Sales and Lettings

Whether you are buying or selling getting best value from your assets is our aim.

As Chartered Surveyors with 25 years of experience in the commercial property industry we understand both the legal intricacies involved and needed to understand all aspects of your property to get the best out of it. Our long history makes us well placed to understand the nuances of the market and dips and highs. With so much expertise you can rest assured you are in good hands.

Purchase - Occupation
You need to find a property for your own use, but how do you go about finding one that meets your requirements? We focus on your brief not only to identify suitable premises but we will advise how the lease terms can affect your use of the building and how to minimize you long term costs.

Acquisition / Purchase - Investment
As well as assessing the capital value of a building there are a number of considerations to take into account when acquiring premises as an investment. Naturally, you want a good return so location is important. You need to know how easy it will be to re-let, what your responsibilities are, how much you can expect to receive and it is imperative to understand the true costs of the building when vacant.

We will advise on how you can minimize your risk and ensure that your tenant provides security that you can call upon should they fall into difficulties.

Our due diligance may identify the need for further information. If required we can indroduce you to other professionals in accordance with your requirments and the information your require.

Lease Renewals

Wether you are a Landlord or a Tenant a lease renewal is an important event. The agreement you reach will be in force for many years. The amount of rent is always foremost in everyones mind but it is also an opportunity to address issues in the lease which may be causing opperational dificulties for one or other party.

A well drafted lease is a balance of rights and obligations enabling the landlord and the tenant to successfully opperate their respective business. Oftern simple changes can solve these issues. Carefull and considered negotiation should result in a win win situation.

Julian Lewis has many years experience in this field advising both landlords and tenants whether they have a single unit or substantial portfolios. We have a deep understanding of the legal framework and how this can be used in negotiaitons. We hold a comprehensive database of information and are persistent in obtaining the evidence to underpin our advice and valuation.


In the unlikly event that it is not possible to reach a negotiated settlement and the matter can be refered to Court or the PACT scheme for settlement. We will represent you either at an Oral Hearing or by producing a required written submission to the Expert or Arbitrator setting out our argument clearly and effectively.

To Discuss Your Particular Requirements, Please Contact Julian Lewis

Rent Reviews

Whether you are a Landlord or a Tenant a Rent Review is an important event. The agreement you reach will be in force for many years so it is important to get it right.

While the amount of rent is always foremost in everyone mind it is also an opportunity to address issues in the lease which may be causing operational problems for one or other party. Careful and considered negotiation should result in a win win situation.

Calculating the correct level of rent requires both a knowledge and an understanding of the lease as the various rights and obligation which have a bearing on the rental value.

Julian Lewis has 25 years experience in this field dealing with a diverse range of property types. We advise a wide range of landlords and tenants from large multi site companies to sole traders. We hold a comprehensive database of information and are persistent in obtaining the evidence to underpin our advice and valuation.

There are occasionally genuine differences between Landlord and Tenant. In this circomstance we can be appointed by both parties to prepare an independant report to establish the correct rental value.

Where the dispute is refered to the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors for the appintment of an Independant Expert or an Arbitrator we can represent your case backed up by our research to the Expert or Arbitrator.

To Discuss Your Particular Requirements, Please Contact Julian Lewis

Landlord and Tenant

There are many aspects of property where owners and occupiers need advice on how to proceed; applications for a change of use; alterations to the building; transferring ownership to a third party and concerns over services charges.

We can advise you on your rights and obligations whether you are a landlord or a tenant.
As a tenant we can advise on how to achieve your objective, formulating the application, negotiating with the landlord and obtaining agreement. Even in those circumstances where the lease prohibits consent we can often obtain a result. We can advise you on how to respond to the application and what your options are and how to best protect your interests.

As a landlord we can advise on the right on how deal with an application, deal with a tenant who is not paying the rent or is not looking after the building in accordance with the lease requirements.

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Dispute Resolution

On occasion it is not possible to reach a negotiated settlement in such ciromstances there are a number of options open to you depending on the type of dispute. Mediation, Independent Expert or Arbitration. We can advise you on which system to use and guide you through the process.

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Rates Appeals

Business rates are a significant expense for any business and for a property owner if the building is empty. We advise our clients on their liability and whether an appeal should be made. If an appeal is appropriate then we can submit this for you. We will sort out all the necessary casework and representation in the unlikely event that the case is referred to the Tribunal.

Don’t forget that the ratable value can go up as well as down in the appeal process soit is important to assess rates liability before you submit an appeal!

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Valuations


As RICS Registerd Valuers with over 20 years experiance we are well placed to give you accurate valuations.

We pride ourselves on providing an effecient service so you can get on with running your businses confiedent that we will give you an accurate and efficient service.

Whether you are buying or selling assessing your tax liabilities or are in a dispute we can undertake the valuation for you.

We can also carry out Probate Valautions as well as Prepare Expert reports for matrimonial matters.

All our valuations are carried out in accordance with the Royal institution of Chartered Surveyors who regulate the valuation process as well as member firms.

To Discuss Your Particular Requirements, Please Contact Julian Lewis