What Lambert Smith Hampton does

Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH) is a privately held UK and Ireland commercial property consultancy operating across 22 UK offices plus Ireland, employing approximately 1,700 staff across 23 service lines and 16 industry sectors. The firm serves four primary horizontal segments (occupiers, investors, developers, and public sector) plus residential and alternatives verticals, with a stated positioning as the UK and Ireland's largest commercial property network. Core offerings span acquisitions, disposals and lettings, capital markets, valuation, lease advisory, planning and regeneration, property management, business rates, and asset advisory.

The firm operates through a multi-product platform that combines traditional advisory services with technology-enabled tools. Core technology-enabled products include the LSH Property Search portal, LSH Property Auctions, the Total Office Cost Survey (TOCS) benchmarking tool, Industrial and Logistics Market Data intelligence, the Airspace Exchange platform, and A3 Relocation Solutions. Thought leadership and content distribution are delivered through the annual Build to Rent Report, LSH Talks podcasts, and dedicated sector research. Subsidiaries and sub-brands include LSH Property Auctions, LSH Residential, Ikon (residential and mixed-use consultancy), LSH Investment Management, and lsh.ie.

LSH generates revenue across three primary streams: advisory and consultancy fees (project-based or retainer), transaction-based commissions and auction fees (from acquisitions, disposals, lettings, and auctions), and recurring property and investment management fees through LSH Investment Management. Go-to-market relies on direct field sales through the 22-office UK network, thought leadership content, and digital channels including LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. The firm is regulated by RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors), providing professional compliance standing. Geographic expansion strategy has been pursued through partnerships (notably Ryden in Scotland) rather than disclosed M&A in recent years, though historical 2015 acquisitions (Douglas Newman Good, Tushingham Moore LLP, ES Group Ltd.) indicate a prior roll-up template.

Name

Lambert Smith Hampton

Legal name

Lambert Smith Hampton

Website

https://lsh.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1773

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Lambert Smith Hampton is a UK and Ireland commercial property consultancy operating 22 offices and approximately 1,700 staff, providing advisory, transactional, and asset management services to occupiers, investors, developers, and public sector clients across 16 industry sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Real Estate Services

NAICS

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (5312), Nonresidential Property Managers (531312), Real Estate Property Managers (53131)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Operators Of Nonresidential Buildings (6512), Real Estate (6500)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial Real Estate Brokerage (Leasing & Sales) (FSAEAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Real Estate Capital Markets Advisory (Debt/Equity Placement, Refinancing) (BPAJANAE), Tenant Representation & Corporate Services Brokerage (BPAJABAJ), Real Estate Advisory & Consulting (Strategy, Portfolio & Location) (FSAEAJAH), Hospitality (Hotels & Resorts) Asset Management (BPAJAMAE)

Keywords

• Commercial property consultancy
• Property valuation services
• Building consultancy
• Lease advisory
• Capital markets advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices21 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Advisory and Consultancy Fees: Professional fees generated from providing property advisory services including planning, regeneration, valuation, property finance, and business rates consulting. These are typically project-based or retainer arrangements for ongoing advisory engagements.
2. Transaction-based Revenue: Commissions and fees from acquisitions, disposals, lettings, and auction services. Revenue is generated when deals close or properties are sold at auction.
3. Property Management and Investment Management: Recurring revenue from managing properties and investment portfolios for clients. LSH Investment Management provides ongoing asset management services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Lambert Smith Hampton is a UK and Ireland commercial property consultancy providing advisory services across acquisitions, disposals, lettings, valuation, capital markets, lease advisory, planning, regeneration, property finance, building consultancy, property management, and business rates. The firm operates a national office network of 22 locations and serves corporate occupiers, property investors, developers, and public sector clients with sector-specialist expertise spanning office, industrial, retail, residential, hotels, and alternative sectors.

Product overview

Lambert Smith Hampton operates as a commercial property consultancy offering a platform of property-related services rather than a single unified software product. The core offerings include an online property search and auctions platform for commercial real estate transactions across the UK and Ireland. Supporting these are market intelligence products including the Total Office Cost Survey (TOCS) benchmarking tool, Industrial and Logistics Market Data, and the annual Build to Rent Report research publication. Additional branded services include Ikon (residential and mixed-use consultancy), LSH Residential, Airspace Exchange, A3 Relocation Solutions, and LSH Investment Management. The company also produces content through LSH Talks podcasts. LSH combines advisory services across acquisitions, disposals, lettings, capital markets, valuation, and property management with technology-enabled search and auction platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LSH Property Search Online commercial property search platform allowing users to browse and filter properties for sale or rent across the UK and Ireland, with search capabilities by location, property type, size, and price.
• LSH Property Auctions Specialist auction platform for commercial property sales, enabling businesses to purchase quality assets through competitive bidding processes.
• Acquisitions, Disposals and Lettings Advisory service covering the buying, selling, and leasing of commercial property for occupiers, investors, and developers.
• Capital Markets Investment sales and capital markets advisory helping investors source, acquire, and dispose of commercial property assets.
• Valuation RICS-regulated property valuation services for commercial, residential, and specialist assets.
• Lease Advisory Advisory on lease negotiations, rent reviews, lease renewals, and restructuring for landlords and occupiers.
• Project and Building Consultancy Building consultancy covering project management, building surveying, and technical due diligence for commercial property.
• Property Management Ongoing property and facilities management services for landlords, investors, and occupiers across commercial portfolios.
• Planning, Regeneration and Infrastructure Planning, regeneration, and infrastructure advisory supporting development projects from conception through to delivery.
• Property Finance Advisory on debt sourcing, finance structuring, and lender engagement for commercial property transactions and developments.
• Business Rates Business rates advisory including appeals, mitigation, and compliance for commercial property occupiers.
• ESG and Sustainability Advisory Environmental, social, and governance advisory helping clients meet sustainability and decarbonization targets across their property portfolios.
• Office Advisory Specialist advisory on office space strategy, acquisitions, and disposals across UK and Ireland markets.
• Industrial Agency Industrial and logistics property advisory covering leasing, sales, and development across the UK.
• Retail Agency Retail property advisory covering high street, shopping centre, and out-of-town retail leasing and investment.
• Asset Advisory Asset-level strategic advisory including repositioning, restructuring, and value enhancement for property investors and lenders.
• Living Capital Markets Capital markets advisory dedicated to the build-to-rent, co-living, student accommodation, and senior living sectors.
• Ikon - Residential and Mixed-Use Consultancy Specialist consultancy brand focused on residential and mixed-use property developments, including cross-laminated timber retrofit projects.
• LSH Residential Residential property services division offering property search and advisory services for residential clients.
• LSH Investment Management Investment management services for property portfolios, providing expert advice and portfolio management capabilities.
• Airspace Exchange Platform for airspace development opportunities, enabling property owners to explore development potential above existing buildings.
• A3 Relocation Solutions Corporate relocation services helping businesses manage their occupational property needs during transitions.
• Build to Rent Report Annual research report analyzing the UK Build to Rent sector, with investment figures, growth projections, and market analysis.
• Total Office Cost Survey (TOCS) Benchmarking tool comparing rents, business rates, service charges, and other property costs across UK locations to help organizations benchmark their own costs against real-time market levels.
• Industrial and Logistics Market Data Market intelligence tool providing data on industrial market take-up, availability, rents, prime land values, and key deals across the UK.

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RydencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLSH partnered with Ryden, a Scottish chartered surveyors firm, to expand capabilities in Scotland. The partnership brought 15 additional specialists to enhance LSH's service offerings. This strategic alliance extends LSH's geographic reach and expertise in the Scottish property market.
• Fews MarqueesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLSH partnered with Fews Marquees as specialist auctioneers for property sales. This partnership provides auction expertise to support LSH's auction service offerings.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Colliers International: Global real estate services and investment management firm with UK operations covering agency, capital markets, valuation, and project management. Comparable service breadth to LSH but with a wider geographic footprint.
• CBRE: World's largest commercial real estate services firm, with UK offices covering agency, investment sales, valuation, advisory, and property management. Competes head-to-head with LSH across virtually every UK service line at the larger end of the market.
• Cushman & Wakefield: Global commercial real estate services giant with significant UK operations spanning agency, capital markets, valuation, and facilities management. Larger and broader portfolio than LSH, but directly competitive on UK occupier and investor mandates.
• BNP Paribas Real Estate: UK arm of a major European real estate services provider offering advisory, transactions, valuation, and property management. Competes with LSH for UK investor and occupier mandates, particularly those with European cross-border elements.
• JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle): Global real estate investment management and services firm with substantial UK commercial agency, capital markets, and property management presence. Competes with LSH for large UK occupier, investor, and capital-markets mandates as a full-service incumbent.
• Avison Young: Global commercial real estate services firm with UK offices providing agency, capital markets, and advisory services. Overlaps with LSH on UK occupier and investor mandates but with a broader international platform.

Direct peers

• Knight Frank: Global real estate consultancy founded in London, with deep UK commercial agency, capital markets, residential, and valuations practices. Directly competes for the same UK occupier, investor, and developer mandates as LSH across commercial, residential, and build-to-rent sectors.
• Gerald Eve: UK-focused commercial property consultancy of similar scale and ownership profile (privately held, partner-led), offering investment, agency, valuation, and building consultancy services. Directly comparable in business model, size, and UK-centric positioning versus LSH.
• Savills: UK-headquartered international real estate services firm with comparable UK/Ireland commercial agency, capital markets, valuation, and property management offerings. Most direct UK-headquartered competitor to LSH across the same service lines and client segments (occupiers, investors, developers).

Regional players

• Bidwells: UK property consultancy with strong regional focus (East of England, Scotland, Oxford-Cambridge corridor) covering commercial, rural, and residential sectors. Comparable UK private consultancy model but with narrower geographic emphasis than LSH's national network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/LambertSmithHampton1
• Facebookfacebook.com/lshcouk
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lambert-smith-hampton
• Instagraminstagram.com/lambertsmithhampton

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A3 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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