Keygrove Chartered Surveyors

Business Details

26 Years

experience

Your Trusted Commercial Property Consultants in Southampton

Established in 2000, Keygrove Chartered Surveyors Chartered Surveyors is an independent firm with over three decades of collective expertise in commercial property consultancy. Based in Southampton, we provide director-level service tailored to clients' needs, serving landlords, tenants, investors, and property professionals across offices, industrial, retail, and development sectors. Our services include valuations, lease renewals, rent reviews, property management, and business rates consultancy, underpinned by RICS regulation and a commitment to accountability.

With a focus on local, regional, and national markets, we combine deep industry knowledge with personalized solutions to deliver measurable value. Our team's extensive experience, including roles with major firms like CBRE and St Quintin, ensures clients benefit from strategic advice and proven results. We pride ourselves on transparency, client-centricity, and maintaining the highest professional standards, as evidenced by our long-standing client relationships and industry recognition.

Services

Valuations Expert Witness Rent Reviews Property Management Business Rates Consultancy Lease Renewals Property Development Ground Rents Motor Trade Consultancy Fire Insurance Valuations

Details

Year established: 2000

Highlights and features

We offer over 30 years of combined experience in commercial property consultancy.
Our RICS-regulated services ensure adherence to the highest professional standards.
Director-level service with tailored solutions for landlords, tenants, and investors.
Proven track record in complex lease negotiations and property valuations.
Local market expertise combined with national reach across key sectors.

Associations and certifications

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)

What people say

Positive attitude Pride in their work Director-level service Tailored solutions Proven results

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Services

Commercial Property Valuations

Our RICS-accredited valuers provide precise assessments for loan security, litigation, and investment purposes. With over 30 years of market expertise, we deliver actionable insights for commercial properties across sectors. Clients benefit from transparent methodologies and compliance with regulatory standards.

Lease Renewals

We negotiate lease renewals that balance landlord and tenant interests, ensuring fair terms and regulatory compliance. Our team leverages deep local knowledge to secure favorable outcomes for offices, industrial units, and retail spaces.

Property Management

From service charge oversight to legislative compliance, we manage portfolios with a focus on asset value preservation. Our proactive approach minimizes voids and ensures efficient operations for multi-let estates and individual properties.

Business Rates Consultancy

We advise on business rates mitigation strategies, including appeals and legislative compliance. Clients save costs through our expertise in navigating complex tax frameworks and securing rate reductions.

Property Development

Specializing in commercial development projects, we coordinate planning permissions, infrastructure delivery, and site sales. Our track record includes transforming 75-acre sites into high-quality office campuses with strategic partnerships.

People

Richard Nevines

Director of Professional Services

BSc MRICS with 31 years' experience in valuations and expert witness testimony. Advises banks and legal firms, specializing in loan security and litigation support. Qualified in 1988, previously with CBRE and St Quintin.

Andrew Hancock

Director Property Management

BSc MRICS with 20 years' experience in commercial property management. Manages portfolios across Southampton, ensuring compliance and value optimization. Joined Keygrove Chartered Surveyors Chartered Surveyors in 2015 after roles at Goadsby Commercial and James and Sons.

Andrew Archibald

Consultant

BSc MRICS with 30+ years' local expertise. Advises on development projects and high-profile sales, including Adanac Park. Retired as Director in 2021 but continues to consult on strategic matters.

Polly Whittle

Personal Assistant to Richard Nevines

Supports Richard Nevines with over 30 years' local commercial property experience. Joined Keygrove Chartered Surveyors Chartered Surveyors in 2019, previously with Myddelton & Major and Primmer Olds.

Erin Miller

Property Accounts Assistant

AAT Level 2 trainee managing property accounting and office administration. Joined Keygrove Chartered Surveyors Chartered Surveyors in 2022, balancing her role with family commitments.

Questions

What areas do Keygrove Chartered Surveyors Chartered Surveyors cover?

We operate locally in Southampton and Hampshire, regionally across Dorset, and nationally throughout the UK.

Are Keygrove Chartered Surveyors Chartered Surveyors regulated by RICS?

Yes, all our surveyors are RICS-qualified, and the firm adheres to strict regulatory standards.

How do you handle property management?

We oversee service charges, compliance, and maintenance for portfolios, ensuring asset value preservation and tenant satisfaction.

Can you assist with business rates appeals?

Yes, our consultancy includes challenging rateable values and navigating legislative changes to reduce liabilities.

What commercial sectors do you specialize in?

We work across offices, industrial units, retail, motor trade, and development land nationwide.

How quickly can you complete a property sale?

Our fastest transaction concluded in three months, leveraging targeted marketing and industry contacts.

Reviews (4)

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Dan Brown

Mar 31, 2021 Report

Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Value
Have worked with Richard Nevines & the Keygrove team for a number of years. They have always provided honest, straight forward advice that can be relied upon. I would happily recommend them.

Alan Cliffe

Feb 26, 2021 Report

Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Keygrove provide a first class professional service. Richard Nevines is to be commended for the quality of his responsive value for money service.

Luke Heaton

Feb 25, 2021 Report

My mother was a tenant of a property managed by Keygrove Letting Agents for over twenty years. My mother was superbly treated and looked after throughout this time. Pam Clements, my mother's key contact at Keygrove, was always supportive and encouraged my mother to take on improvements to the property that the Landlord wanted to do for my mother's well being. The Landlord was very supportive too and I am grateful to both Keygrove and the Landlord for many years of considerate and professional support.

John Misselbrook

Feb 20, 2021 Report

A genuine review for a genuine business. When we decided to value & market our commercial property, we chose to work closely with Keygrove, primarily due to my long professional relationship with Andrew Archibald, going back over 25 years. I have no idea whether Keygrove, who are lucky to have two consummate professionals Andrew and Lauren Udall working hard on their behalf, are the cheapest surveyor around. All I know is that they valued our property at around 500k above another commercial property agent and more importantly, despite covid 19, managed to complete the sale at above the asking