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The recent storms and high winds have caused havoc and significant structural damage in many areas. If you have suffered significant structural damage, the aftermath of the incident can be a very anxious time.

Clearly it all depends on the severity of your damage.  The odd roof tile and fallen over fence panel is not going to need our assistance. But professional assistance may be required if your property has suffered from:

• Significant roof damage and is now exposed to the elements
• Part demolished as a direct result of the high winds
• Structural damage caused by fallen trees
• Water and possible flood damage because of storms

It takes just moments for weather to harm your property and if wind damaged areas are not addressed quickly, it can develop into severe problems.

Check the wording of your insurance policy. Your policy may allow you to instruct a local building surveyor to assess the damage and liaise with your insurance company to get things moving.  In most like-for-like reinstatement scenarios, our fees are covered under your insurance claim so it shouldn’t cost you anything (over and above any excess your policy dictates).

Sometimes, there is the possibility of reconstructing things differently to achieve a more modern layout or an economic design. We can help you weigh up the options and see if there is a more feasible rebuild approach.

Given how busy all the insurance companies are likely to be, you may get frustrated waiting for an assessor to come out. In the meantime, see if you are able to contact a local building surveyor to advise you. We wrote an article about making a building insurance claim and the process, which may also be of interest to you. Click here.

For more information or to find out how our Architecture & Building Surveying department can help you please contact Robert Franklin, Head of Architecture & Building Surveying, on 01234 362917 or email rjf@robinsonandhall.co.uk

There are a wide range of benefits when using a commercial property agent, such as Robinson & Hall, to assist you with the disposal of a property, by lease or sale, or when acquiring a property, either as a purchaser or a tenant. We have detailed a number of these key advantages below.

Selling/letting your property

• No obligation market appraisal.

We offer a no obligation market appraisal where we will visit the property and then provide advice to you on the best methods of marketing the property, timing and the potential sale price or rent.

• Valuable advice when preparing a property to launch to the market.

Once you have decided to sell/let your property we will advise on what pre-marketing works need to be completed to maximise the value and how to set a property up for marketing, We will assist with taking photos of the property to present it in the best light and prepare a professional and detailed set of marketing particulars. All of this helps to ensure you get the best out of your sale/letting.

• Advice and guidance to ensure the required statutory compliances are met.

These include advice on:

• Requirements for planning permission, use class changes and lawful use certificates
  • Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs)
  • Asbestos survey (if applicable)
  • Details of business rates

• Access to multiple marketing platforms.

Our properties are marketed on a variety of online property portals which increases the property’s exposure to interested parties.

• Access to a database of interested parties.  

We send properties to suitable applicants on our database. Sometimes this means we can find a buyer/tenant prior to launching the property to the open market.

• Analyse suitability of the purchaser/tenant

We carry out reference checks on all tenants to ensure their financial position will enable them to cover the rent.

Property Searches

As well as assisting in the sale or letting of commercial properties we also regularly carry out property searches for those looking to purchase or rent a property. The benefit of using an agent in these instances are as follows:

• We listen to your aims and requirements which enables us to narrow down potential properties to those which best suit your needs. This saves you time searching through properties on the market.

• We have in-depth knowledge of the local area. This information is valuable as we are often aware of properties before they come to the market meaning you can be first in line. We also have knowledge of recent sales/lettings which we can use to advise on any offers you may wish to submit.

• We can help you to think outside your normal parameters and view properties that you wouldn’t have ever considered but could be suitable.

• We have experience in identifying common issues with properties. This may identify any issues which might mean you don’t want to proceed or that you aware of potential future outgoings.

• Guidance and advice on what you may be liable for as a purchaser or tenant such as stamp duty land tax, solicitor costs, fit out costs and any other costs.

Key benefits for both parties

• Reduce unnecessary stress arising from the transaction.

• Save you money in the long term. Using a professional may look like an additional cost but often this cost is offset against savings elsewhere in terms of your time or identifying particular issues with a property early.

• Save you time. The process can be extremely time consuming. By narrowing down the number of properties you need to consider we can give you more time to run your own business.

• Negotiate on your behalf, using our knowledge of the local property market to ensure you achieve best value.

• Using an agent to act on your behalf gives you credibility as it indicates your commitment to the process.

For more information or to find out how our Commercial Property Services department can help you please contact Tessa Smith.