Professional Services

Under the auspices of Hedley Merriman (MA FRICS, ACI ARB) we are able to advise and offer the following professional services:

RATING
We can advise clients on their business rates liability and identify areas where savings can be made such as unoccupied rates, multi-let buildings or statutory compensation.

- Submission and negotiation of valuation appeals

- Appeals for building works and other disruptions

- Representation at valuation tribunal or lands tribunal

- Checking and validating rate bills

- Completion of information requests received from the valuation officer

- Advice on unoccupied and partly occupied premises

- Advice on general relief’s and exemptions

- Advice on summonses and liability orders and representations at magistrates court

LANDLORDS AND TENANTS
We work on behalf of landlords and tenants any time when professional negotiation skills are needed; including termination and rent review. We can help present expert evidence for court proceedings, prepare third part cases and are on a number of bank valuation panels, including Barclays Bank (upper tier).

- Rent reviews

- Break clauses

- Lease renewals

- Valuation

- Party wall

- Planning applications

VALUATION
Our experience, local knowledge and access to the latest market information means that we can produce comprehensive valuation reports that both match specific requirements and meet tight deadlines

- Loan Security

- Acquisition/disposal

- Capital gains tax

- Inheritance tax

- Development appraisals

- Portfolio analysis