Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Property Solutions
Aitchison Raffety is a leading independent practice of Chartered Surveyors, Valuers, Property Managers, Consultants, and Town Planners, dedicated to delivering exceptional property solutions across the UK. Our teams commitment to excellence ensures clients receive tailored advice and strategic support for commercial, residential, healthcare, education, and leisure sectors. With over 30 valuation experts averaging 22 years of experience, we have valued 2.5 billion in property assets and advised on 400 GP surgeries, demonstrating deep expertise in asset management, lease advisory, and planning.Our culture prioritises employee development and client satisfaction, fostering a sustainable, ethical approach to property consultancy. Recognised for our technical proficiency and sector-specific insights, we combine national resources with local market knowledge to maximise property value and client success.
Services
Building Consultancy
Business Rates
Commercial Agency
Lease Advisory
Property Management
Planning Services
Valuation
Healthcare Advisory
Education Sector
Asset Management
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 valuation experts with an average of 22 years' experience.
- We have valued 2.5 billion in UK property assets over the past year.
- Our team advises on 400 GP surgeries' premises annually.
- We combine national resources with local market expertise across the UK.
- We are Chartered Surveyors with RICS accreditation for professional standards.
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
What people say
Excellent service
Highly professional
100% satisfied
Smooth experience
Highly recommended
Services
Building Consultancy
Our building consultancy provides technical advice for property projects, including development, acquisition, dilapidations, and maintenance planning. We offer RICS-compliant surveys, project management, and decarbonisation strategies to enhance property efficiency and value. With chartered surveyors specialising in commercial and residential sectors, we deliver bespoke solutions for complex property challenges.
Business Rates
We provide business rates reviews, appeals, and mitigation strategies to ensure accurate payments and recover overpaid amounts. Our experts handle vacant property relief, niche asset classes, and compliance with evolving legislation, securing savings for clients across retail, industrial, and commercial sectors.
Commercial Agency
Our commercial agency team advises on property sales, leases, and investments, specialising in offices, industrial spaces, and retail locations. We support landlords and tenants with market analysis, acquisition strategies, and disposal services, leveraging sector-specific insights to maximise returns.
Lease Advisory
We offer lease renewal, rent review, and dilapidations advice for landlords and tenants, ensuring favourable terms and compliance with legal frameworks. Our RICS-accredited arbitrators and expert witnesses provide dispute resolution and strategic guidance for commercial leases.
Property Management
Our property management services cover rent collection, maintenance, and compliance for commercial portfolios. We manage 1,200 tenancies nationwide, offering tailored strategies to protect asset value, enhance sustainability, and ensure regulatory adherence across retail, office, and healthcare sectors.
People
Paul Dudley-Smith
Director
Paul has 31 years' experience in building surveying, specialising in acquisition surveys, dilapidations, and project monitoring. He leads the building surveying team and undertakes complex defect analysis and construction projects across the UK.
Joe McCarthy
Head of Business Rates
Joe leads the business rates division with over 10 years' experience in Check-Challenge-Appeal processes, specialising in London office and retail markets. He has secured reductions against multiple rating lists and represented clients in tribunals.
Gerard Barry
Head of Transactional & Capital Markets
Gerard oversees commercial agency and capital markets, leveraging extensive experience in property transactions and investor relations to drive strategic growth and client success.
Paula Mace
Head of Healthcare
Paula is a healthcare property expert with 20 years' experience advising on valuations, lease renewals, and portfolio management for medical centres and investors nationwide.
Chris James
Head of Property Management
Chris leads property management with over 30 years' experience, previously heading teams at major firms. He focuses on client-centric solutions, sustainability, and operational excellence across commercial portfolios.
Questions
What property services do you offer?
We provide building consultancy, business rates, commercial agency, lease advisory, property management, planning, and valuation services across healthcare, education, residential, and commercial sectors.
Do you specialise in any sectors?
Yes, we specialise in healthcare, education, residential, commercial, and leisure sectors, offering tailored property solutions for each.
How experienced is your team?
Our team includes over 30 valuation experts with an average of 22 years' experience and chartered professionals across all disciplines.
Can you help with business rates?
Yes, we offer business rates reviews, appeals, and mitigation strategies to ensure accurate payments and identify savings opportunities.
What areas do you cover?
We operate nationwide with offices in London, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, St Albans, and other key UK locations.
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