Colliers

Colliers operates as a global diversified professional services and investment management company, providing a comprehensive suite of services to commercial real estate users, owners, investors, and developers. The firm's offerings encompass consulting, corporate facilities, investment services, landlord and tenant representation, project management, urban planning, property and asset management, and valuation and advisory services. Colliers serves a broad spectrum of property sectors, including hotel, industrial, mixed-use, office, retail, and residential, demonstrating its wide-ranging expertise across the real estate landscape. This extensive range of services reflects the company's strategic evolution from a traditional real estate services firm into a provider of high-value services throughout the entire built asset lifecycle. The company's operations are supported by an enterprising culture and a unique partnership model, aimed at driving long-term value for its clients and shareholders across various market conditions. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Colliers traces its roots back to 1898 with the establishment of Macaulay Nicolls, a real estate, property management, and insurance agency in Vancouver. The 'Colliers' name itself was formed in Australia in 1976 through the merger of three commercial property services firms, marking a significant step in its global expansion. Since its inception, the company has expanded significantly, now operating in more than 400 offices across 65 countries worldwide, establishing a substantial international footprint. This global presence allows Colliers to serve a diverse international client base, providing localised expertise within a cohesive global framework. The firm has strategically diversified its business, adding an Investment Management segment in 2016 and an Engineering segment in 2020, further broadening its capabilities across the built environment and enhancing its service offerings. Specialising in various property types, Colliers maintains a dedicated focus on the student accommodation sector, often referred to as Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA). The firm's student housing group offers expert advice on student accommodation, alongside other sectors such as hotels, resorts, youth hostels, boarding houses, and build-to-rent properties, demonstrating a broad expertise in alternative real estate assets. Colliers' student housing development experts provide specialised services in site identification, project design, and marketing to facilitate successful purpose-built student accommodation developments, catering to the specific needs of this market. The company possesses the capability to identify, broker, and negotiate transactions for both established student accommodation assets and development sites with potential for future student housing projects. This comprehensive approach to student housing, encompassing valuation, acquisition, and disposition, underscores Colliers' significant experience and expertise within this specialised market segment across national and international contexts. With approximately 24,000 professionals globally as of July 2025, Colliers demonstrates a substantial operational scale and a widespread talent base. The company generates over $5.0 billion in annual revenues and manages more than $100 billion in assets under management, reflecting its significant financial strength and market influence. In 2025, the firm further expanded its assets under management to $108 billion, while its engineering business experienced a notable growth of 60%. Colliers is recognised as one of the fastest-growing global providers of commercial real estate services, having completed 11 strategic acquisitions in 2025 alone to enhance its capabilities and market reach. The company has consistently delivered approximately 20% compound annual returns for shareholders over more than 30 years, a testament to its visionary leadership, strategic growth, and significant inside ownership.