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 33 properties and leased 1 property on commercialrealestate.com.au.
Sales listings
33
Sold
25
For sale
Lease listings
1
Leased
-
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
Kogarah, NSW 2217
4
Burwood, NSW 2134
4
Sydney, NSW 2000
3
Top categories
Shop & Retail
12
Development / Land
12
Offices
9
Factory, Warehouse & Industrial
4
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 33 properties and leased 11 properties, as well as have 25 properties for sale, all of which are on Commercial Real Estate.
1 Columbia Court Norwest NSW 2153
Expressions of Interest
1 columbia court,norwest, NSW 2153
22,805 m²
Hotel, Motel, Pub & Leisure
48-56 Hunter Street Newcastle NSW 2300
Expressions of Interest
48-56 hunter street,newcastle, NSW 2300
2,717 m²
Offices
1-2 Waines Crescent Rockdale NSW 2216
Expressions of Interest
1-2 waines crescent,rockdale, NSW 2216
Development / Land
29-31 Second Avenue Blacktown NSW 2148
Commercial Auction
29-31 second avenue,blacktown, NSW 2148
1,996 m²
Development / Land
34 & 36 Pelican Road Schofields NSW 2762
Expressions of Interest
34 & 36 pelican road,schofields, NSW 2762
Development / Land
175-177 Alison Road Randwick NSW 2031
Expressions of Interest
175-177 alison road,randwick, NSW 2031
443 m²
Shop & Retail
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