Business Details
Expert Property Valuation & Compensation Services Edinburgh
Murning Associates is a specialist property consultancy based in Edinburgh, offering expert advice across a range of real estate matters. With decades of combined experience, we provide tailored solutions for property owners, businesses, and legal professionals facing complex valuation and compensation challenges. Our team includes RICS-qualified surveyors, chartered surveyors, and specialists in rural valuations, planning permissions, and building defects. We advise on compulsory acquisitions for public infrastructure projects, noise pollution claims, and commercial rent reviews, ensuring clients receive fair compensation and strategic guidance. Our expertise extends to architectural supervision, tenement management, and expert witness services for legal proceedings.We combine technical proficiency with practical problem-solving to address property issues arising from public works, environmental factors, and development projects. Our clients benefit from our deep understanding of Scottish property law, tax valuation requirements, and construction-related disputes. We serve both private and public sector clients, delivering actionable insights backed by rigorous analysis. Our reputation is built on delivering results in high-stakes property negotiations and litigation support. Whether advising on inheritance tax valuations or managing large-scale compensation claims, we prioritise client needs with a commitment to professional excellence.
Services
Property Compensation Claims
Planning Permission Appeals
Building Defect Assessments
Rural Valuations
Noise Pollution Solutions
Commercial Rent Reviews
Expert Witness Services
Tax Valuation Reports
Tenement Management
Architectural Supervision
Highlights and features
- We have decades of experience in compulsory purchase compensation claims
- Our team includes RICS-qualified and chartered surveyors with technical expertise
- We provide expert witness testimony for Scottish courts and tribunals
- Specialists in noise pollution and environmental impact valuations
- Proven track record in complex rural and urban property disputes
Associations and certifications
- RICS
Services
Property Compensation Claims
We specialise in negotiating compensation for property owners affected by compulsory acquisitions and public infrastructure projects. Our team handles claims related to road developments, airport expansions, and town centre redevelopments. We prepare Part 1 claims for noise, vibration, and environmental impacts, ensuring clients receive fair market value for their properties.
Planning Permission Appeals
Our chartered surveyors provide expert advice on planning applications and appeals. We assist with objections to planning conditions, negotiate with local authorities, and prepare detailed valuation reports to support appeals. Our expertise covers residential, commercial, and rural developments across Scotland.
Building Defect Assessments
RICS-qualified building surveyors identify construction defects and recommend remedial solutions. We assess structural issues, material failures, and compliance with building regulations. Our reports help property owners resolve disputes with contractors and secure appropriate repairs.
Noise Pollution Solutions
We measure and assess noise intrusion from transport infrastructure and commercial activities. Our acoustics experts provide technical reports and mitigation strategies for residential and commercial properties affected by excessive noise from roads, railways, and industrial sites.
Expert Witness Services
Our surveyors provide expert evidence in property disputes before Scottish courts and tribunals. We prepare detailed reports for arbitration, Sheriff Court proceedings, and Land Tribunal cases, covering valuation disputes, compensation claims, and building defect assessments.
Questions
What types of property compensation claims do you handle?
We specialise in compulsory purchase orders, road improvement schemes, airport noise claims, and environmental impact compensation across Scotland.
Can you help with planning permission disputes?
Yes, we advise on planning applications, appeal refusals, and negotiate conditions with local authorities for residential and commercial developments.
Do you provide valuation reports for tax purposes?
We prepare certified valuations for inheritance tax and capital gains tax purposes, meeting HMRC requirements.
How do you assist with building defect issues?
Our RICS surveyors identify construction defects, assess remedial costs, and provide expert reports for dispute resolution.
Can you manage tenement roof repairs?
Yes, we coordinate common repairs for tenement buildings, ensuring compliance with Scottish property law and maintenance standards.
Do you offer expert testimony in property disputes?
Our surveyors provide expert witness services for court cases and arbitration proceedings across Scotland.
