Senior capital markets specialist Andrew Shiells has launched Shiells Property Consultants, an independent commercial real estate advisory firm focused on investment activity across Scotland’s key markets — Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow — as well as wider UK opportunities. The consultancy will provide strategic advice on acquisitions, funding and disposals, with a particular emphasis on supporting investors seeking exposure to Scotland’s most dynamic urban centres.
A Senior-Led Platform Focused on Scotland’s Investment Markets
With a 25 year career and more than £1 billion in completed transactions, Shiells has established a senior-led advisory model designed to give clients direct access to experienced, execution driven guidance. The firm will specialise in identifying and delivering opportunities across Scotland’s major cities, where demand from domestic and international capital continues to strengthen.
Growing Demand for Boutique, Relationship Driven Advice
The launch reflects a broader shift in the market, with investors increasingly turning to boutique advisory firms for agile, relationship based support. This trend is particularly evident in Scotland’s capital markets, where nuanced local knowledge and senior involvement are critical to navigating evolving investor requirements.
Track Record Across Scotland’s Most Significant Transactions
Shiells has held senior roles at CBRE, JLL, Lambert Smith Hampton, Knight Frank and Donaldsons, earning a reputation as one of Scotland’s leading dealmakers. His experience spans many of the country’s most high profile investment transactions, including:
• Edinburgh – Advising Kennedy Wilson on the acquisition of Waverleygate, one of the city’s largest office deals.
• Glasgow – Overseeing Aberdeen Investment’s acquisition and disposal of 123–129 Buchanan Street, one of the UK’s most prominent retail assets.
• Aberdeen – Supporting institutional and private investors on multiple office and industrial transactions across the city’s core business districts.
• Industrial – Advising Blackbrook Capital (now Cain International) on the 250,000 sq ft Sainsbury’s Regional Distribution Centre in East Kilbride.
A Clear Vision for Scotland-Focused Investment Advisory
Shiells, a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, emphasised the firm’s commitment to hands on senior involvement throughout every instruction.
“Scotland’s investment markets — particularly in Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow — are increasingly relationship driven. Investors want advisers who are aligned, accountable and deeply connected to local market dynamics from start to finish.”
He added: “Shiells Property Consultants will operate as a nimble, execution focused platform, delivering clear strategy, strong market intelligence and disciplined deal delivery across the full asset lifecycle.”
The firm will provide investment advisory services across all major commercial sectors. Shiells Property Consultants aims to become a trusted partner for investors seeking clarity, senior expertise and market specific insight across Scotland’s most important commercial hubs.