Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Real Estate Solutions in Horsham
Crickmay Chartered Surveyors Chartered Surveyors is a regional real estate agency with national quality standards, operating from offices in Horsham, Brighton & Hove, and Haywards Heath. Our team of experienced Chartered Surveyors provides commercial property expertise across the South East of England, covering East and West Sussex, Surrey, Kent, Hampshire, and London. We specialise in property valuation, business rates advice, town planning, lease renewals, and property management for a diverse client base including office/industrial occupiers, retailers, developers, and private individuals. Our approach combines technical proficiency with a no-nonsense attitude, avoiding industry jargon while maintaining high professional standards.With decades of local market knowledge and historic property records, we deliver tailored solutions for property transactions, valuations, and dispute resolution. Our services extend to expert witness testimony, development appraisals, and strategic property guidance, ensuring clients receive accurate market insights and practical advice. We maintain strong relationships with regional auction houses and specialist consultants, enabling comprehensive support for property acquisitions, sales, and complex planning applications.
Services
Property Valuation
Business Rates Advice
Town Planning
Property Management
Lease Renewals
Rent Reviews
Development Appraisals
Expert Witness Services
Property Disposal
Acquisition Advice
Highlights and features
- We offer a no-nonsense approach with experienced Chartered Surveyors
- Our regional market knowledge spans over 40 years
- We provide comprehensive services from valuation to dispute resolution
- Our team includes RICS-registered valuers and expert witnesses
- We maintain transparent communication throughout property transactions
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
Services
Property Valuation
Our RICS-registered valuers provide professional property assessments for taxation, lending, and investment purposes. We combine on-site inspections with historic market data to deliver accurate valuations across commercial and residential properties. Our expertise includes Capital Gains Tax assessments and complex valuation disputes.
Business Rates Advice
We offer specialist business rates guidance including appeals, assessments, and relief applications. Our team checks Valuation Office measurements and presents evidence-based cases to secure rate reductions. Services cover small business relief, empty property exemptions, and assessment restructuring.
Town Planning
Our planning experts handle applications, appeals, and change-of-use proposals for commercial properties. We coordinate specialist consultants and prepare supporting documentation including Design & Access Statements. Specialising in listed buildings and conservation area developments.
Property Management
We provide comprehensive property management services including rent collection, service charge administration, and day-to-day management. Our team handles insurance services and building consultancy to maintain asset value and tenant satisfaction.
Lease Renewals
Our surveyors specialise in lease renewal negotiations for landlords and tenants. We determine market rents, advise on lease terms, and provide expert witness services when disputes arise. Our team handles legal coordination and court representation for complex cases.
People
Hugh McShane
Chartered Surveyor
Experienced property professional with extensive knowledge of South East commercial markets. Specialises in property valuation and investment advice. Provides expert witness testimony for lease disputes.
Simon Browne
Commercial Property Advisor
Specialist in business rates appeals and property taxation. Advises national companies and small businesses on rate reduction strategies and legislative compliance.
Paula Smith
Business Rates Consultant
Expert in business rates mitigation with particular focus on retail and industrial properties. Conducts detailed assessments to identify rate reduction opportunities.
Trevor Hucker
Professional Services Director
RICS-registered arbitrator with expertise in lease renewals and property disputes. Regularly appointed as independent expert in court proceedings and arbitration cases.
Andrew Hall
Lease Advisory Surveyor
Specialises in rent reviews and lease negotiations. Provides strategic advice on lease terms and market rental values across commercial properties.
Questions
What commercial property services do you offer?
We provide property valuation, business rates advice, town planning, lease renewals, rent reviews, and property management services across the South East region.
How can you help reduce business rates?
Our experts check Valuation Office measurements, identify reduction opportunities, and present evidence-based cases to secure business rate savings for commercial properties.
Do you handle lease renewal disputes?
Yes, our RICS-registered surveyors negotiate lease renewals and provide expert witness services for disputed cases requiring court or arbitration proceedings.
Can you advise on property development plans?
Our planning specialists coordinate with consultants to prepare applications, secure listed building consent, and navigate complex development regulations.
What areas do you cover?
We operate across East and West Sussex, Surrey, Kent, Hampshire, London, and surrounding regions with local market expertise.
Are your valuers professionally accredited?
All our valuation services are conducted by RICS-registered Chartered Surveyors with specialist accreditation in commercial and residential property assessment.
Reviews (1)
Joanna Steadman
Jul 06, 2019
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Have provided excellent professional lease advice and successfully let a number of properties for us.
