Chartered Surveyors & Commercial Property Estate Agents.

Residential & Commercial Valuations

We undertake all forms of freehold and leasehold valuations covering:

• acquisitions
• taxation
• probate
• security
• asset appraisal
• insurance
• matrimonial
• pension funding
• expert witness purposes

Rent Reviews & Lease Renewals

Assuring that you are recieving or paying an appropriate rent for the property is very important. Landlords and tenants must be aware of the obligations placed upon them to ensure an enforceable agreement.

Property Management (Commercial & Residential)

The management of property is complex and time consuming. Our management service includes:

• rent collection
• administration of service charges
• ground rents
• annual maintenance programmes
• facilities management
• periodic property inspections

Compulsory Purchase Order Negotiations

This service is to ensure that the client is being offered the best price for their property. It also deals with any disturbance claim. In most instances, costs are passed onto the Local Authority issuing the order.

Planning

• preparation of drawings
• submission of planning applications and appeals
• compulsory purchase disposals
• purchase and blight notice procedures and negotiations
• expert reports for public enquiries and local structure plan consultations

Development Appraisals

All appraisals include a consultancy service. This service incorporates a feasibility study to evaluate the viability of any given development. Once the study is completed we submit an in-depth report outlining projected rental income and / or end development valuations. Additionally, we offer (where required):

• planning liason and project management incorporating supervision and disposals

Home Buyers Survey & Valuation Reports

This report and inspection will normally be carried out within 24hrs of instruction – with the report issued in duplicate. Reports are for those who are considering the purchase of a residential property and require a detailed report on its condition.

Rating Appeals

Every commercial occupier should have an interest in their Business Rate Liability to ensure that their assessment is not excessive. Rory Mack Associates services include:

• an initial appraisal together with recommendations regarding the success or otherwise of an appeal
• appeal submission and District Valuer negotiations

Condition Reports

We prepare Schedules of Condition for ingoing tenants to record the condition of the property at the beginning of their lease and Schedules of Dilapidations for landlords concerned about the condition of their property.