Commercial Property Consultants

Maintenance, repair and refurbishment are all vitally important to protect and enhance the value of and maintain the fabric of any building whether owner occupied or held as an investment.

Bonsors have a network of property professionals able to deal with any aspect of building repair and maintenance.

Our services include:

• Dilapidations schedules;
• Project management;
• Interior design & fit-out;
• Repair & refurbishment;
• Building surveys;
• Schedules of Condition;
• Party wall awards;
• Fire insurance;
• Building maintenance.

The planning application process has become more complicated in recent years with additional information now required such as:

• Design and Access statements;
• Flood Risk Assessments;
• Travel Plans.

These can be very technical documents which Bonsors network of Town Planning professionals are able to provide advice on.

Our services include:

• Submitting planning applications;
• Negotiating with local authorities;
• Preparation of planning appeals;
• Expert evidence at planning enquiries;
• Advice in connection with planning enforcement and Certificates of Lawful Use;
• Representation in the Development Plan process;
• Production of environmental impact and other studies required to secure planning consents.

Regulatory requirements have become broader and more complicated in recent years. Examples include:

Environmental:

• Asbestos audits;
• Energy efficiency certificates;
• Environmental audits.

Health & Safety:

• Fire risk assessments;
• Disability access;
• Health and safety audits.

Bonsors have a network of property professionals able to deal with all aspects of regulatory compliance.

Whether for a tenant taking a full repairing lease or a landlord wanting a terminal schedule of dilapidations it is essential to get the right advice from the outset. Dilapidations particularly can be very important for both landlords and tenants.

For landlords it is important to ensure the property is in good repair when going on the market. For tenants it is important to know what future liabilities there could be before a lease is signed. Bonsors in house expertise and network of property professionals can deal with a range of Building Surveying issues.

The turmoil in worldwide financial markets in 2008 leading to the 'credit crunch' has made commercial property funding for purchase and development much more difficult to obtain. Bonsor Penningtons have access to specialists who can advise on all aspects of lending and the best way of structuring finance for a transaction.