Long leaves DTZ for Colliers International

WELL-known Birmingham property figure Matt Long has left DTZ after 15 years to join city rivals Colliers International.

Long join Colliers as a director in its national offices team, based in Birmingham.

He was an associate director at DTZ.

At Colliers he will continue to advise institutions, landlords and developers, as well as working on current schemes including Brindleyplace for Moorfield and Hines, and Colmore Row for Sterling Property Ventures.

Long has been involved in a number of large deals across the region, including the Department for Communities and Local Government at The Axis in Birmingham city centre and a letting to an automotive supplier at Stella House at Small Heath Business Park.

Douglas Bonham, head of out-of-town offices at Colliers International in Birmingham, said: “Matthew’s appointment has been driven by client demand in the Midlands. It’s recognition that today’s market requires experienced agents with expert knowledge.

“Colliers has positioned itself to give that level of service across all lines of our client base.”

Long’s appointment follows the recent news of Mark Emburey re-joining Colliers International’s national offices team in April from CBRE.

Long is also well-known for his sporting endeavours, having enjoyed a lengthy career playing rugby for Solihull Bees.