Colliers Sydney
James Cowan
James Cowan
Head of New South Wales, Investment Services
Colliers Sydney
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James Cowan's market performance
Over the past 24 months, James Cowan has successfully sold 26 properties and leased 1 property on commercialrealestate.com.au.
Sales listings
26
Sold
12
For sale
Lease listings
1
Leased
1
For lease
*Market performance is based on prior 24 months data from commercialrealestate.com.au
Our Top Markets
Explore our top-performing suburbs and property categories for listings over the past 24 months.
In the past 24 months James Cowan's commercial property listings have been focused across , specifically in the .
Top performed suburbs
Rozelle, NSW 2039
4
Burwood, NSW 2134
3
Camperdown, NSW 2050
1
Darlinghurst, NSW 2010
1
Top categories
Development / Land
11
Shop & Retail
10
Offices
6
Factory, Warehouse & Industrial
2
About James Cowan

James is the Head of NSW, Investment Services at Colliers, specialising in commercial property sales across Sydney’s City Fringe and Inner Western Suburbs. With more than nine years dedicated to this market and over 20 years as a local resident, he is recognised for his deep expertise in the region’s commercial real estate fundamentals and buyer behaviour.

James advises on and transacts across a wide range of commercial asset classes, including tenanted investments, strip retail, mixed‑use properties, pubs, office buildings, strata retail and office, apartment blocks, and development sites. His consistent performance in these sectors has positioned him as a leading specialist in City Fringe and Inner West investment markets.

He also serves as the NSW Team Leader for Restructuring Property Services, a specialised Colliers platform providing strategic solutions for distressed and complex asset scenarios. In 2025, this initiative delivered more than $500 million in asset realisation, reinforcing his capability in high‑stakes and time‑sensitive transactions.

Prior to joining Colliers, James worked as a commercial property valuer, focusing on premium‑grade assets across multiple disciplines. This background strengthens his analytical approach and supports his reputation as a trusted advisor to investors, developers, financial institutions, and corporate property owners.

James is recognised within Colliers as part of the Agency All‑Stars, reflecting his standing as one of the country’s top-performing commercial sales professionals.

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James Cowan's Listings

James Cowan is located at Grosvenor Place Level 30/225 , Sydney NSW 2000. They have sold 91 properties and leased 11 properties, as well as have 12 properties for sale and 1 property for lease, all of which are on Commercial Real Estate.
181 Burwood Road Burwood NSW 2134
Commercial Auction
181 burwood road,burwood, NSW 2134
670 m²
Shop & Retail
5 Belmore Street Burwood NSW 2134
Expressions of Interest
5 belmore street,burwood, NSW 2134
1,261 m²
Development / Land
233-235 Darling Street Balmain NSW 2041
Commercial Auction
233-235 darling street,balmain, NSW 2041
470 m²
Shop & Retail
Shop 2, 313 Forest Road Hurstville NSW 2220
Commercial Auction
shop 2, 313 forest road,hurstville, NSW 2220
116 m²
Shop & Retail
45-59 McLachlan Avenue Rushcutters Bay NSW 2011
Tender
45-59 mclachlan avenue,rushcutters bay, NSW 2011
2,687 m²
Factory, Warehouse & Industrial
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