Specialisms
Our valuers know offices, retail and industrial/distribution inside out. You might not be aware that we know a number of specialist markets just as well.
Every property is different. Some operate in specific markets and should be valued by people with specialist skills in those markets. You can be confident that we’ll only use valuers with the appropriate experience, skills and knowledge to value properties in these specialist markets.
Car parks
We understand that, to assess the market rent and value of a car park, we need to consider the nature of the car park holding. We’ll look at operational agreements with car park operators as well as the income generated from each car park for the past 12 months.
We’re experienced valuers in this sector, having undertaken work for NCP, the largest independent private car park operator in the UK, as well as for private companies and local authorities.
Crematoria
We’re experienced at valuing crematoria for investors, developers, private operators and local authorities.
As the majority of crematoria are still in public sector ownership, we undertake valuations on an operational entity basis, taking into account the unique characteristics of the facility which is valued on a depreciated replacement cost basis.
Doctors’ surgeries
We provide regular valuation and rent review advice for investors, for loan security for banks, for doctors for partnership purposes and for other specialist sector developers.
We use our specialist experience and understanding of legislative changes to provide support to investors, lenders, developers and owner occupiers.
Garden centres
Our specialist business appraisers provide valuation services for garden centres for all purposes throughout the UK.
Whether for existing or new build properties or development proposals, we prepare valuations on a cashflow or investment basis, depending on whether the property is let or owner operated.
Health and fitness
We advise lenders, operators, investors and developers so they can optimise their position on their property-related decisions in this constantly changing sector.
Ancillary services are becoming increasing important in the health and fitness sector; we can also help our clients through the various processes and significant property costs of expansion and consolidation.
Healthcare
The value of a healthcare property is usually based on profitability, a different approach from mainstream commercial valuation. Our experienced specialist valuers will look at every item of expenditure to make sure that it reflects a competent operator.We’ve acted on behalf of many of the major lending institutions, property funds, private investors, charities and operators in the long term care, specialist care and private hospital sectors.
Hotels and leisure
Our specialist valuers are experienced in valuing hospitality-based businesses internationally, ranging from bed and breakfast to resort and deluxe hotels, serviced apartments and conference centres.
We’re also experienced in valuing other leisure businesses such as health and fitness, theatres, cinemas, sports stadia, pubs, restaurants, gaming, casinos, nightclubs and live music venues.
Motor trade
We provide specialist advice on the valuation, disposal and acquisition of motor trade property throughout the country, including petrol filling stations, motor dealerships, tyre and exhaust centres, roadside restaurants and car rental premises.
Detailed and specialist knowledge of this complex and evolving marketplace is essential if transactions and valuations are to reflect current market conditions and operator requirements. We have over 20 years’ experience in this sector, with clients including Shell UK Limited, Total UK Limited, Inchcape Retail and Kwik Fit, as well as all the major banks and lending institutions.
Residential
There are many sub sectors in the residential sector – from investments and portfolios to ground rents and development land. We understand the characteristics that affect each and will provide a concise, thorough and realistic assessment of a property’s performance.
Our clients include high street banks and building societies; banks; bridging lenders and property funds; house builders, developers and investors; accountants; solicitors; London Boroughs, housing associations and charities.
Sports stadia
Sports stadia and football ground assets are valued in different ways, depending on the purpose of the valuation. As each approach may produce different figures, it’s essential to understand the purpose of the valuation.
We offer an experienced valuation service in this specialist area for both private sector and public sector bodies.
Student accommodation
Our specialist student accommodation valuers provide valuation services for operators, developers and investors throughout the UK.
We prepare valuations on a cashflow or investment basis, depending on whether the property is direct let or subject to a commercial lease to a university.