Business Details
Expert Property Surveyors in Ringwood
Moses Rutland Chartered Surveyors advise private and corporate clients on commercial and residential property matters, prioritising personal service and accessible expertise. With our head office in Ringwood, we serve areas including Southampton, Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch, Salisbury, Winchester, and surrounding regions across Hampshire, Dorset, and South Wiltshire. Our holistic approach ensures clients maximise value from their property investments while receiving up-to-date, pragmatic advice. Managing Director Phil Moses leads a team with extensive experience in residential and commercial valuations, building surveys, and expert witness work, combining forensic analysis with clear reporting. Our surveyors are RICS-qualified and registered valuers, maintaining rigorous professional standards through continuous training and adherence to regulatory frameworks.We specialise in leasehold reform, party wall disputes, restrictive covenants, and insurance cost assessments, offering tailored solutions for diverse property types including trading businesses, listed buildings, and development sites. Our reputation for accuracy, thoroughness, and client-focused service is built on decades of combined experience across public and private sectors. We prioritise local knowledge, understanding regional property challenges from subsidence risks to historical building constraints. Clients benefit from direct access to qualified surveyors, transparent communication, and a commitment to resolving complex property issues efficiently. Our expert witness services demonstrate impartiality and legal compliance, with team members accredited through Legal Experience Training's Advanced Professional Award in Expert Witness Evidence.
Services
Residential Surveys
Commercial Valuations
Expert Witness Reports
Leasehold Reform Advice
Party Wall Services
Restrictive Covenant Analysis
Insurance Cost Assessments
Dispute Resolution
Landlord & Tenant Services
Development Appraisals
Highlights and features
- Our surveyors combine decades of experience across public and private sectors with RICS accreditation.
- We conduct thorough site inspections and produce detailed, easy-to-understand reports exceeding industry standards.
- All valuers maintain RICS Registered Valuer status and complete annual expert witness training.
- Local knowledge spans property-specific challenges from subsidence zones to post-war reconstruction areas.
- Direct access to qualified surveyors ensures personalised service from initial consultation to final reporting.
Associations and certifications
- RICS Regulated Firm
What people say
Prompt, efficient, professional
Excellent follow-up service
Pragmatic approach
Deep local knowledge
Accurate valuations
Services
Residential Surveys
We conduct RICS-regulated residential property surveys including Condition Reports, Homebuyer Reports, and Full Building Surveys. Our inspections identify structural issues, maintenance requirements, and valuation considerations for houses, bungalows, and flats. Reports provide clear guidance for purchase decisions while highlighting urgent repairs and long-term property management needs.
Commercial Valuations
Our RICS-registered valuers assess commercial properties for purchase, sale, leasing, and financial reporting purposes. Services cover shops, offices, industrial units, and specialist trading businesses including hotels, care homes, and veterinary practices. We provide market value assessments, yield analysis, and compliance reports for pension funds, charities, and tax planning.
Expert Witness Reports
We produce impartial expert witness reports for court proceedings and dispute resolution. Our RICS-accredited surveyors address valuation disputes, building defects, leasehold reform claims, and restrictive covenant breaches. Reports comply with Civil Procedure Rules and maintain strict objectivity for both claimant and defendant instructions.
Leasehold Reform Advice
We advise leaseholders and freeholders on enfranchisement rights under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967. Our valuers calculate premium payments for lease extensions, calculate marriage value, and negotiate terms for collective freehold purchases. Services cover both houses and flats with complex title arrangements.
Party Wall Services
We administer party wall matters under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. Services include serving notices, preparing schedules of condition, and acting as Agreed Surveyor for building works affecting shared boundaries. Our reports ensure legal compliance while protecting adjoining owners' interests during construction projects.
People
Phil Moses
Managing Director
RICS-qualified surveyor with extensive experience in residential and commercial property valuations. Specialises in expert witness reports and dispute resolution across Hampshire, Dorset, and Wiltshire. Committed to accessible client communication and detailed reporting standards.
Gregor Cochrane
Registered Valuer and Surveyor
Residential valuation specialist with over a decade of experience at Moses Rutland. Provides expert advice on property purchases, shared equity schemes, and inheritance tax valuations across southern England.
Questions
What property types do your surveyors handle?
We cover residential properties (houses, bungalows, flats) and commercial units (shops, offices, industrial buildings). Our specialists also value trading businesses including hotels, care homes, veterinary surgeries, and village stores.
Which geographical areas do you cover?
Our primary service area includes Hampshire, Dorset, and South Wiltshire with particular focus on Southampton, Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch, Salisbury, and Winchester. We can undertake building surveys further afield when required.
Can you assist with leasehold reform matters?
Yes, we provide expert advice on lease extensions and freehold enfranchisement under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967. Our valuers calculate premiums and negotiate terms for both leaseholders and freeholders.
Do you provide expert witness services?
Our RICS-accredited experts prepare impartial expert witness reports for court proceedings covering valuation disputes, building defects, restrictive covenants, and leasehold matters. We maintain strict compliance with legal reporting standards.
How often should building reinstatement costs be assessed?
We recommend updating building reinstatement cost assessments every three years or after significant property alterations. These assessments ensure accurate insurance coverage for complete rebuilding requirements.
