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We are happy to give an initial opinion over the phone in the first instance and provide greater detail and clarity if research is required at a later date.

If you have any questions relating to commercial property in the Ashford area it is quite likely that we will have direct first-hand experience of that property or of one very similar close by. Having Stafford Perkins on your “team” of property advisers when considering a new project in this area will enable you to benefit from our wealth of experience and tap in to our network of other commercial property contacts in the vicinity, which will undoubtedly add value to your project.

Stafford Perkins offers a comprehensive property management service. We actively manage an ever-increasing portfolio of properties across the county from stand-alone, individual premises to small to medium industrial estates.

We can provide a total service whereby we deal with all aspects of rent, insurance and service charge collection on behalf of the landlord, dealing with all day to day issues that arise on site.

We make regular inspections of managed property; ensuring tenants are complying with the various obligations contained within their leases with regard to repair, decoration and rental payment.

We account to our clients on a quarterly in arrears basis and provide comprehensive statements detailing monies collected and expended, transferring funds electronically to nominated accounts.

We can provide lesser services if required, in some instances landlord clients collect rent themselves and we deal with all other aspects of the property management.

We are a designated professional body with regard to placing property reinstatement insurance and can obtain competitive quotations on behalf of clients.

For more information and a quotation please do not hesitate to contact Richard Stafford.

Stafford Perkins aims to become Ashford's most active agent when it comes to disposal of commercial property.  Well-used to frequently winning awards from EGi, we are also keen to assist clients to identify and acquire their next commercial property.

From a client's first enquiry about disposing of a commercial property asset right through to exchange of contracts we pride ourselves in attention to detail and total commitment, always being there to advise you. We are always willing to "go that extra mile" to achieve the best deal for your particular requirement.

We frequently assist in searches for particular properties for clients, looking at all available stock, shortlisting the favourites and negotiating the best terms for either freehold or leasehold acquisitions.

Our portfolio of available property is growing all the time, and our knowledge of the local market place allows us to focus on exposing your property to the most suitable prospects whilst simultaneously maintaining wide coverage through advertising and website listings.

If you want us to advise on the disposal of your property, call us now for a free market appraisal, we will come and look at your property and advise you of our view on value and the best way in which to sell or let your premises, with suggestions on how to improve on value if possible.

Call today on 01233 613900 or email richard@staffordperkins.co.uk if out of hours.

Richard Stafford is an RICS Registered Valuer with experience of providing valuations of commercial property across Kent for a wide variety of purposes for both private and individual clients. Our reports are prepared in accordance with the RICS Valuations Standards 2014 (The Red Book).

We provide a basic planning service and have made numerous applications for changes of use on behalf of our clients and prospective tenants.

We have many years’ experience in finding alternative uses for redundant agricultural properties, providing a full service from basic inception, through fit-out and on to eventually re-letting. We will consider all the available options and advise on the feasibility of your proposals.

If a project is too complex or requires the service of a draughtsman we have many local specialists on whom we can call to assist you and we can continue to manage the project from start to finish.  Contact Richard Stafford today to talk through your plans and benefit from our free initial advice.

We advise landlords and tenants on rental values and other issues in connection with rent reviews and lease renewals.

We advise both landlords and tenants on restructuring leases, break options, serving notice on reviews and renewals and where agreement cannot be reached by negotiation, submitting written representation to the arbitrator/independent expert or court as required.

Our Surveyors can provide the full range of building surveys for both residential and commercial property, from a limited building survey, a Home Condition Report, or a full structural survey. Whatever type of survey you have it will aim to enable you to make a judged decision when purchasing a property, carrying out repairs, maintenance or upgrades.  It will provide detailed advice on condition and describe the identifiable risks or potential for hidden defects along with making recommendations as to whether further advice is needed, and may even provide an estimate of costs for identified repairs.  Only when you have all the relevant information together are you fully equipped to make a judged decision on whether or not the proceed with a planned purchase or course of action.

The Party Wall Act 1996 sets out the way in which specific types of construction in close proximity to a boundary between two properties is carried out in such a way as to avoid causing unnecessary inconvenience to adjoining owners or occupiers. Our consultant surveyors are fully versed in all aspects of this type of work and the inspection and reporting procedures that go with it.

Where Landlords and Tenants have entered into a contract (lease), there are requirements on both sides with regard to repairing obligations. A Schedule of Dilapidations, generally prepared at lease expiry, is a quantifiable list of these repairs and the works required to deal with these potential breaches of the lease. Our consultant surveyors are very well versed in acting for landlords or tenants at this crucially important stage of a lease and can ensure that these often long and difficult negotiations are in accordance with the Dilapidations Protocol published by the RICS.

Our Consultant Surveyors can also carry out building contract administration work, are expert in dealing with boundary disputes and have a particular interest and knowledge of historic buildings. They are more than happy to give advice on all of the above issues. If in doubt just ask us - we're here to help.