Delivering academic portfolios

Daniel Watney Partnership has been a trusted advisor to Queen Mary University of London, a prestigious Russell Group institution, supporting its expansion across multiple London locations with tailored property solutions.

From securing new office space to re-gearing leases and sourcing specialist facilities, our team has delivered smart property strategies aligned with the university’s evolving academic and operational needs.

• As part of a 70,000 sq ft acquisition strategy near the Mile End campus, we secured two off-market sites – Department W and Empire House – 12 months ahead of completion. Favourable lease terms delivered over £6.4 million in savings, supported by full pre-acquisition, technical due diligence and project monitoring.
• In Clerkenwell, we sourced, negotiated and provided due diligence for 11–13 Charterhouse Buildings, meeting QMUL’s specific space needs.
• At Lincoln’s Inn Fields, we advised on a lease re-gear to unlock reinvestment potential ahead of a 2026 expiry.
• For the new Institute of Technology in East London, we sourced Building I2 at London City Island, enabling QMUL and Newham College to deliver cutting-edge vocational training under tight funding and time constraints.

Across these projects, Daniel Watney Partnership have helped QMUL align its estate strategy with its academic mission – delivering value, flexibility, and long-term impact.