Show Some Love To Your Commercial Property This Valentine's

Published: 14/02/2025

It’s Valentine's Day and love is in the air, and it’s not just about personal relationships. For commercial property owners and investors, developing a deep understanding and appreciation for your assets is essential. One of the best ways to protect your investment and make informed decisions is with the guidance of expert building and quantity surveying.

The Heartbeat of the Commercial Property Market

The UK commercial property market is valued at over £1.5 trillion, covering office spaces, retail units, industrial sites, and mixed-use developments. With this scale of investment comes responsibility, ensuring that properties are safe, compliant, and financially viable.

Thorough building and quantity surveying can help commercial property owners and investment managers avoid costly surprises and maximise returns, whether you are purchasing, refurbishing, or maintaining their assets.

With commercial property demands shifting due to factors such as ESG regulations, sustainability goals, and changing workspace needs, commercial property owners and investors must take a proactive approach.

Why Our Surveys Are the Love Letters Your Property Deserves

At Harris Associates, we provide our commercial clients with detailed building surveys to give them an in-depth assessment of a property’s condition, structural integrity, and potential risks, while our quantity surveyors help manage the costs and financial risks associated with construction, maintenance, and refurbishment.

Key benefits of working with us include:

Informed Decision-Making – Identify structural and compliance issues before they escalate into expensive problems.

Financial Planning & Cost Control – Accurately budget for maintenance, refurbishments, and ongoing costs.

Negotiation Power – Leverage survey insights when leasing, purchasing, or renegotiating contracts.

Compliance & Risk Management – Ensure properties meet fire safety, accessibility, and environmental regulations, reducing liability risks.

How can Haris Associates Support Your Investment?

Our team of experts bring technical expertise, financial insight, and regulatory knowledge to every project. Our services include:

Building Condition Surveys – Assessing structural integrity, safety, and compliance issues.

Dilapidations & Lease Advice – Ensuring fair agreements between landlords and tenants.

Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) – Creating long-term property management strategies to minimise costs.

Defect Analysis & Remediation Advice – Diagnosing and resolving fire safety, damp, subsidence, and façade defects.

Project & Contract Administration – Overseeing refurbishment, conversion, and redevelopment projects.

Cost Consultancy & Procurement Advice – Providing accurate financial projections and tendering support.

Lifecycle Costing & Value Engineering – Helping you optimise budgets and maximise return on investment.

Building Safety & Compliance - Ensuring compliance with the latest fire safety regulations to enhance the longevity and performance of your mixed-use property.

A Relationship Built to Last

Harris Associates is an award-winning RICS chartered consultancy offering a comprehensive range of services to investors and landlords to ensure that their properties are safe, compliant and remain valuable assets . With expertise across the built environment we deliver exceptional results for our clients so protect and enhance your investments, portfolio, and stakeholders with Harris Associates.