Three experienced figures in Scotland's commercial property sector have joined forces to launch TMB Commercial Property Management, a new Glasgow-based firm targeting retail, office, industrial and business park assets across Scotland, positioning itself as a relationship-led alternative to both larger players and smaller operators in the market.

Scottish Construction News reported that the firm has been founded by Michael Martin and Marc Taylor, co-directors of residential factor Taylor & Martin, alongside commercial property consultant Gregor Brown, founder of GM Brown.

Taylor and Martin bring experience in residential letting, factoring and development, with 17,000 properties currently under management across Scotland through Taylor & Martin, while Brown brings a background in commercial property sales, leasing and consultancy.

The business launches with an established book of commercial management instructions already migrating from Taylor & Martin, covering a broad mix of retail, industrial and office assets.

Supporting the founding team are finance director Paul Clifford, who brings commercial property finance experience from firms including BDO ESR Europe and London & Scottish Investments, and senior property manager Gary Macdonald, formerly of Speirs Gumley.

Martin said the partners felt there was space for a senior, well-resourced team that delivers top-class service without unnecessary layers, adding that between the founders there is significant experience in the market.

Brown said commercial property is not one-size-fits-all, noting that many landlords have been disappointed in the past or are self-managing, and that there is strong demand for a trusted partner to manage assets proactively.

Taylor said the priority is to resource the business properly and grow in a way that protects service quality, describing the Scottish commercial property management market as presenting significant opportunities.

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