Business Details
27 Years
experience
Expert Commercial Property Valuations Maidstone
Established in 1999, Knight Freeman is a regional practice of Chartered Surveyors specialising in commercial property valuations across the southeast of England. Our firm focuses on business-related valuations, including trading properties in licensed, leisure, and healthcare/educational sectors. With two directors and experienced staff valuers, we deliver over 600 valuations annually, maintaining RICS compliance and quality control standards. Our head office in Maidstone serves as a hub for panel valuations for major lenders and professional advice on accounting and legal matters. All valuers hold specialist expertise in their allocated sectors and geographical areas, ensuring tailored solutions for clients.We prioritise adherence to RICS Valuation Global Standards 2017, supported by Professional Indemnity Insurance and individual valuer registrations. Our client portfolio includes leading banks such as Lloyds, Barclays, and HSBC, reflecting our industry reputation. Reports include detailed assessments of property and business values, market trends, and insurance reinstatement costs. Directors Simon Knight and Mark Davidson bring decades of combined experience in commercial property valuation, ensuring technical excellence and client-focused service delivery. Knight Freeman remains committed to transparency, technical rigour, and meeting the evolving needs of our clients in the commercial property sector.
Services
Valuation Reports
Appraisal Services
Business Valuations
Property Assessments
Commercial Sector Valuations
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- Established in 1999 with 25+ years of commercial property valuation expertise
- RICS-compliant reports adhering to global valuation standards
- Deliver over 600 valuations annually across diverse property sectors
- Specialist knowledge in licensed, leisure, and healthcare/educational properties
- Directors with decades of experience in southeast England's commercial market
Associations and certifications
- RICS
Services
Valuation Reports
Knight Freeman delivers RICS-compliant valuation reports for commercial properties across southeast England. Our reports include detailed assessments of capital and rental values, market trends, and insurance reinstatement costs. Specialising in business-related valuations, we cater to lending, legal, and accounting requirements with technical precision.
Business Valuations
We provide specialist valuations for trading-related properties in licensed, leisure, and healthcare sectors. Our reports analyse business operations, trade projections, and apportionment of value between property and business assets. This service supports clients in mergers, acquisitions, and financial reporting contexts.
Appraisal Services
Our appraisal services cover retail, industrial, office, and educational properties. Each report includes executive summaries, property descriptions, statutory enquiries, and comparable market analysis. Clients receive actionable insights for decision-making in lending and investment scenarios.
Commercial Sector Valuations
Specialising in southeast England's commercial property market, we assess offices, industrial units, and retail spaces. Our valuers combine local expertise with national standards to deliver accurate assessments for banks, investors, and legal professionals across 600+ annual valuations.
RICS Compliance
All valuations adhere to RICS Valuation Global Standards 2017 (Red Book). Our firm maintains Professional Indemnity Insurance, with all valuers registered under the RICS Valuation Registration Scheme. This ensures technical rigour and regulatory compliance for every client report.
People
Simon Knight
Director
BSc (Hons) MRICS. Qualified Chartered Surveyor since 1984. Specialises in licensed, leisure, and healthcare property valuations. Founded Knight Freeman in 1999 and oversees quality control for appraisal reports.
Mark P. Davidson
Director
MRICS. Qualified in 1992 with expertise in licensed property and commercial valuations. Joined Knight Freeman in 2007 as director responsible for client development and valuation report preparation.
Questions
What areas do Knight Freeman cover for valuations?
We provide commercial property valuations throughout southeast England, focusing on retail, industrial, office, and specialist business-related properties.
Are your valuation reports RICS-compliant?
Yes, all our reports adhere to RICS Valuation Global Standards 2017 (Red Book) with valuers registered under the RICS Valuation Registration Scheme.
What types of commercial properties do you specialise in?
We specialise in retail, industrial, offices, licensed/leisure, hotels, healthcare, educational, and business-concern properties for valuation and appraisal purposes.
How many valuations do you complete annually?
Knight Freeman completes over 600 valuations annually, serving banks, legal firms, and accounting professionals with detailed appraisal reports.
What information is included in your valuation reports?
Reports include executive summaries, property descriptions, statutory enquiries, market analysis, capital/rental values, insurance reinstatement costs, and comparable sales data.
