Professional Department

Professional Services Department

Since the firm was founded, Fraser & Co. has undergone a number of changes in order to meet changing client needs and requirements both in the United Kingdom and abroad.

In July 2001 a professional department was opened, offering a wide range of surveying and professional services in both the residential and commercial property markets.

Our professional team, who are all Members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, provide a senior level personal service to all our clients who range from multi-national corporations and public companies to major lenders, financial institutions, as well as private individuals.

Services Include: -

Residential and Commercial Mortgage Valuations
Commercial Valuations
Insurance Valuations
Acquisitions and Disposals
Lease Extension & Collective Enfranchisement
Investment & Development
Lease Renewals and Rent Reviews
Private Valuations
Schedule of Dilapidations
Snagging inspections for purchasers buying into apartments or houses in new developments.

 

Valuation

We provide a reliable, accurate and speedy valuation service. Covering the commercial and residential sectors. Fraser & Co. can provide expertise for bank security valuations, valuations for legal purposes, asset valuations for company accounts and other financial statements. (For general fee structure, please contact the number quoted below.)

Rent Reviews and Lease Renewals

We give comprehensive advice to both landlords and tenants. With combined market knowledge and understanding of property statute we are able to negotiate settlements to ensure our clients best interests are served.

Schedule of Dilapidations

We provide advice to landlords on the production a Schedule of Dilapidations and Wants of Repair prior to the end of a lease term, which may be required to be completed by the tenant, or damages that may be claimed before a new lease is granted or the tenant vacates. Additionally, we advise tenants on receipt of a Schedule of Dilapidations as to his liability. We also carry out surveys for the preparation of Schedule of Condition for attachment to leases.

Investment & Development

With our client base ranging from national companies to individuals, we deal in all aspects of commercial and residential property acquisition and disposal, whether prime or secondary. We can also offer advice and information on complementary matters, including valuation, rental levels, market trends, and development appraisal advice.

The Surveying Team

Keith Fraser
Graduated in 1992 from Westminster University with an Honours degree in Urban Estate Management. Subsequently, he completed his post-graduate experience with the West End firm, Leslie Furness & Co., who specialise in retail property across the whole of the UK. He has been involved in commercial acquisition around the UK, as well as valuation work in and around Central London area, with Fraser & Co. He also the Head of CPD Conventions, which provides and organises Continuing Professional Development and training for Chartered Surveyors. Keith has for almost two years now, been a Consultant surveyor for another North London Chartered Surveyors` practice, specialising in Residential and Commercial Valuation work for banks and other financial institutions.

Jon Pishiri
Following graduation in 1992, in Estate management, he completed his Assessment of Professional Competence in the West End practice of Houston Lawrence, concentrating on commercial property, including industrial, retail and office space, in and around the Greater London area. Subsequently, he was involved in a number of Central London Residential Development Schemes with Rockdell, a specialist development company, in and around Central London. Jon specialises in Residential and Commercial valuation work throughout the Greater London area.

Chris Andrews
After completing his Estate Management degree, Chris did his post-graduate training at the West End practice of Kemp & Hawley (Est. 1811), in their professional department. He subsequently continued with Jeremy Leaf & Co., working on a number of new build residential developments, as well as much investment and development appraisal projects. For a number of years he has concentrated largely on Rent Reviews and Lease Renewals, as well as Investment and Development work.

Why Choose Fraser & Co.?

Fraser & Co., has for a number of years been one of the leading Estate Agents for property in and around Central Location. In addition to period property, our reputation in terms of our activity in many new and modern schemes, involving the sale, resale, letting and management of Central London property continues to grow.

Nowadays, with the increasing cross sector of services, in addition to the qualified manpower and experience highlighted above, we can offer the most accurate and honest opinion as to the value of any property, because we have first hand experience of the market, as well as up to date knowledge of the prices that properties are achieving at any given time.

Commitment to a Quality Service and High Standards

All work is undertaken within the agreed time period and to the highest standard. Fees quoted will be clear, definite and will include all costs and disbursements.

Please feel free to speak to Head of Professional Department Keith Fraser BSc (Hons) MRICS direct on 020 8365 2017, at any time, should you require any further information or need to discuss your requirements in greater detail. We will also be happy to discuss any points you may have with any reports carried out following instructions made.

The following is a brief list of residential valuations we have carried out over recent months:
Onslow Square, SW7
West End Quay, Paddington, W2
Paddington Central, Paddington, W2
Kings Chelsea, Kings Road, SW10
Albert Embankment, Lambeth SE1
The Bromptons, Fulham Road, SW7
Kensington Westside, Warwick Road, W14
Clarendon Court, Maida Vale, W9
West One House, Wells Street, W1
Marathon House, Marylebone Road, NW1
199 Old Marylebone Road, NW1

The following is a brief list of commercial valuations we have carried out over recent months:
High Street, Paisley
Union Street, Aberdeen
Foley Street, London W1
The Broadway, Crouch End
High Road, North Finchley
High Street North, East Ham
High Street, Radlett
High Street Brentwood

The following is a brief list of Fraser & Co clients and business links:
A. Property Owners & Developers

Barratt West London Ltd
Pal Properties (UK subsidiary of Woh Hup & Lee Kin Tah of Singapore)
Galliard Homes
Berkeley Homes PLC
Goldcrest Homes PLC
Keppel Land Group of Singapore
Manhattan Loft Corporation
Chalegrove Properties Ltd
City & Docklands
Ho Bee Investments of Singapore
St George PLC
Bradford Property Trust PLC
Metropolis
Yoo Limited
London & Newcastle
West City Holdings
Waterbank Properties of Singapore
Taylor Woodrow

B. Banks & Financial Institutions

United Overseas Bank
Citibank
HSBC Bank
Towry Law
Lloyds Bank PLC
Royal Bank of Scotland
Allied Irish Bank
Irish Nationwide
Bank of Cyprus
Chase de Vere
BNP Paribas

C. Solicitors & Accountants

Charles Russell
H.W. Fisher & Co
Howard Kennedy
Seddons
Riseam Sharples
Philipsohn Crawfords Berwald
D. Members of:
Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors
National Association of Estate Agents
British Chamber of Commerce (Singapore branch)
British American Business Inc

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