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Commercial advice to maximise opportunities at lease expiry.

We deliver expert dilapidation services across all types of commercial assets, whether managed or non-managed properties. Our team settles claims totalling over £20m last year with an average claim recovery of £190,000.

By understanding our clients and occupiers’ intentions well ahead of lease expiry, we are able to provide commercial advice to secure beneficial business-plan focused outcomes. Our extensive refurbishment and repair experience enables us to accurately assess dilapidation claims and negotiate settlements that reflect true market cost and value.

Benefits of our approach 

  • Local expertise
    Building surveyors based across 11 regional offices provide rapid responses and deep local knowledge.
  • Proven track record
    Our dilapidations team settled over £20 million in claims last year, recovering 95% of fees.
  • Senior oversight
    A senior team of dilapidation specialists led by Chris Wilkins, national Head of Dilapidations, provides technical input into more complex instructions.
  • Commercial acumen
    To advise client on the right course of action for that particular asset
  • Integrated Approach
    Close liaison with property management teams ensures a better understanding of properties and seamless communication.

Our services

Whether acting on behalf of a landlord or tenant, our dilapidation services include the following:

  • Dilapidations liability assessments advice on repair obligations, liability limits, critical dates, break clauses, and cost recovery. Services include lease reviews, site surveys, and strategic advice.
  • Terminal and interim schedules of dilapidations ensuring lease compliance with timing and reinstatement notices. Services include lease reviews, site surveys, and strategic advice.
  • Coordination with specialist consultants to manage and coordinate surveys and reports from Mechanical & Electrical, Fire Engineers, and Façade specialists.
  • Negotiation and settlement follow dilapidations protocols and liaise with consultants or valuers.
  • Monitoring compliance of Tenants Dilapidations works identifying deviations and improving outcomes through inspections, meetings, and financial claims.
  • Management of dilapidations works to ensure lease compliance or support settlement claims. Services include design, project management, and contract administration.
  • Preparing schedules of conditions limit repairing obligations before lease commencement with condition surveys and lease reviews.
  • Expert witness for dilapidations disputes provides advice and specialist reports.
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Our team’s extensive experience ensures accurate claim assessments and effective negotiations for optimal commercial outcomes.
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