General Practice Chartered Surveyors & Development Consultants
Expert property consultancy services for public and private sector clients across the UK.
Over 20 Years of Turning Client Vision into Reality
Thomas Lister is a specialist practice of Chartered Surveyors and Development Consultants providing integrated property advisory services to public and private sector clients.
Established in 2002 by Chris Thomas MRICS and Rachel Lister MRICS, the practice brings together extensive experience in valuation, viability, regeneration advisory and agency services. Our client-focused approach ensures senior-level involvement throughout every instruction.
We act for a diverse client base including Homes England, Local Authorities (District and County), Combined Authorities, Registered Providers, Developers and Landowners – delivering robust advice and practical solutions across the full spectrum of development consultancy.
Our Property Consultancy Services
Red Book Valuations, Asset Valuations and Valuation Advice.
Strategic delivery advice including site assembly, CPO and joint ventures.
Viability assessments and financial modelling for planning and funding.
Market assessments and options analysis to evaluate development potential.
& Funding
Business case preparation and public sector funding bid support.
Development land disposal and acquisition.
Delivering development solutions nationwide
Based in the Midlands, delivering projects nationwide, our skilled and experienced team use extensive knowledge to add value and enhance returns to public and private sector clients.
We deliver robust advice and practical solutions – with particular expertise in unlocking complex or constrained development opportunities.
Property Expertise
Comprehensive property consultancy services underpinned by decades of experience across the development lifecycle.
National Coverage
Midlands-based, operating nationwide. Supporting Local Authorities, government agencies and developers across the UK.
Trusted Partners
Long-standing relationships with Homes England, Local Authorities, Combined Authorities and leading developers built on consistent delivery.
Featured Projects
Selected examples of our advisory and consultancy work across regeneration, valuation and development.
West Hartford Business Park
Cramlington, Northumberland
Developer selection for Joint Venture on new 50 ha (123.5 acre) business park
Boulevard East and West Car Parks
Crawley, West Sussex
New letting of a 143 space surface car park and subsequent freehold investment sale
Latest News & Insights
Latest updates, market commentary and project news from our team.

Disposal of Land – Former Kenilworth School, Leyes Lane, Kenilworth
Thomas Lister Ltd are delighted to be supporting Homes England in relation to the disposal of a Local Centre site in Burton-Upon-Trent

Thomas Lister Proudly Supports The King’s School Worcester Careers Extravaganza
Thomas Lister were delighted to support the Annual Career Day held at Tudor Grange Academy Worcester.

Bridging the Viability Gap: Thomas Lister Features on Insider Podcast
The viability gap remains one of the biggest challenges facing property developers today.