Specialists in all aspects of commercial agency and management
George Webb Finn’s Commercial Property Department provides a wealth of experience and expertise for landlords, tenants and owner occupiers of office, industrial, retail, leisure and agricultural properties & land.
Our highly skilled and experienced Surveyors will be able to advise on your specific needs or view the following services for more information on how we are able to assist:
Valuations
Our Commercial Department provides professional valuation advice including formal written reports on most types of property including retail, offices, industrial, land and development sites. We are on the valuation panels of many high street banks and other commercial lenders and we also regularly produce valuation reports on behalf of private clients for a variety of purposes including acquisition or disposal, asset management and accounts, pension funds and capital gains tax. Rental valuations can be provided for purposes of new lettings, lease renewals or rent reviews.
Our Commercial Property Valuers are FRICS or MRICS Chartered Surveyors with great knowledge and experience of the market in East Kent and surrounding areas and are well versed in the needs of private clients and of lenders alike.
Compulsory Purchase
As Chartered Surveyors, George Webb Finn have experience in Compulsory Purchase and Compensation claims.
Many properties/land can be affected by compulsory acquisition in one form or another, be it for road widening, laying of water pipes, electricity lines and cables, etc. We can provide assistance in dealing with the whole process of such an acquisition, including representations to the acquiring authority, negotiations for accommodation works, determination and negotiation of claims for capital and disturbance items. It is important to remember that under compulsory acquisition situations, your professional fees are normally paid by the acquiring authority.
Rent Reviews & Lease Renewals
If you are a landlord or tenant, George Webb Finn can undertake rent reviews or lease renewals on your behalf. A qualified Chartered Surveyor will inspect, report and negotiate through to conclusion, ensuring the best terms are reached at the earliest opportunity.
Rating
Business Rate Consultancy is a complex field of surveying practice, as procedure and valuations are determined by market analysis, statute, case law and precedent.
With our experience and understanding we provide expert advice on clients’ liability and seek to minimise this wherever possible using a variety of methods.
Savings can be achieved by securing the reliefs offered by the billing authorities, submitting and negotiating appeals against Rateable Values, either on a permanent or temporary basis and by liaising with the billing authority where circumstances change or where billing authorities have made errors. We are also able to check rating bills and refunds to ensure accuracy.
George Webb Finn is well positioned with market knowledge and detailed experience of the rating system to offer a full consultancy service in respect of non-domestic rating liability.
Commercial Agency
George Webb Finn provides agency advice and can dispose of all types of commercial properties and land, including residential and commercial investments and development sites.
We provide a comprehensive, personal and efficient service, backed by many years of experience through our intimate knowledge of the East Kent property market.
We handle all types of commercial properties including retail, office, leisure and industrial. Whether you are disposing of leasehold or freehold premises, or part or fully let income producing residential / commercial investments, or land with or without Planning Consent for Development, George Webb Finn has a dedicated, experienced team committed to achieving results for all of our clients.
Our experts are skilled at representing a broad spectrum of clients, including owners, occupiers, developers and investors with the common goal of maximising value and minimising cost.
Estate & Asset Management
George Webb Finn Commercial, provides property management solutions for investors, corporate or individual owners of property. We have extensive experience in protecting and enhancing clients' interests and provide advice on all aspects of property management including:
- Lease compliance
- Landlord and tenant issues
- Planned maintenance
- Lettings
- Renewals & Rent Reviews
- Credit control
- Rent collection
- Service charge budgeting and reconciliation
- Financial management and accounting
- Procurement and contract management
- Health and safety
At George Webb Finn, we recognise that the business objectives of our clients are individual and the importance of understanding a client's short, medium and long term requirements of their assets is uppermost. To which end we pride ourselves on being able to create well structured management solutions that will maximise the income and profitability of our clients' property.
Project Management
George Webb Finn can arrange minor works, improvements and refurbishments including the management of new constructions. Ensuring quality of work; value for money and early completion.
Planning & Development
George Webb Finn take an active role in the development of land. With our experience we can advise on the prospects of obtaining planning approval for most types of development, ranging from a single building plot to a large site for residential or commercial development.
George Webb Finns’ in house planning consultant can progress Planning Applications from inception to obtaining Planning Approval. Our strength lies in an understanding of the local issues which influence the planning authorities and their guidelines for development.
With the increasing demands upon land as a limited and valuable resource, it is essential that the proper advice is obtained to deal with these complex issues. At George Webb Finn, we offer a regionally based planning consultancy offering advice covering all areas of planning and development.