The most complex projects are rarely defined by property alone. They succeed because commercial objectives, stakeholder interests, governance and delivery are successfully aligned. Drawing on almost 40 years of commercial property expertise together with extensive business leadership and economic development experience, Garvey Consulting helps clients navigate complexity, influence decision-making, build consensus and deliver successful outcomes across both the private and public sectors.
Michael Garvey MBE FRICS
Michael Garvey MBE is one of the Thames Valley’s most experienced commercial property advisers, having spent almost 40 years advising investors, developers, occupiers, landowners and public sector organisations across a wide range of strategic property matters.
He has led Chandler Garvey for more than 20 years, helping establish the business as one of the region’s leading commercial property consultancies. Alongside his commercial property career, Michael has played a significant role in the economic development of Buckinghamshire and the wider region through a number of senior business and public sector appointments.
He is Chairman of Buckinghamshire Business First, a founding Non-Executive Director of the organisation, and served for nine years as Vice Chair of the Buckinghamshire Local Enterprise Partnership. He is also a member of the Buckinghamshire Growth Board, working alongside senior representatives from local government, business and the public sector to support economic growth and investment across the county.
In recognition of his contribution to business and the community, Michael was awarded an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours in 2024. He is a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, and two other professional bodies, reflecting the breadth of his professional expertise and standing.
This unique combination of commercial property expertise, business leadership, governance and economic development experience enables Michael to provide strategic advice that extends well beyond traditional surveying. He understands not only the property issues involved in a project, but also the commercial, political and stakeholder considerations that often determine whether it succeeds.
That combination of experience, judgement and practical delivery is the foundation of Garvey Consulting.
WHAT WE DO
Garvey Consulting provides advice and support across the full range of strategic property and business-related matters. From a specific project or transaction to a longer-term retained advisory relationship, you will have direct access to experienced, senior-led judgement.
Strategic Property Advice
Providing experienced oversight on complex property decisions where commercial objectives, planning considerations, stakeholder relationships and long-term strategy need to be aligned. This includes acquisition and disposal strategy, investment and portfolio advice, asset repositioning, estate rationalistion and valuation and market advice.
Development and Regeneration
Supporting developers, landowners and public sector bodies through strategic development advice, site promotion, regeneration projects and market-facing planning evidence. Particularly where projects involve multiple stakeholders, complex delivery challenges or a need to engage effectively with local authorities and infrastructure provders.
Occupier and Corporate Strategy
Advising corporate occupiers on estate strategy, lease events, acquisitions, disposals, relocation projects and rationalisation exercises. Our goal is to ensure that property decisions actively support broader business goals rather than sitting in isolation from them.
Public Sector and Economic Development
Working with local authorities, education providers, health organisations and public/private partnerships on estate strategy, disposal programmes, regeneration initiatives and stakeholder engagement. Michael’s extensive experience in both sectors provides a practical understanding of how commercial objectives, public policy and community interest interact in practice.
Governance, Expert and Independent Advisory
Acting in expert witness, arbitration and independent review roles, and providing governance and board-level support where an experienced external perspective is required.
WHO WE WORK WITH
Garvey Consulting works with a wide range of private and public sector clients. What they share is a need for experienced, independent advice on property matters that extend beyond straightforward transactions.
Private offices and Wealthy Individuals
Many successful individuals, familys and private investment structures hold substantial property interests that require careful strategic oversight. Garvey Consulting provides trusted advice on acquisitions, disposals, portfolio strategy, development opportunities and long-term property planning, with an emphasis on discretion, independence and commercial judgement.
Developers and Land Promoters
Supporting developers and landowners through strategic development advice, regeneration projects, site promotion and public sector liason. Garvey Consulting add particular value where projects require the alignment of commercial objectives, planning considerations and stakeholder expectations.
Corporate Occupiers
Advising occupiers on estate strategy, acquisitions, disposals, lease events, relocation projects and rationalisation exercises. Property decisions can have a significant impact on operational performance, staff recruitment and long-term business success – the aim is to ensure thos decisions actively support broader organisational goals.
Public Sector and Regernation Bodies
Working with local authorities, education providers, health organisations and economic deveopment bodies on estate strategy, regeneration prjects, disposal programmes and development opportunities. Public sector organsations face increasing pressure to maximises value from their property assets whilst balancing financial constraints, policitcal priorities and community expectations – Michael’s experience across both sectors means he understands those pressures from the inside.
HOW WE WORK
Garvey Consulting provides flexible support tailored to individual client requirements. There is no standard engagement model – assignements are shaped around what each client actually needs.
Some instructions involve advising on a specific project or transaction. Others involve supporting a board or senior management team through a complex process. Many clients benefit from a longer-term retained relationship, where Garvey Consulting acts in effect as an outsourced Property Director – providing the continuity, judgement and strategic oversight of a senior in-house advisor without the cost or commitment of a full-time role.
In every case, clients have direct access to Michael Garvey personally. Where an assignment identifies a need for agency, management or professional services, these are delivered through Chandler Garvey’s established teams – ensuring continuity and depth of resource across the full range of commerical property disciplines.
To discuss how Garvey Consulting could support your organisation, contact Michael Garvey directly below.
