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 29 properties and leased 1 property on commercialrealestate.com.au.
Sales listings
29
Sold
22
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
Burwood, NSW 2134
4
Rozelle, NSW 2039
3
Surry Hills, NSW 2010
2
Kogarah, NSW 2217
2
Top categories
Development / Land
12
Shop & Retail
11
Offices
8
Hotel, Motel, Pub & Leisure
3
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 30 properties and leased 11 properties, as well as have 22 properties for sale and 1 property for lease, all of which are on Commercial Real Estate.
28 Windmill Street Millers Point NSW 2000
Expressions of Interest
28 windmill street,millers point, NSW 2000
555 m²
Offices
504-512 Parramatta Road Petersham NSW 2049
Expressions of Interest
504-512 parramatta road,petersham, NSW 2049
1,417 m²
Shop & Retail
151 Lyons Road Drummoyne NSW 2047
Commercial Auction
151 lyons road,drummoyne, NSW 2047
253 m²
Shop & Retail
673-677 Darling Street Rozelle NSW 2039
Expressions of Interest
673-677 darling street,rozelle, NSW 2039
616 m²
Offices
18 Stewart Street Ermington NSW 2115
Expressions of Interest
18 stewart street,ermington, NSW 2115
2,498 m²
Development / Land
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