COMMERCIAL SERVICES

Commercial Property Valuation & Advisory Across London & the Southeast

Commercial property decisions require clear financial analysis, robust valuation methodology and commercially grounded advice.

Whether you are an investor, developer, landlord or occupier, understanding value, risk and opportunity is fundamental to performance.

At BN Surveyors, we provide independent commercial property valuation and strategic advisory services across London and the Southeast. Our advice is commercially focused, evidence-led and prepared in accordance with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Valuation – Global Standards (Red Book Global Standards) where required.

We act for private investors, family offices, corporate landlords, developers and professional advisers seeking pragmatic, defensible valuation advice.

Services Include:

  • Investment Valuation
    We provide formal Red Book investment valuations for:

  • Single-asset investments

  • Multi-let properties

  • Mixed-use assets

  • Portfolio holdings

Advice includes analysis of income profile, covenant strength, WAULT, yield positioning, reversionary potential and comparable transactional evidence.

Development Appraisal

We advise on:

  • Residual land valuations

  • GDV assessment

  • Scheme viability

  • Sensitivity analysis

  • Planning gain implications

Our appraisal advice supports acquisition decisions, funding discussions and strategic disposal planning

Lease Advisory

We provide valuation and negotiation support in relation to:

  • Lease renewals (Landlord & Tenant Act 1954)

  • Lease restructures

  • Break option strategy

  • Surrender and re-grant

  • Heads of terms review

Our focus is to ensure that lease terms align with market evidence and asset strategy.

Rent Review Support

We advise landlords and tenants on:

  • Open market rent assessments

  • Evidence analysis

  • Without prejudice negotiations

  • Arbitration and independent expert preparation

Clear interpretation of comparable evidence and lease assumptions is critical in rent review disputes

ADDITIONAL SERVICES

Commercial Enfranchisement

Where mixed-use buildings qualify, we provide valuation advice in relation to collective enfranchisement and freehold acquisition, aligning residential and commercial interests within statutory frameworks.

Asset Strategy Advice

We assist clients in reviewing portfolio performance, considering:

  • Hold vs sell analysis

  • Asset repositioning

  • Income enhancement

  • Development potential

  • Risk profiling

Our advice is strategic and commercially pragmatic rather than purely theoretical.

Sectors Covered

We advise across a broad range of commercial property sectors:

  • Office
    Central London and regional business centres

  • Retail
    High Street, secondary and mixed-use retail

  • Mixed-Use
    Residential with commercial elements

  • Development Land
    Urban and suburban schemes

  • Portfolio Assets
    Single and multi-asset holdings

We are experienced in both income-producing assets and value-add opportunities.

Our Approach

Every instruction begins with a clear understanding of:

  • Client objectives

  • Risk tolerance

  • Income requirements

  • Exit strategy

We combine detailed transactional analysis with local market intelligence, ensuring that our advice reflects real trading conditions rather than purely model-driven outputs.

Why BN Surveyors?

  • Director-led advice from a Registered RICS Valuer

  • Deep experience in Prime Central London estates

  • Strong negotiation track record

  • Tribunal-ready reporting

  • Clear, commercial guidance — not just technical numbers

  • We regularly act on properties across all London boroughs

Helpful Information

  • Fees depend on property value, complexity and reporting requirements.

    • Standard Residential Valuation
      From £950 + VAT

    • Probate / CGT Dual-Date Valuation:
      From £1,450 + VAT

    • ATED Valuation:
      From £1,250 + VAT

    • Portfolio & Expert Witness Matters:
      Quoted individually

    We provide a fixed fee proposal before instruction.

  • Fees are quoted based on asset type, complexity and reporting requirements.

    • Single-Asset Valuation:
      From £1,500 + VAT

    • Development Appraisal:
      Quoted depending on scope

    • Portfolio Instructions:
      Bespoke proposal

    Turnaround typically 5–10 working days depending on asset complexity.

    • Can you advise before exchange of contracts?
      Yes — we regularly provide acquisition and pre-purchase advisory support.

    • Do you act for both landlords and tenants?
      Yes — we act independently and manage conflicts in accordance with RICS professional standards.

    • If you require commercial valuation or strategic advice, please contact us with details of the property and your objectives. We will respond promptly with proposed scope, fee and availability.

Need Independent Advice on a Commercial Asset?

020 7101 3382info@bnsurveyors.com

We provide commercially grounded, evidence-led advice to support investment decisions, funding discussions and long-term asset strategy.

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