Business Details
45 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Commercial Property Partner in Redditch
Established in 1981, JOHN TRUSLOVE has built a reputation as a trusted Chartered Surveying firm specialising in commercial and residential property services. Our core values of honesty, efficiency, and professionalism underpin every client interaction, supported by a team whose average tenure exceeds 15 years. We serve a diverse client base ranging from private individuals to multinational property investment funds, offering tailored solutions across the West Midlands, Worcestershire, and Warwickshire.Our RICS-registered valuers provide Red Book Valuation Reports trusted by banks and pension funds. With over four decades of local market expertise, we combine deep industry knowledge with a personal approach to property management, acquisitions, and lease advice. Our long-standing client relationships reflect our commitment to delivering exceptional service through a cohesive professional team dedicated to achieving optimal outcomes.
Services
Commercial Property Agency
Property Management
Valuations
Business Rates Appeals
Lease Advice
Property Acquisitions
Building Surveys
Development Planning
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years' experience in West Midlands property markets
- Our RICS-registered valuers provide bank-approved Red Book reports
- We maintain a 15+ year average team tenure for consistent service
- Our client base includes multinational property investment funds
- We offer dedicated property management for commercial and residential schemes
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
What people say
Exceptional service
Deep market knowledge
Professional team
Successful transactions
Services
Commercial Property Agency
We specialise in commercial property transactions across the West Midlands region. Our RICS-qualified team leverages extensive market knowledge and industry contacts to secure optimal deals for clients. With over four decades of experience, we handle acquisitions, disposals, and leasing arrangements for office, industrial, and retail properties.
Property Management
Our comprehensive property management services cover commercial and residential schemes throughout Worcestershire and Warwickshire. We provide proactive maintenance, tenant liaison, and financial reporting to maximise asset value. The team's deep local expertise ensures effective management of mixed-use developments and investment portfolios.
Valuations
As RICS-registered valuers, we produce Red Book-compliant valuation reports for banks, pension funds, and private clients. Our services support mortgage lending, investment decisions, and financial reporting requirements. We cover all property types across our core West Midlands operating area.
Business Rates Appeals
We provide expert business rates advice and appeal representation for commercial property owners. Our local authority knowledge and valuation expertise help clients achieve fair rate assessments. Services include mandatory relief applications and multi-property portfolio reviews.
Lease Advice
Our lease advisory service supports tenants and landlords with new agreements, renewals, and dispute resolution. We negotiate commercial terms and prepare schedules of condition to protect client interests. The team's experience covers retail, office, and industrial property sectors across the region.
People
Ben Truslove
Joint Managing Director
Ben leads the firm's commercial agency operations with over 25 years' experience in West Midlands property markets. He specialises in industrial and retail property transactions, leveraging strong developer relationships to secure strategic assets for investment clients.
Ian Parker
Joint Managing Director
Ian oversees valuation and advisory services, maintaining RICS accreditation since 1995. His expertise in Red Book valuations supports institutional investors and corporate clients across Worcestershire and Warwickshire's commercial property markets.
John Truslove
Consultant Director
As founder, John established the firm's reputation for integrity and professionalism. He continues to guide strategic direction while mentoring surveyors, ensuring consistent service standards across all property transactions and management activities.
James Haynes
Apprentice Surveyor
James supports commercial agency and valuation teams while completing his RICS accreditation. He brings fresh perspectives on property technology applications while learning traditional surveying skills from senior team members.
Joanne Griffin
Office Manager
Joanne manages day-to-day office operations and client communications. With 12 years' service, she ensures smooth administrative support across property management, accounting functions, and team coordination.
Questions
What property services do you offer?
We provide commercial property agency, valuations, management, lease advice, and business rates appeals across the West Midlands, Worcestershire, and Warwickshire.
Are you RICS accredited?
Yes, we are a Chartered General Practice firm with RICS-registered valuers producing Red Book-compliant reports for institutional clients.
How experienced is your team?
Our surveyors have an average 15+ years' experience, with directors boasting over 25 years' local market expertise since our 1981 founding.
Do you handle emergency property matters?
Yes, we offer out-of-hours emergency contact through directors Ben Truslove and Ian Parker for urgent property requirements.
What areas do you cover?
We operate across Redditch, Worcester, Birmingham, Bromsgrove, Earlswood and surrounding areas in the West Midlands, Worcestershire and Warwickshire.
How many transactions complete annually?
We completed 145 property transactions in the last 12 months, with over £17m in property sales and £2.4m in rental value secured.
