Avison Young strengthens national rating team

Global commercial real estate adviser Avison Young has appointed Patrick Massie as a director in its national rating team, based in Leeds.

Patrick joins from Daniel Watney, where he was most recently a partner, bringing more than a decade of experience in business rates and valuation advisory.

He has particular expertise in the logistics and industrial sectors and will support clients on rateable values, appeals and liability mitigation across both the public and private sectors.

Patrick will help strengthen the firm's national rating capability while enhancing the advisory services available to clients across Yorkshire and the wider UK.

He said: “After more than a decade specialising in business rates and valuation, I’ve seen the market go through significant change, from macroeconomic pressures to shifts in occupier demand, and I’m excited to bring that experience to Avison Young.  

“With ongoing changes to the business rates regime, there is an increasing need for strategic, insight-led advice. 

“I’m looking forward to working with colleagues across the UK to support clients through this complexity and contribute to the continued growth of the national rating team.” 

Patrick’s appointment comes as Avison Young continues to invest in one of its fastest-growing service lines, with demand for specialist business rates advice increasing amid ongoing changes to the rating system and wider economic pressures.

David Jones, principal and managing director, business rates at Avison Young, added: “Patrick joins the team at a key time for our national rating offer, as we continue to enhance our ability to deliver best-in-class advice to occupiers, landlords, investors, and developers across the UK. 

“His extensive market expertise, particularly within the industrial and logistics sector, will be especially valuable, given its status as one of the fastest-growing asset classes in the country.  

“As demand for specialist rating advice continues to grow, Patrick’s experience will play an important role in supporting our clients through an increasingly complex landscape. 

“I’m excited to see the impact he will make across the business.”  

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