Services

Public & Private Valuation Services

We act for over 100 public and private sector clients nationwide, including different types of local authority such as Counties, Districts, Boroughs & Unitary. The services we undertake include:

• Portfolio Valuation (full & rolling)
• One-off Best Valuations
• Ransom/Covenant
• Right to Buy
• Specialised Valuations
• Insurance Valuations
• Market Valuations
• Development Appraisals

Rating Consultancy

We advise companies on their business rates obligations and on grounds for appeal or revaluation. We also carry out rating appeals and rates retention work on behalf of a large number of councils and other local authorities. Our consultancy work frequently includes:

• Appeals against assessments
• Advice on liability
• Reliefs and Exemptions
• Empty property rating advice
• Valuation Methodology
• Completion Notices
• Case presentation at Valuation Tribunal
• Expert Witness testimony at Valuation Tribunal and Upper Tribunal
• Specialist sub-contractor Rating Consultancy
• Rate Retention services to Billing Authorities (including forecasting of losses on appeal, and Rates finder services)
• Full compliance with the BAR process, including offering a service to support LA in complying with the new process

Landlord and Tenant issues

We are involved in a wide variety of Landlord and Tenant work in our niche areas of the property sector, including arbitration and facilitation of both lease renewals and rent reviews.

Dilapidations

We are able to advise on all aspects of dilapidations proceedings and can present refurbishment proposals as part of the process.

Neighbourly Matters

We are experts on Party Wall matters, Rights of Light, and dispute resolution.

Agency

We provide agency services to long-standing clients.

Building Consultancy

Extensive construction experience and contract administration for construction projects.

Planning, Development and Regeneration

We have many years of experience in pre-application proposals, planning applications, planning appeals, and development consultancy.

We also work on a regular basis with a range of solicitors who are experts in conveyancing, land law, contracts and related fields of specialism.

If you are unsure whether your requirements relate to our areas of expertise, the best course of action is to call us for a short telephone consultation. If you require support that falls outside of our expertise, we can often refer you to a suitable expert or legal authority.