Rent Review And Arbitration

We have an exceptionally strong reputation for our detailed knowledge and experience of licensed and leisure property rent review.  We have acted nation-wide, both for Landlords and for Tenants.  It is often said that a particular rent review surveyor is “a Landlord’s man” or conversely “a Tenant’s man”.   In other words there is a particular slant that emphasises one side’s point of view, rather than fully understanding  the central issues which is the genuine level of open market rental that should apply. We have no such bias.

We are always scrupulously honest in accepting rent review instructions in the same manner as sales instructions as we ensure that the  client has a truthful and honest rent review advice.   If you don’t like  the advice, we are happy to part as friends.   This of course applies to both Landlord and Tenant clients.

A large amount of rents, however, are settled on a artificial basis  that is not truly reflective of open market rental values.  For example, the exclusions of the Tenant’s structural works, historic alterations  that may or may not be now included in the rent calculations and,  of course, if extraordinary on site goodwill exists as a result of the Tenant’s own occupation.  Conversely being bullied or tricked into assigning the lease at an excessively high level.

Unique as a Chartered Surveyor, David Morgan, our Managing Director  also has hands-on experience as a professional licensee running public houses in the Cotswolds.  This followed a stint of ownership of a highly successful restaurant in central Bristol which enabled him to have an absolute hands-on experience of the trials and tribulations of running a successful licensed property business. Do any other Chartered Surveyors have this degree of insight into the industry?  We think not!

We regularly act for clients both Landlords and Tenants in respect of arbitrations.  We are skilled in the presentation of our client’s case, either by written submissions or at an

oral hearing.  Arbitration is always the last resort as every effort is made to achieve a negotiated settlement.

Fees are assessed on an hourly charge basis at competitive rates, often half those charged by London based surveyors, claiming similar levels of experience.

Talk to us because we would really like to talk to you.  If you have a nagging problem over a rent review, we might genuinely be able to stand in your corner and fight your case.  We are only a phone call away!   Initial advice is always with obligation or fee charge.

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