lichfield 150, Lichfield
Liberty Park, Lichfield 150
Lichfield, Staffordshire WS14 9HY
Industrial
Lease
Integra 61 - Doctors Surgery / Nursery, Durham RFI, Durham
Integra 61 - Doctors Surgery / Nursery, Durham RFI, Durham
Durham RFI
Durham, County Durham DH6 5NP
Mixed Use, Healthcare
Lease Sale
Hinckley 340, Hinckley Park J1 M69, Hinckley
Hinckley 340, Hinckley Park J1 M69, Hinckley
Hinckley 340, Hinckley Park J1 M69
Hinckley, Leicestershire LE10 3JA
Industrial / Warehouse
Lease
Indurent Park Meaford, PHASE 1, Stone, Staffordshire
Indurent Park Meaford, PHASE 1, Stone, Staffordshire
Indurent Park Meaford, PHASE 1
Staffordshire, West Midlands ST15 0WQ
Design and Build, Industrial / Warehouse
Lease
DC14 / DC15, Prologis Park Coventry, Pilgrim Walk, Coventry
DC14 / DC15, Prologis Park Coventry, Pilgrim Walk, Coventry
Pilgrim Walk
Coventry, West Midlands CV6 4QG
Design and Build, Industrial / Warehouse
Lease
Liberty Park, Lichfield 283, Lichfield
Liberty Park, Lichfield 283, Lichfield
Liberty Park, Lichfield 283
Lichfield, Staffordshire WS14 9HY
Industrial
Lease
Connect 152, Integra 61, Durham RFI, Durham
Connect 152, Integra 61, Durham RFI, Durham
Durham RFI
Durham, County Durham DH6 5NP
Industrial / Warehouse
Lease
Optima @ Integra 61, Integra 61, Durham RFI, Durham
Optima @ Integra 61, Integra 61, Durham RFI, Durham
Durham RFI
Durham, County Durham DH6 5NP
Industrial / Warehouse
Lease Sale
Connect 298, Integra 61, Durham RFI, Durham
Connect 298, Integra 61, Durham RFI, Durham
Durham RFI
Durham, County Durham DH6 5NP
Industrial / Warehouse
Lease
DC6, Integra 61, Durham RFI, Durham
DC6, Integra 61, Durham RFI, Durham
Durham RFI
Durham, County Durham DH6 5NP
Industrial / Warehouse
Lease Sale
Evolution @ Integra 61, Integra 61, Durham
Evolution @ Integra 61, Integra 61, Durham
Integra 61
Durham, County Durham DH6 5NP
Industrial / Warehouse
Lease Sale
FP217 Frontier Park, J11 M40, Banbury
FP217 Frontier Park, J11 M40, Banbury
J11 M40
Banbury, Oxfordshire OX17 2BL
Industrial / Warehouse
Lease
FP180, Frontier Park, J11 M40, Banbury
FP180, Frontier Park, J11 M40, Banbury
J11 M40
Banbury, Oxfordshire OX17 2BL
Industrial / Warehouse
Lease
Plot DC2 @ Integra 61, Integra 61, Durham RFI, Durham
Plot DC2 @ Integra 61, Integra 61, Durham RFI, Durham
Durham RFI
Durham, County Durham DH6 5NP
Industrial / Warehouse
Lease Sale
Centrum 93, Centrum West, Burton Upon Trent
Centrum 93, Centrum West, Burton Upon Trent
Centrum West
Burton Upon Trent, Staffordshire DE14 2SY
Industrial
Lease Sale
FP130 Frontier Park, J11 M40, Banbury
FP130 Frontier Park, J11 M40, Banbury
J11 M40
Banbury, Oxfordshire OX16 3AD
Industrial / Warehouse
Lease
C55 Indurent Park, Stoke Central, Festival Park, Stoke On Trent
C55 Indurent Park, Stoke Central, Festival Park, Stoke On Trent
Stoke Central
Stoke On Trent, Staffordshire ST1 5NP
Industrial / Warehouse
Lease
Connect 43, Integra 61, Durham RFI, Durham
Connect 43, Integra 61, Durham RFI, Durham
Durham RFI
Durham, County Durham DH6 5NP
Industrial / Warehouse, Industrial
Lease
Connect 84, Integra 61, Durham RFI, Durham
Connect 84, Integra 61, Durham RFI, Durham
Durham RFI
Durham, County Durham DH6 5NP
Industrial / Warehouse
Lease
Connect 63, Integra 61, Durham RFI, Durham
Connect 63, Integra 61, Durham RFI, Durham
Durham RFI
Durham, County Durham DH6 5NP
Industrial / Warehouse
Lease
M36, Indurent Park Meaford, Stone
M36, Indurent Park Meaford, Stone
M36, Indurent Park Meaford
Stone, Staffordshire ST15 0WQ
Industrial
Lease
Liberty Park, Lichfield 80, Lichfield
Liberty Park, Lichfield 80, Lichfield
Liberty Park, Lichfield 80
Lichfield, Staffordshire WS14 9HY
Industrial
Lease
M76 Indurent Park Meaford, Stone
M76 Indurent Park Meaford, Stone
M76 Indurent Park Meaford
Stone, Staffordshire ST15 0WQ
Industrial
Lease
Prime Roadside Opportunties Integra 61, Durham RFI, Durham
Prime Roadside Opportunties Integra 61, Durham RFI, Durham
Durham RFI
Durham, County Durham DH6 5NP
Industrial / Warehouse, Hotel, Drive thru, Trade Counter, Pub / Bar / Club, Motortrade
Lease Sale
DC7 Integra 61 Durham RFI, Integra 61, Durham
DC7 Integra 61 Durham RFI, Integra 61, Durham
Integra 61
Durham, County Durham DH6 5NP
Industrial / Warehouse, Office
Lease Sale
Fleet Garage, Meir Park, Whittle Road, Meir, Stoke-on-trent
Fleet Garage, Meir Park, Whittle Road, Meir, Stoke-on-trent
Whittle Road
Stoke-on-trent, West Midlands ST3 7LF
Industrial
Lease
Concept House, Orchard Court 9, Binley Business Park, Coventry
Concept House, Orchard Court 9, Binley Business Park, Coventry
Orchard Court 9
Coventry CV3 2TQ
Office
Lease
Stratford 46 Business Park, Stratford Upon Avon
Stratford 46 Business Park, Stratford Upon Avon
Stratford 46 Business Park
Stratford Upon Avon, Warwickshire CV37 9RJ
Industrial / Warehouse, Mixed Use, Office, Motortrade
Lease Sale
Phase II Raleigh Hall Industrial Estate, Raleigh Hall, Stafford
Phase II Raleigh Hall Industrial Estate, Raleigh Hall, Stafford
Raleigh Hall
Stafford, West Midlands ST21 6JL
Industrial / Warehouse, Land
Lease Sale
Indurent Park Uttoxeter, Uttoxeter Road, Uttoxeter
Indurent Park Uttoxeter, Uttoxeter Road, Uttoxeter
Uttoxeter Road
Uttoxeter, West Midlands ST14 5DT
Industrial, Land
Lease
Holwell Works, Welby Road, Melton Mowbray
Holwell Works, Welby Road, Melton Mowbray
Holwell Works
Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire LE14 3RE
Industrial
Lease
Land & Buildings, Long Street, Premier Business Park, Walsall
Land & Buildings, Long Street, Premier Business Park, Walsall
Long Street
Walsall, West Midlands WS2 9DY
Industrial
Lease Sale
Unit 3220, Magna Park Lutterworth, Wellington Parkway, Lutterworth
Unit 3220, Magna Park Lutterworth, Wellington Parkway, Lutterworth
Magna Park Lutterworth
Lutterworth, Leicestershire LE17 4XW
Industrial / Warehouse
Lease