Services

Occupier Management

Converting insights into measurable portfolio performance

With proactive portfolio management we turn data into insights, providing a clear view of your real estate assets so you can track performance and maximise savings.

Simplifying the complexities of the office market

Our skilled occupier management team brings deep expertise across diverse real estate portfolios, delivering seamless day-to-day management so you can stay focused on strategic, business-critical property decisions. We ensure every operational activity is completed efficiently, accurately, and in full compliance with industry standards.

Our services are supported by a robust governance framework, underpinned by bank-level controls, rigorous procedures, and strong compliance oversight – giving you confidence, transparency and peace of mind.

17m sq ft

of occupied space currently managed by the team

£6.5b+

per year of client funds dealt with by our client finance team

£10m+

in OPEX (Operating Expenses) savings for occupier management clients in 2024

diverse sectors managed by the team, including retail, office, industrial, and energy

150+ years of UK property experience
50 offices across the UK
Signatory of the Real Estate Balance CEO Commitments to Diversity
4,000+ real estate experts with presence in 30 countries

Featured services

Account Management

Your single point of contact for seamless service delivery. Our experienced account managers take full responsibility for coordination across all services, leveraging the entire BNP Paribas platform. With multi-sector EMEA expertise, we translate your strategic objectives into successful, unified, end-to-end client experiences and accountable results.

Estate Management

We manage more than 17 million sq ft of property, acting as your trusted interface with landlords. We ensure seamless estate management, mitigate risk, and proactively challenge landlord costs. Our focused approach collaborates with partners to drive operational efficiencies, delivering significant OPEX savings and strong commercial outcomes for clients.

Client Finance

Our UK-based client finance team manages over £6.5 billion of client capital each year, supported by bank-level governance. We deliver a full suite of services – including client accounting, cash and banking, IFRS 16 reporting, and budgeting and forecasting – with precision and robust risk management, ensuring exceptional control and transparency without language barriers.

Critical Date Management

Our structured five-stage process provides full visibility of critical dates across your portfolio. Through timely reporting and proactive Critical Action Plans (CAPs), our team coordinates closely with your legal and internal stakeholders to avoid missed deadlines and deliver compliant, seamless execution, reducing operational costs.

Find a property

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"We are proud to work with a diverse group off occupier clients with whom the Portfolio Management team have formed strong relationships. These relationships have been important in enabling us to deliver in the management of property portfolios, using the expertise across the real estate business and wider BNP Paribas Group to deliver results for our clients"

James Owen, Head of Portfolio Management

Research & Insights

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Research

Beyond the Budget: Why Occupiers Are Growing Again

19.12.2025 | 3 min read

Our Thoughts

Data Centres Are the Engines of Modern Life - But the UK Is Low on Fuel

11.12.2025 | 3 min read

Research

UK Economic and Real Estate Briefing – December 2025

01.12.2025 | 3 min read

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Contact our team

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James Owen

Senior Director - Occupier Solutions

+44 1135378686

Rob Barnes

Director

+44 1135370577

Chris Stallard

Director - Portfolio Management | Occupier Solutions

+44 1174537775

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