Chartered Surveyors Property SERVICES Guide BOOK PROPERTY MANAGEMENT RATING APPEALS VALUATIONS RENT REVIEWS AND LEASE RENEWALS DILAPIDATIONS SEARCHES & ACQUISITIONS SALES AND LETTINGS LEASE EXTENSIONS OCCUPIER ADVICE INVESTMENTS PARTY WALLS Click to email: property@vdbm.co.uk Click to view our website: www.vdbm.co.uk
ABOUT VDBM PROPERTY MANAGEMENT RENT REVIEWS & LEASE RENEWALS VDBM is an independent firm of Chartered Surveyors providing a wide range of professional services to property owners and occupiers. Each of our property services is tailored to meet the needs of the individual client. We are involved in giving strategic property advice to individuals, companies and charities. We are able to provide valuations and other reports for a variety of purposes including those required by the Charities Act and valuations for Probate, Capital Gains Tax or Company Accounts purposes. VDBM provides a comprehensive property management service to landlord clients across a wide spectrum of property types from individual shop units to multi-let office developments. The services we can offer include the following: Collection of rents and service charges Monthly client reports Routine inspections to check lease conformity Arranging maintenance and cleaning Supervision of repairs Reimbursement of insurance premiums Supervision of Contracts Arranging statutory testing and inspections Re-letting of vacant space The impact of rent reviews or lease renewals will very much depend on the market conditions at the time, but both give the landlord an opportunity to periodically review the rent of a commercial property. We are able to provide a full range of services to landlords or tenants in relation to rent review and lease renewal negotiations throughout the UK. If it is not possible to reach agreement then we are experienced in taking matters to Arbitration or Court if necessary. VDBM Chartered Surveyors Telephone: 01923 845222
SALES AND LETTINGS VALUATIONS DILAPIDATIONS VDBM deals with sales and lettings of all types of commercial property; not only shops, offices and industrial premises but also development land and leisure properties. From individual shops through to whole portfolios we are able to advise clients on the best form of marketing for their property in order to achieve the best possible results. Our experienced agency team use a wide range of software and databases to ensure the best marketing coverage. VDBM deals with sales and lettings of all types of commercial property; not only shops, offices and industrial premises but also development land and leisure properties. From individual shops through to whole portfolios we are able to advise clients on the best form of marketing for their property in order to achieve the best possible results. Our experienced agency team use a wide range of software and databases to ensure the best marketing coverage. An increasing amount of our work is in providing Dilapidations advice to both tenants and landlords. On behalf of landlords we can prepare a Schedule of Dilapidations in advance of the lease end date so that a tenant is aware of what works they are expected to carry out. If instructed by a tenant we can seek to minimise the impact of a Schedule of Dilapidations served upon them. Click to email: property@vdbm.co.uk Click to view our website: www.vdbm.co.uk
RATING APPEALS LEASE EXTENSIONS PARTY WALLS Business Rates continue to be a significant outgoing for most occupiers, and it is surprising how many companies have not appealed their rating assessments, or at least had them checked. We can offer advice on how to minimise rates/ liabilities and make Appeals on behalf of clients. If there is one thing that is certain in property it is that leases get shorter! We regularly carry out residential lease extension valuations and negotiations. We also advise on the acquisition of freeholds by residents. If you are a building owner about to start building works or an adjoining owner who might be affected, you need to be aware of complying with the Party Wall etc Act 1996. To avoid expensive and unnecessary disputes advice needs to be taken at the earliest opportunity. We can arrange the following: Appointment of a building surveyor to act for you Preparation of a condition survey Preparation of an Award Advice on protection works Deal with any damage or compensation issues VDBM Chartered Surveyors Telephone: 01923 845222
INVESTMENTS SEARCHES & ACQUISITIONS OCCUPIER ADVICE VDBM regularly acts on behalf of clients in acquiring investment properties. These range from someone buying their first commercial investment through to property companies investing millions of pounds each year. A large number of investment opportunities are offered off market and we are able to acquire properties for clients which are not generally released on the open market. We also advise clients on the sale of a wide variety of commercial property investments. We provide search and acquisition service for clients looking for properties to occupy or as investments throughout the UK including the following: Initial search and shortlisting Inspection and measurement Appraisal Survey Many occupiers out source their day to day property management. VDBM can advise occupiers on various aspects including: Building maintenance strategy Disposals and acquisitions Letting of surplus space Health and Safety, and Fire Safety requirements Sales and lease back Refurbishment Click to email: property@vdbm.co.uk Click to view our website: www.vdbm.co.uk
Chartered Surveyors 30A Green Lane Northwood Middlesex HA6 2QB Tel: 01923 845222 Fax: 01923 832142 Click to Email: property@vdbm.co.uk CLICK TO VIEW OUR WebSITE: www.vdbm.co.uk VDBM Chartered Surveyors Telephone: 01923 845222