Our History

GL Hearn, established in 1923 as a private practice in London Bridge, is one of the UK’s leading real estate consultancies. Fast forward to present day we are now part of Capita Real Estate & Infrastructure where we offer an unparalleled suite of real estate services to both the public and private sector.1985

1923	:	Established at an office at 84 Leadenhall Street, EC3 as a private practice by George Leonard Hearn.
1955	:	Claude Geoffrey Hearn becomes Senior Partner and was succeeded by his son Jimmy Hearn.
1961	:	Expanded to three other offices in England and one in Scotland to become GL Hearn & Partners
1985	:	GL Hearn moved to larger London Headquarters to accommodate the growth of Planning, Valuation and Landlord and Tenant work
1998	:	The company achieved ISO 9001 registration, becoming incorporated as a private limited company the next year. Jimmy Hearn appointed CEO.
2004	:	The Warrington office relocated to Manchester and, after 81 years in South East London, the London office moved to Soho Square.
2014	:	Further expansion of the London office, the company relocated its Headquarters to new state-of-the-art premises at 280 High Holborn. The Manchester office also moved to its new offices at Vantage Point in Spinningfields.
2015	:	With the aim to increase its service offering to clients, GL Hearn is acquired by Capita plc to join its real estate business, Capita Real Estate & Infrastructure.

GL Hearn remains a wholly-owned subsidiary and as a company continues to invest in its people as it grows as part of Capita Real Estate & Infrastructure.