Business Details
18 Years
experience
Expert Chartered Surveyors in Bath for Rating Consultancy & Lease Renewals
Established in 2008, Philip Sani Chartered Surveyors is a specialist firm based in Bath with over two decades of expertise in rating consultancy, rent reviews, and lease renewals. Our director, Phil Sani, brings extensive experience from both the Valuation Office and private practice, offering clients a unique understanding of valuation principles and legal frameworks. We exclusively represent tenants, ensuring no conflicts of interest while delivering substantial cost savings through meticulous market research and robust negotiations.Our performance-based fees and no win/no fee model reflect our confidence in achieving favourable outcomes. With a client-centric approach, we prioritise transparency, tenacity, and tailored strategies to maximise profitability for businesses navigating property liabilities.
Services
Rating Consultancy
Rent Reviews
Lease Renewals
Property Valuation
Empty Rates Advice
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in property valuation and negotiation.
- We exclusively act for tenants, avoiding conflicts of interest.
- Our fees are performance-related with a no win/no fee guarantee.
- Our director previously worked within the Valuation Office, understanding both sides.
- We combine market research, legal expertise, and tenacity to secure savings.
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS)
Services
Rating Consultancy
We specialise in challenging non-domestic rateable values to reduce council tax liabilities. Our expertise includes analysing statutory frameworks, comparable rental evidence, and presenting cases to Valuation Tribunals. With director-level experience from the Valuation Office, we secure savings through negotiated settlements or formal appeals, charging only upon successful outcomes.
Rent Reviews
Our team negotiates fair rent adjustments for commercial tenants during lease terms. Services include property inspections, lease analysis, market research, and robust landlord negotiations. We operate on a no win/no fee basis, ensuring alignment with client interests while leveraging 20+ years of experience in achieving cost-effective resolutions.
Lease Renewals
We secure favourable lease renewal terms for tenants, focusing on rent levels, lease duration, and break clauses. Our process involves property assessment, legal analysis, market comparisons, and strategic negotiations. With a no win/no fee model, we prioritise client needs without conflicts of interest, drawing on decade-plus expertise in tenant representation.
People
Phil Sani
Managing Director
BSc (Hons) MRICS, Phil has 20+ years of experience in property valuation and negotiation. Former Valuation Office professional, now dedicated to tenant advocacy across industrial, retail, and office sectors.
Questions
What services do you offer?
We specialise in rating consultancy, rent reviews, and lease renewals for commercial tenants, focusing on cost reduction through expert negotiation and legal compliance.
How can you help reduce property costs?
By challenging rateable values, negotiating fair rents, and securing favourable lease terms using market analysis, legal knowledge, and no win/no fee strategies.
Do you act for landlords?
No, we exclusively represent tenants to avoid conflicts of interest, ensuring undivided advocacy during rent reviews and lease renewals.
What is your fee structure?
Fees are performance-related, charged only after securing savings. Many cases operate on a no win/no fee basis, aligning our success with client outcomes.
How do I start a rating appeal?
Contact us for a free assessment of your property's rateable value. We'll inspect the premises, analyse lease terms, and pursue negotiations or tribunal submissions as needed.
