Birmingham property agents come together to launch new consultancy

BIRMINGHAM property agents James Darby and Chris Keye have joined forces with well-known property figure Graham Darby to launch Darby Keye Property – described as a niche commercial property agency.

With offices in Birmingham and Coleshill, the team will cover regional logistics and distribution, manufacturing and office markets with all instructions handled personally by the co-directors.

James Darby was formerly with Colliers International while Keye was with GBR Phoenix Beard.

James Darby has recently completed a number of high profile transactions including the letting of a 128,000 sq ft warehouse at Hams Hall to a third party logistics operator working within the automotive supply chain.

Keye, who has  experience including advising on multi-let and large scale manufacturing facilities in the region, was a Birmingham Young Professional 2013 finalist.

Graham Darby established Coleshill-based consultancy GR Darby more than 35 years ago and has since been very active across the Birmingham and North Warwickshire property markets.

His client base includes A&J Mucklow, Legal & General and Sertec Group – a direct supplier to Jaguar Land Rover for whom Graham Darby recently acquired a new 120,000 sq ft global hq in Coleshill.

Keye said: “We are very excited at the prospect of being able to combine our collective expertise and intimate regional market knowledge to deliver a personal, best in class service for our clients.

“Our energy and commitment to maximising value for our clients will set us apart.”