Dilapidations for property owners and occupiers

Strategic advice for both property owners and occupiers, so they may plan ahead for the most cost effective outcome.

Preparation of interim and terminal schedules for property owners.

Defence and negotiation of schedules served upon tenants.

Procuring and contract management of  construction works either for tenants before lease expiry or for landlords post lease expiry.

Where appropriate, Ambrose Property Consultancy's aim is to reach agreement without overly protracted and potentially costly negotiations.

Advice for owners and occupiers in relation to future potential dilapidations liability for new leases or the assignment of existing leases as part of due diligence investigations. 

Due diligence for commercial and historic properties

Purchaser's surveys.

Vendor's surveys.

Reinstatement cost assessments.

Consideration of technical, planning and statutory compliance matters and sustainability.

Initial assessment of development / asset management opportunities.

Liaison with Historic England and local authority Conservation Officers as part of the due diligence enquiries, if appropriate, for historic properties.

Appointment and co-ordination of specialists on behalf of the client, such as services consultants, structural engineers, cladding specialists, environmental surveyors, remediation specialists, as well as procuring surveys if deleterious materials including asbestos, and specialist leak detection, damp and timber treatment surveys.  The resultant recommendations and ramifications or their findings are incorporated into our report.

Project monitoring

Technical appraisals before commencement / commitment to funding and / or occupation.

Periodic inspections and reports, to encompass quality ands compliance matters.

Practical completion inspections prior to handover / occupation.

Ongoing advice and assistance during detects / warranty periods and thereafter as appropriate.

Project management and contract administration

Assembly of project team for large and complex projects, including architects, interior designers, services consultants, quantity surveyors, structural engineers and sustainability specialists.

Detail design and specification prepared in house, for smaller and less complex schemes.

Submission of planning and building regulations applications.

Consideration of sustainable methods of construction.

Liaison with Historic England and local authority Conservation Officers, both before submission of planing / Listed Building Consent applications and on-going liaison during the construction phase.

Associated neighbourly matters.

Guidance on suitable procurement methods.

Preparation of specification ad assembly of drawing packages for tendering.

Preparation of Employer's Requirements for design and build projects.

Assistance with contractor selection including specialist sub-contractors.

Inviting and assessing tenders, with quantity surveying assistance for large and complex projects.

Preparing building contracts.

Assisting with the appointment of consultants.

Administration of the contract through to completion and agreement of the final account.

Technical monitoring and quality control.

Revisions to the design during construction phase if necessary.

Obtaining planning and building regulations condition discharge.

Ongoing assistance during defects liability period / warranty periods and thereafter as appropriate.

Defect diagnosis and remedial advice

Assessment of specific defects in existing buildings, including new and historic structures, such as dampness / water penetration, and assessing ramifications and repair / remedial work specifications including liaison with specialist material suppliers, specialist consultants such as leak detection, and contractors.

Development advice and appraisal

Assessment of potential schemes including viability, costings, due diligence of proposed site / development, consideration of funding strategies, together with ongoing technical monitoring of scheme through to completion