Geo Hallam & Sons

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Chartered Surveyors in Nottingham | Geo Hallam & Sons

Geo Hallam & Sons, established in 1880, is one of Nottingham's oldest independent firms of chartered surveyors. Our expertise spans all aspects of commercial property, including agency, rent reviews, lease renewals, investment, valuations, and building consultancy services. We provide tailored property management solutions for commercial and residential clients, operating nationally while maintaining a strong local presence in Nottingham and the East Midlands. With over 140 years of experience, our team combines deep industry knowledge with a commitment to professional and personal service. We specialise in acquisitions and disposals across diverse sectors, supported by dedicated professionals with expertise in dilapidations, project management, and regulatory compliance.

Our residential letting department offers comprehensive services for landlords and tenants, including property appraisals, tenant vetting, and maintenance management. Backed by Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors standards, we deliver strategic advice on lease regearing, rating work, and investment opportunities. Our multidisciplinary approach ensures clients receive holistic solutions for their property needs, from initial strategy through to transaction completion. With a legacy of trust and expertise, we continue to serve corporate and private clients seeking reliable property consultancy services.

Services

Commercial Property Agency Rent Reviews Lease Renewals Investment Property Valuations Building Consultancy Property Management Residential Lettings Tenant Vetting Repairs and Maintenance

Highlights and features

We have over 140 years of experience in property consultancy services
Our team includes RICS-qualified professionals with sector-specific expertise
We provide nationwide commercial property services with local market knowledge
We offer comprehensive residential letting and property management solutions
Our services follow Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors guidance and practice notes

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Services

Commercial Property Agency

We provide acquisition and disposal services for commercial properties including offices, industrial units, and retail spaces. Our team negotiates leasehold and freehold transactions for occupiers and landlords across the UK. With sector-specific expertise, we deliver strategic advice on market positioning and transaction management.

Residential Lettings

Our residential letting service includes property appraisals, tenant vetting, and tenancy agreements. We manage properties in Nottingham and surrounding areas, offering full or part-management options. Services include rent collection, maintenance coordination, and regulatory compliance guidance for landlords.

Property Valuations

We conduct commercial property valuations following RICS guidance. Our valuations support investment decisions, financial reporting, and lease negotiations. The service includes market analysis, comparable transactions review, and detailed valuation reports for various property types across different sectors.

Building Consultancy

Our quantity surveyor provides building consultancy services including dilapidation assessments, repair project management, and cost management. We prepare schedules of condition, advise on procurement strategies, and manage remedial works for commercial properties to maintain asset value and compliance.

Lease Renewals

We advise landlords and tenants on lease renewals and rent reviews. Our services cover strategic planning, negotiation support, and legal proceedings if required. We ensure compliance with current legislation while protecting client interests during lease term extensions and rental adjustments.

People

Roger Davis

Partner

Qualified as a Chartered Surveyor in 1971, Roger has been with Geo Hallam & Sons since 1976. He specialises in commercial property advisory services, providing expertise to corporate clients and developers across the UK with particular focus on the Midlands region.

Giles Davis

Associate

A Chartered Surveyor since 2012, Giles manages agency instructions and advises corporate clients on property portfolios. He brings experience from previous roles in business space departments and corporate property management, combining traditional surveying skills with modern property solutions.

Julian Breed

Quantity Surveyor

Qualified in 1978, Julian specialises in dilapidations, repairs, and property management. He joined Geo Hallam & Sons in 2009 after working with Gleeds and managing facilities for Autowindscreens. His expertise covers regulatory compliance and project management for commercial properties.

Questions

What commercial property services do you offer?

We provide agency services for acquisitions and disposals, rent reviews, lease renewals, investment property advice, valuations, and building consultancy services including dilapidation assessments and repair management.

How do you help residential landlords?

We offer full or part-management services including property appraisals, tenant vetting, rent collection, maintenance coordination, and regulatory compliance guidance. Our services cover Nottingham and surrounding areas with nationwide valuation capabilities.

What areas do you cover?

While based in Nottingham, we operate throughout the East Midlands and nationally across the UK for commercial property transactions and valuations. Our residential services primarily focus on the Nottingham area.

How do you vet potential tenants?

Prospective tenants complete application forms, attend interviews, and provide employer references, credit checks, and previous landlord references. We assess suitability and prepare tenancy agreements with comprehensive inventory documentation.

What building consultancy services do you provide?

Our quantity surveyor offers pre-acquisition surveys, dilapidation schedules, repair project management, and cost management services. We also advise on regulatory compliance and health and safety requirements for managed properties.

How are rent reviews handled?

We advise on rent review strategies, negotiate terms, and manage legal proceedings if necessary. Our approach ensures fair market value assessments while maintaining positive landlord-tenant relationships through transparent and professional processes.

Reviews (3)

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William Jones

Sep 30, 2019 Report

Diabolical. I have never dealt with such incompetence. In our house, that we rented, I would regularly email detailing damp problems with a particular wall. For months, nothing happpend. Eventually they sent a painter round, who admitted that the problem was damp and that he was merely painting over the rot. He admitted Geo Hallm never do anything properly. The wall ended up partially falling down! Now I am a landlord and work with a great letting agency, I use Geo Hallem as my point of reference as how a letting agency should not be run.

Richard Jones

Dec 14, 2017 Report

No stars would be a fairer reflection of this firms communication. We submitted an tenancy application and requested an email confirming they had taken receipt of this, no reply. We called to check the progress of said application, the person dealing with the tenancy was unavailable, so a call back was requested. After a further two call backs and no contact, we received an email stating we had we had been unsuccessful with our application. Losing out on a property, I can easily accept. Your complete and utter disregard, bordering on contempt, of your customers I can not.

Colin Bickerstaffe

Dec 27, 2013 Report

If you want to rent a flat, you might try praying for one, or simply laying in the street and waiting for the situation to arise, both methods would be preferable and much more profitable than dealing with Geo Hallam and Sons.
Here's why;
Unaccommodating - Geo Hallam and Sons appear to only have one member of staff able to put through an application for a flat. When asked to come in to check over the application, the time slots we were given were 10am - 2pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Great slots for people who don't have a job, unfortunately you need a job to pay rent usually... They suggested