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 27 properties and leased 1 property on commercialrealestate.com.au.
Sales listings
27
Sold
17
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
3
Burwood, NSW 2134
3
Surry Hills, NSW 2010
2
Sydney, NSW 2000
2
Top categories
Development / Land
12
Shop & Retail
11
Offices
6
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 95 properties and leased 11 properties, as well as have 17 properties for sale and 1 property for lease, all of which are on Commercial Real Estate.
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
18 Boronia Street Kensington NSW 2033
Expressions of Interest
18 boronia street,kensington, NSW 2033
902 m²
Development / Land
57 Montgomery Street Kogarah NSW 2217
Commercial Auction
57 montgomery street,kogarah, NSW 2217
272 m²
Factory, Warehouse & Industrial
16-20 Hogben Street Kogarah NSW 2217
Commercial Auction
16-20 hogben street,kogarah, NSW 2217
1,400 m²
Factory, Warehouse & Industrial
Levels 1 & 2, 8 Crofts Avenue Hurstville NSW 2220
Expressions of Interest
levels 1 & 2, 8 crofts avenue,hurstville, NSW 2220
1,033 m²
Offices
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