Business Details
40 Years
experience
Your Trusted Real Estate Partner in Chester
Established in 1986, Legat Owen has built a reputation as a leading provider of commercial property expertise across the UK. Our team of chartered surveyors delivers tailored advice on agency, investment, development, and asset management, serving corporate and private clients with a focus on the North West of England and North Wales. With 40 staff operating from modern offices in Chester and Nantwich, we combine deep market knowledge with a commitment to long-term client relationships, evidenced by our continued engagement with clients since our founding.Our RICS-regulated services encompass property management, valuation, landlord and tenant matters, and dispute resolution, supported by innovative technology and a dedication to professional excellence.
Services
Property Management
Commercial Valuation
Retail Agency
Industrial Agency
Office Agency
Development Consultancy
Landlord & Tenant
Dispute Resolution
Building Surveying
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- We offer over 35 years of expertise in commercial property services since 1986
- Our team includes RICS-registered valuers and chartered surveyors
- We manage 260 properties and 1150 tenancies across the UK
- Our cloud-based property management system ensures efficient service delivery
- We combine local market knowledge with nationwide property expertise
Associations and certifications
- RICS
What people say
First class service
Professional and very good
Expert, professional advice
Personalised approach
Respected industry leaders
Services
Property Management
Our property management team oversees 260 commercial properties and 1150 tenancies across the UK. We provide bespoke services including rent collection, service charge management, and asset maintenance for institutional investors, private clients, and offshore trusts. Utilising cloud-based software, we ensure efficient portfolio administration while maintaining personal client relationships.
Commercial Valuation
RICS-registered valuers deliver accurate assessments for secured lending, financial reporting, and investment decisions. We specialise in retail, industrial, office, and development land valuations across the North West and North Wales. Our reports comply with current RICS standards and support clients including banks, pension funds, and public sector bodies.
Retail Agency
We advise on retail property transactions covering shopping centres, high streets, and out-of-town locations. Our team represents major landlords and retailers including Tesco Express and KFC, offering strategic advice on acquisitions, disposals, and lease negotiations. We focus on market trends and investment opportunities in the evolving retail sector.
Industrial Agency
Specialists in industrial units, warehouse properties, and development land across the UK. We assist clients with acquisitions, disposals, and leasing from 3,000 sq ft units to 500,000 sq ft developments. Our market research informs strategic decisions for multinational corporations and local businesses seeking optimal industrial property solutions.
Dispute Resolution
Our experts handle valuation disputes and lease advisory matters with technical precision. We provide independent expert witness services for residential development land conflicts and commercial property disagreements, supported by legal accreditation and extensive court experience in North West England.
People
Mark Hopley
Director
Head of Property & Asset Management with 24 years' experience at Legat Owen. Specialises in commercial property management, dilapidations, and landlord-tenant relations. Leads a team handling 18.5m rent roll and 260 properties across the UK.
Natalie Tansey
Director
RICS-registered valuer with 20 years' expertise in property management and lease advisory. Oversees portfolios across North West England and North Wales for clients including The Atmore Group and offshore trusts. Specialises in retail and industrial sectors.
Will Rees
Director
Chartered Surveyor with 25 years' experience in residential development land valuation. Holds legal expert witness accreditation and advises on disputes involving national house builders and landowners across North West England and North Wales.
Andy Butler
Director
Commercial property consultant with 30 years' experience, specialising in North West markets. Manages agency, management, and professional work for corporate and private clients from Nantwich office since 1994.
Matt Pochin
Managing Director
Industrial property specialist with 30 years' experience in North West markets. Advises clients including Panattoni and Warehouse REIT on development and investment opportunities. Recognised as Industrial Agent of the Year three times during his career.
Questions
What property services does Legat Owen offer?
We provide commercial property services including agency, valuation, asset management, landlord & tenant advice, dispute resolution, and building surveying across the UK.
Which areas do you cover?
We specialise in North West England and North Wales but operate nationwide with particular expertise in Chester, Cheshire, and surrounding regions.
Are your surveyors qualified?
All our surveyors are RICS-registered professionals with specialist accreditations in valuation, dispute resolution, and property management.
How long have you operated?
We've provided commercial property services since 1986, maintaining many original client relationships for over 35 years.
What technology do you use?
We utilise cloud-based Re-Leased software for efficient property management while maintaining personal client service standards.
Do you handle property disputes?
Yes, our team includes legally accredited experts in residential development land valuation disputes and commercial property conflicts.
