Property professional
Richard Stevens has more than 35 years experience as a consultant surveyor in Somerset, now based in Wiltshire, covering planning, enforcement action, boundary disputes, party wall awards, , residential long lease extensions, commercial rent reviews and rating.
A prizewinner, a graduate in Estate management, Chartered Surveyor (FRICS) for nearly 30 years, Richard has worked in London for an Institution on investments and for British Land Co. Ltd. on developments in England and France thus being both qualified and experienced.
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Services.
PLANNING APPLICATIONS & ENFORCEMENT NOTICES
Richard specialises in difficult planning situations, bringing both his extensive knowledge of planning acts, the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and statutory instruments coupled with an understanding of the Local Plan system to put forward the best possible arguments to achieve the client’s aims.
COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES
Rent review advice, rating, portfolio advice.
LEASE EXTENSIONS
The statutory right to extend long residential leases by 90 years, coupled with the new ground rent of zero, is subject to some complex legal provisions and case law. This is explained individually as each lease has its own peculiarities, valuations are provided from the point of view of both landlord and tenant and then negotiations conducted with the opposing surveyor.
BOUNDARY DISPUTES & PARTY WALL AWARDS
After a full investigation into the client’s case, including a study of any earlier deeds there be, negotiations are undertaken with the any relevant other party to seek a solution satisfactory the client.
Advice, t
o the point.
Initial consultation is either by telephone or email.
If then it is felt to be a case where Richard can help and if wanted then a no obligation visit to the client is made to discuss the situation.
If agreed to proceed fees agreed and work gets underway.