BNP Paribas Real Estate launches property management consultancy
BNP Paribas Real Estate has launched Property Management Consultancy, a new strategic consulting offer within its UK property management division.
The new consultancy looks to bring together expertise in customer experience, environmental, ESG, and operational design to better advise and assist clients.
BNP Paribas Real Estate said the consultancy has been designed to help investors and landlords respond to rapidly evolving occupier expectations, sustainability requirements, and operational challenges.
The new offer will aim to support clients throughout the full property lifecycle – from pre-acquisition and mobilisation, through to asset maturity, repositioning, and redevelopment – with a focus on occupier retention, climate resilience, risk management, and cost efficiency.
Steve Harber, head of property management at BNP Paribas Real Estate, saud: “Investor and occupier expectations have fundamentally shifted. Success in the market today is defined by how well assets perform environmentally, operationally, and experientially – not simply how they are maintained.
“Property Management Consultancy reflects our commitment to delivering a more strategic approach. By bringing ESG, customer experience and operational design into a single platform – backed by implementation on the ground – we are helping clients futureproof their assets and create places where people genuinely want to work, directly influencing occupier retention, operational performance and long-term asset value.”
To lead the new offer, Jon Podmore has been appointed as head of property management consultancy services. He brings over 18 years of experience at BNP Paribas Real Estate, acting as head of portfolio management and operations director.
Jon Podmore, head of property management consultancy services, added: “This is about helping investors make smarter, more informed decisions about the spaces they own and manage. It is a step-change in what commercial tenants expect – integrated experience-led and sustainability-driven spaces. The investors that respond to this now will be the ones that outperform in the long run.”