Square Foot Consulting

read moreSquare Foot Consulting is different to other, more traditional surveying practices. We offer a consultancy driven approach to commercial property issues. We are not brokers driven by transactions. This approach leads to clearer, objective advice and practical, workable solutions. Acting only for occupiers, we do not face potential conflicts of interest so often encountered by the more traditional surveying practices, who tend to also act for Landlords and Developers. We believe this focus ensures delivery of a totally transparent service where the client's best interests are the primary consideration.

read moreWhilst rate revaluations are five yearly, and each can result in an increase on the rates burden for occupiers, opportunities exist on a year by year basis to reduce your rates liabilities. Obtaining professional advice often results in significant savings for our clients. We have a panel of consultant rating advisors with expertise throughout the UK who are selected and managed by Square Foot Consulting.

read moreSquare Foot Consulting, utilising a nationwide network of professional consultants, can recommend suitable specialists to match specific requirements of a client. Building Surveys: report on condition of all building types. Dilapidations: act on behalf of tenants to negotiate best terms. Building Defects & Performance: diagnose and report on defects, specify works and supervise remedies. Refurbishment: prepare feasibility studies, specify and supervise works. Leases: advise on repairing covenants, prepare Schedules of Condition.

read moreSquare Foot manages the entire disposal process for clients. Utilising our substantial experience in the commercial property arena, Square Foot will devise a disposal strategy. This may involve negotiation of a lease surrender with the Landlords - usually the first port of call in any disposal programme. Should it not be possible to agree a lease surrender, a new tenant will need to be found. We will appoint and manage local disposal agents - in this way, our clients retain a single point of contact and obtain regular marketing updates in whatever format is agreed.

read moreTo secure the best results at review, which in virtually all cases for our occupier clients means obtaining the lowest possible rental, requires a combination of technical expertise, good market knowledge and strong negotiating skills. Technical expertise includes a thorough and up to date knowledge of relevant Case Law and legal precedent which can impact on both formal Notice procedures and on the valuation assumptions to be adopted at review. In addition, it is critical to be able to accurately analyse comparable rental evidence.