Providing commercial property services

Covering Swindon, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, the Midlands and Southern England

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Commercial Property Specialists

Providing commercial property services

Covering Swindon, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, the Midlands and Southern England

Personal - Professional - Premium

WHY US?

over 40 years EXPERIENCE

We take pride in being your dedicated commercial property specialist. Our unwavering commitment to excellent support and advice sets us apart.

INDIVIDUAL APPROACH

We believe that every tenant and landlord deserves an individual approach that caters to their unique needs and objectives.

Whether you're a tenant seeking the perfect commercial space or a landlord looking to maximise the value of your property, our commitment to providing personalised solutions remains unwavering.

OUR VALUES

Providing professional advice. We understand the importance of a commercial property portfolio, and when it comes to dealing with your valuable property investments you can be assured, of our utmost independent attention.

Our code of conduct is of integrity at all times. We aim to provide personal, premium, professional advice to our valued selective cliental, whilst making doing business a pleasure.

LATEST NEWS

Dispute Resolution

James Lockhart recognises that lease renewals and rent reviews are a major source of disputes between landlords and tenants, particularly as businesses strive to control costs in the face of rising inflation and fiscal pressures. To address this, James undertook a specialised training programme to equip himself with the skills needed to assist landlords and tenants in resolving these disputes. He has gained three key professional qualifications: first, as an Expert Witness, enabling him to present expert evidence in court proceedings; secondly, as an Arbitrator; and most recently, as an Independent Expert. As an Independent Expert, James draws on his extensive market experience to determine appropriate rental levels, taking into account the physical characteristics of the property as well as the specific obligations and restrictions outlined in the lease. His training was completed through the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) programme, which involved an intensive two-day course featuring lectures from leading valuation and legal professionals. Following this, he completed a rigorous assignment based on real-life scenarios that an Independent Expert might encounter. After successfully passing the assignment, James was interviewed by a panel of senior surveyors and was subsequently awarded Independent Expert status. He is now a member of…

Office Requirement: Swindon

On behalf of a retaining Client, we are seeking a modern/new office premises of circa 4,500 sq. ft. Please send details in the following size range: 3,500 sq. ft. to 5,500 sq. ft. Specification: The offices are required as an operational base for the client’s national sales team, together with training rooms, a desk based technical workshop plus space for administrative staff. Please forward any opportunities by 5 pm Thursday 3rd April 2025 quoting: In addition to premises on the…

Swindon Action and Property

James Lockhart had the pleasure of introducing James Watson from Panattoni as guest speaker to a gathering of Swindon Action and Property (known as SNAP). James Watson, Head of Development, Southern England & London of Panattoni UK, shared with the audience of 30 local professionals and property developers, Panattoni’s strategic vision for the comprehensive redevelopment of the former Honda manufacturing site at South Martson, Swindon. The renaissance of the site is key to the future of Swindon’s already thriving business…

Be Prepared for Substantial Rent Rises

It may come as big shock to tenants of industrial and warehouse premises, but rents have been rising significantly in the last two years. Most leases of five or more years duration incorporate a rent review mechanism. Currently if you signed a lease say 5 years ago and you have a forthcoming rent review you can easily be facing a 35 to 40% increase in rent.  However, the good news is you don’t just accept whatever the Landlord throws at you.  I recommend you take professional…

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