Business Details
Commercial Property Experts South West
Stratton Creber Commercial stands as one of the South West's longest-established firms of Chartered Surveyors, combining 19th-century heritage with modern expertise. Our ethos remains rooted in delivering practical, innovative solutions to maximise client property assets. With offices in Exeter, Plymouth, and Truro, we provide comprehensive commercial property services across the region, maintaining a straightforward, personal, and honest approach since our management buyout in 1997.Our team of chartered surveyors and registered valuers brings deep local market knowledge to investors, developers, occupiers, and lenders. We have been named the Most Active Agent in Devon by Estates Gazette for over a decade, reflecting our commitment to exceptional service delivery.
Services
Building Consultancy
Business Rates
Lease Advisory
Property Management
Surveys
Valuation
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of post-buyout experience in South West commercial property
- Our team includes RICS-registered valuers and chartered surveyors
- We offer comprehensive services covering all commercial property lifecycle stages
- We maintain a 98% client retention rate through tailored solutions
- Our firm has been named Devon's Most Active Agent by Estates Gazette since 2010
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
Services
Building Consultancy
Our building consultancy team provides technical support for property condition assessments, detailed reports, and project delivery. We offer acquisition surveys, fire insurance assessments, planned maintenance reports, and expert witness services. Our specialists support property owners throughout the asset lifecycle from acquisition to disposal.
Business Rates
We provide comprehensive business rates advice including valuation challenges, appeal services, and mitigation strategies. Our chartered surveyors assess rateable values, conduct on-site inspections, and represent clients at valuation tribunal hearings to achieve optimal outcomes for commercial properties across Devon and Cornwall.
Lease Advisory
Our lease advisory services cover rent reviews, lease renewals, and contractual interpretation. We provide strategic guidance for landlords and tenants throughout lease terms, including break options and dilapidations assessments. Our market knowledge ensures clients achieve favourable lease agreements aligned with their business objectives.
Property Management
We offer full-service property management solutions including rent collection, insurance administration, service charge management, and contractor coordination. Our RICS-compliant accounting systems ensure transparent financial reporting while our approved contractor network maintains property standards and tenant satisfaction across commercial portfolios.
Valuation
Our RICS-registered valuers provide accurate property valuations for loan security, accounting purposes, and tax compliance. Covering commercial, residential, and agricultural sectors, we deliver expert valuations for banks, pension funds, and private clients. All assessments meet Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Global Standards.
People
Chris Ryland
Commercial Property Consultant
BSc (Hons) MRICS with extensive experience in commercial property transactions. Specialises in office and industrial sector advisory services across the South West region.
Mike Lloyd
Valuation Surveyor
BSc (Hons) MRICS with specialist expertise in commercial property valuations for secured lending and accounting purposes. Regularly acts for major banks and financial institutions.
Philip Dickins
Chartered Surveyor
BSc (Hons) MRICS with dual expertise in business rates advisory and medical property valuations. Provides strategic guidance to healthcare professionals and property investors.
Monty Cloutman
Lease Advisory Specialist
BSc (Hons) MRICS with focus on lease renewals, rent reviews, and dilapidations assessments. Advises landlords and tenants on commercial lease agreements across Cornwall.
Jonathan Ling
Senior Valuer
BA (Hons) MSc MRICS with specialist knowledge of retail and industrial property valuations. Leads valuation teams for portfolio assessments and tax compliance purposes.
Questions
What commercial property services do you offer?
We provide building consultancy, business rates advice, lease advisory, property management, surveys, and valuations across the South West region.
Which areas do you cover?
Our services cover the entire South West, with particular expertise in Devon and Cornwall through our Exeter, Plymouth, and Truro offices.
Are you RICS accredited?
Yes, we are regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and employ multiple RICS-registered valuers and chartered surveyors.
How experienced is your team?
Our firm has operated since the 19th century, with our current format established through a 1997 management buyout and continuous service recognition since 2010.
