Professional Services

Our Professional Services Team

Our professional Services team are each members of the RICS and RICS Registered Valuation scheme, please do not hesitate to contact the appopriate surveyor for your business type:

Offices

Brian Ricketts

07970 837 454

brianricketts@hwandp.co.uk

Industrial

Nick Harrop

M: 07887 951043

NickHarrop@hwandp.co.uk

Retail

Matt Kerrigan

M: 07970 837 453

mattkerrigan@hwandp.co.uk

Third Party - Arbitration & Independent Expert

It is not always possible to reach a negotiated settlement.  This is not necessarily the fault of either party but often a respectful difference of opinion or alternative agenda.  Our professional team are experienced in representing Landlords and Tenants in drafting Expert Reports for consideration by Arbitrators and Independent Experts for rent review disputes, and Court and  PACT Arbitration in the event of a dispute on lease renewal terms.  

It is important that advice is sought early in the process to ensure the correct procedure is followed so as to protect the interests of your business.  We would be delighted to discuss you individual requirements.        

Expert Witness

Our professional team have extensive experience in the field of Expert Witness services. We have represented clients in the High Court, County Court, Lands Chamber and Valuation Tribunals.  Our expertise is often utilised to help resolve legal disputes involving property values by the Court. Our involvement encompasses the preparation of Expert Witness Reports as well as Oral Evidence in Court or Tribunal.

Expert Witness services are when a witness is used to help resolve legal matters by virtue of their qualifications, expertise, experience and specialised knowledge in a certain area. Our team of surveyors may be called in as a witness to give their valuation opinion of a property. Our reputation for expertise and integrity has been demonstrated to carry considerable weight across all areas of the commercial property business.    

Valuation

Our professional team provide valuation reports for retail, office and industrial properties accross the North West of England.  Our valuers are all members of te RICS and are regulated by the RICS Valuer Registration Scheme guaranteeing quality of service and valuation.        

We undertake valuations for a variety of purposes including:

  • Asset valuations
  • Pension Schemes
  • Tax purposes including Capital Gains and Probate
  • Sale and Purchase
  • Rental valuations    

Rent Reviews & Lease Renewals

Rent review and lease renewal events can be worrying for all concerned.  Whether you are a Landlord seeking to maximise your rental income or a Tenant wishing to minimise your rental exposure, our team would be delighted to assist with your negotiations.  

With over XX years of negotiating rents across the North West we have an extensive database of comparable evidence which enables us to provide detailed and considered advice.  Our team are well placed to advise on rent reviews and lease renewals across the retail, office and industrial sectors.  We listen to your specific requirements which may include flexible lease terms, break options, rent free periods or fixed rental increases.   

We recommend that advice is sought early in the process to ensure correct procedures are followed to protect your businesses requirements.