Our commercial valuations are rooted in data and underpinned by our personal expertise and market understanding.
When it comes to commercial property valuation, accuracy matters. We provide commercial valuation services for retail, office, and industrial assets, including owner-occupied, vacant, and development properties.
Our commercial property valuations are grounded in data, supported by evidence and shaped by a detailed personal understanding of the market. Every report is aligned with RICS guidelines and backed by a clear rationale, giving you confidence in the figures and the thought behind them.
We provide commercial property valuation for:
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Dunlop Heywood provides rating appeals, land tribunals and valuation and rent reviews to Dale Farm Ltd.
As experienced commercial property valuers, our role isn’t simply to provide a valuation figure, but to help you understand risk, opportunity and next steps. Through clear communication, we ensure our advice supports your future plans.
A commercial property valuation is an independent professional opinion of the market value of a property, prepared by a qualified surveyor.
It is used by lenders, accountants, investors and property owners to support financial, legal and strategic decisions.
An RICS Red Book valuation is a valuation carried out in accordance with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors’ professional standards.
These standards ensure the valuation is:
Most financial institutions require a Red Book valuation rather than an informal appraisal.
Yes.
An estate agent appraisal is an informal marketing opinion intended to guide a potential sale or letting.
A professional valuation is a regulated report prepared by a chartered surveyor, supported by market evidence and accepted by lenders, accountants and courts.
You may require a valuation for:
Often the requirement comes from a third party such as a lender or auditor.
A formal valuation must be carried out by a qualified RICS Registered Valuer.
This ensures professional accountability, appropriate insurance cover and compliance with industry standards.
Typically:
If some information is unavailable, the surveyor can usually assist in obtaining it.
In most cases, yes.
A physical inspection allows the surveyor to assess condition, layout, location and occupation - all of which materially affect value.
Some limited desktop valuations may be possible, but lenders and auditors generally require a full inspection.
Valuations are based primarily on market evidence.
Surveyors analyse comparable transactions such as recent lettings, investment sales and yields for similar properties, then apply professional judgement to determine value.
Different valuation methods may be used depending on the property type and purpose of the report.
Common approaches include:
The appropriate method depends on the property and the reason for the valuation.
Typically:
More complex properties or portfolios may take longer.
Most valuations are considered valid at the date of the report only.
However, lenders and auditors commonly accept them for around three months, subject to market conditions.
Fees vary depending on the size, type and complexity of the property and the purpose of the report.
A fixed fee is usually agreed in advance so there are no unexpected costs.
Yes - provided it is an RICS Red Book valuation prepared by a Registered Valuer and addressed to the relevant party.
The report will specify who may rely upon it.
If property is held in a Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) or Small Self-Administered Scheme (SSAS), periodic valuations are required for pension reporting and compliance with HMRC rules.
Many businesses holding property assets must include property values in their financial statements.
Accountants often require periodic independent valuations to ensure accurate reporting.
A valuation is a professional opinion based on available market evidence.
If new information or market changes arise, an updated valuation can be commissioned, but it is not the same as appealing a rating assessment.
Market Value is defined as the estimated amount for which a property should exchange on the valuation date between a willing buyer and a willing seller, after proper marketing and where both parties act knowledgeably and without pressure.
Not necessarily.
The valuation reflects the surveyor’s assessment of market evidence, which may differ from an agreed purchase price, particularly if the transaction is unusual or influenced by special circumstances.
An independent chartered surveyor provides an impartial opinion, free from conflicts of interest.
This ensures the valuation can be relied upon by lenders, auditors, investors and other stakeholders.
