Welcome to Parkinson Real Estate – a reputation for honesty and integrity with an extensive market knowledge
With over 35 years of dedicated experience we are able to help with office disposals and acquisitions as well as development, investment and marketing advice. Our strength is to maximise an opportunity and minimise the risk. Our client base ranges from institutional investors to private clients. We have always maintained a strong connection with London based Real Estate firms who want the trusted local expertise we offer.
Find your property
Featured properties
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AQ2, Reading
2,779 - 5,784 Sq FtTop of the market Reading town centre offices – AQ2 is an extensive conversion of the former Barclays Bank building which has created a unique, grade A contemporary urban workspace in the heart of Reading’s business community, just a 5 minute walk from Reading Station. -
One Valpy Reading
1,803 - 7,610 Sq FtNew fully fitted best in class office suites located in the heart of Reading town centre. Suites available from 1,803–7,610 sq ft. -
Thames Tower, Reading
7,000 - 28,000 Sq Ft11th floor (14,000 sq ft) and 13th floor (14,000 sq ft) available to let.
About us
Parkinson Real Estate is a specialist property consultancy focused on office space in the central Thames Valley area. The company was founded in 2011 and has been part of Parkinson Holt since its formation. Today the business is independent and privately owned and continues a high level of personal service to all its clients. We enjoy what we do and are passionate about our business and our service to clients.
Darren Parkinson
DIRECTOR
Darren started his property career at Campbell Gordon way back in 1987. Since then he has worked in the West End and for the last 25 years in Reading as a Partner and business owner of Fryer Gilbert & Jepps, Fryer Holt and most recently Parkinson Holt. He has also been involved with a number of smaller development companies and for a number of years was a Director and shareholder of Square Foot Consulting, a specialist occupy consultancy. Darren’s extensive experience has seen him navigate clients through property highs and lows with ever changing market conditions and technological advances that continue to offer exiting opportunities for the future.
In his spare time Darren enjoys spending time with his family and dogs at his home in South Oxfordshire. He is a keen sports person and has a passion for running, rugby, swimming and golf and is regular attendee of RUN Henley. He is also a long term supporter of Harlequins Rugby Club.
Derek Gilbert
Consultant
Derek has spent over 45 years advising clients across the Thames Valley on a wide range of property matters. His experience, extensive knowledge and grey hair offers a valuable resource and sounding board to Parkinson Real Estate. He now spends his time advising a number of Private Clients on strategic property matters across the home counties and continues to be one of the leading authorities on industrial and distribution space.
Derek is a seasoned traveller and a keen golfer and can often be found walking his dog with his wife in the Berkshire countryside.
WHAT WE DO
PROPERTY SOLUTIONS
including lettings, surrender, lease restructuring or sale of premises where we manage the full process and coordinate a structured marketing campaign using relevant and targeted collateral.
ACQUISITIONS
a complete service from start to finish for first time or experienced occupiers. You will profit from out market knowledge and expertise for both on and off market opportunities.
DEVELOPMENT
advising on development potential, land sales and acquisitions as well as design and finishes.
INVESTMENT
we acquire and dispose of office investments often with voids or lease events that require a creative approach.
CONSULTANCY
providing strategic property advice particularly for future development and business planning.
CLIENTS
A selection of clients past and present.
Landid
Hermes
Abrdn
Brockton Capital
Forma
CLS
Threshold Land & Estates
River & Rowing Museum
Spelthorne
LaSalle
RO Group
Shell
Thames Water
Assa Abloy
Aviva
Pruta Property
Clearbell Capital
Node 4
Redstor
Sondrel
Thackeray Group
Doyle Clayton
Hammerson
M&G
CLIENTS
A selection of clients past and present.