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Valuation Work
Great emphasis is placed on prime valuation work which is regularly carried out by James Lewis and Company on behalf of Clearing Banks, National and International Merchant Banks, Institutions and individual Clients.
In this respect we would mention Barclays Bank Plc, Clydesdale Bank plc, Nationwide Building Society, Lloyds Bank Plc, Alpha Bank, Dunbar Bank, Overseas Union Bank, Malayan Banking Berhad, Svenska Handelsbanke Plc, I.G.E. Credit Corporation, Israel Discount Bank and HSBC.
James Lewis and Company are accredited Valuers for the complete gamut of Residential and Commercial Properties, Hotel, Restaurant & Leisure properties.
Our highly experienced Valuation team, is headed by Consultant Chartered Surveyor John Hayes FRICS, IRRV, who together with his colleagues provide over 50 years of valuation expertise.
Commercial & Residential Agency
For General Estate Agency in all types of Commercial and Residential Properties, James Lewis and Company have established an unparalleled niche-market reputation for excellence in the Fitzrovia Area with an equally strong presence in the associated districts of Bloomsbury, Soho and Marylebone with a full representation and expertise capability for central London generally.
Closely associated with the London Merchant Securities Group of Companies (and now London Derwent PLc) for more than twenty five years, James Lewis and Company have handled over 120 individual transactions for this substantial public property Company, ranging from the renowned Grafton Hotel to prime office buildings, shopping parades commercial properties and individual Office Suites.
Establishing a prime marketing position in Fitzrovia generally and the Tottenham Court Road area and its environs in particular, James Lewis and Company have been the sole Letting Agents for P&O's major property subsidiary, with regard their local portfolio in Tottenham Court Road, London W.1, comprising shops stores and 25,000 square feet of Offices. Acting for many major investors and individual owners, James Lewis and Company continue to offer an efficient and broadly based level of expertise on all Property Agency matters.
Portfolio & Specialist Valuation and Management Services
James Lewis and Company provide valuation and Management expertise for a variety of overseas public companies and provide a specialist valuation service to the Leisure Industry with large scale viability studies being undertaken for the major operators in this field.
Investment and Development Consultancy
Full Project Management services are well supported, recent transactions including acquisitions exceeding £20 million on behalf of clients and the evaluation of schemes in excess of £300 million.
Rent Reviews, Lease Renewals and Schedule of Dilapidation Services
Extensive Rent Review, Lease Renewal and Schedule of Dilapidation professional work is regularly carried out throughout the entire gamut of Shop, Office and commercial property and has included Retail Units and Office Suites throughout Fitzrovia, Bloomsbury, Central and Suburban London. Recently our Practice was retained to act exclusively for the entire Membership of the Gower Street Hotels Association in their successful lease negotiations with the Bedford Estates.
Property portfolio valuations on behalf of several major property companies are regularly conducted and with the advent of the Uniform Business Rate, James Lewis and Company have been advising and providing Professional Rating Research and Appeal since 1990 to the majority of their business clients, and undertaking the appeal procedures as required. This highly specialised work is carried out under the direct supervision of Mr John Hayes FRICS, IRRV, Past Chairman of the Joint Rating Group of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and the Institute of Revenues and Rating Valuation, previously the ISVA spokesman on rating matters and a Member of the Local Taxation Group advising the R.I.C.S. on rating matters.
Property Management
James Lewis and Company provide the expertise for a full spectrum of professional services with regard financial matters pertaining to Property Management.
All aspects of Property Management are regularly handled from multi-occupier estates to individual buildings in both the Commercial and Residential sectors with particular attention given to promotion and advising on medium and long term strategy to ensure maximum benefits and returns to the client. We can offer extensive expertise in all aspects of rent collection, service charge administration, management reviews, lease renewals and development potential realisation. Fully computerised we can provide the client with complete financial control over their portfolio and by regular management reporting ensure that the client is properly supported. Our management team provides a full financial service and by using regular approved contractors ensure that building maintenance is efficient and financially effective.
Residential Agency, Sales & Lettings
As Residential Agents, a specialist department, run by Brian Saidman in conjunction with competent members of staff, handles confidential, diplomatic, overseas, and unusual enquiries for important residential properties. Emphasis is placed on providing a confidential and personal service for the discerning purchaser, landlord and tenant.
Hotel & Leisure Services
Hotel acquisition, funding, valuation and disposal is also an active constituent of the James Lewis and Company Professional Property Service. |
