W T Gunson

Business Details

Commercial Property Consultancy in Manchester

Established in 1873, W T Gunson is one of the North West's longest-established firms of chartered surveyors. Our expertise spans commercial property consultancy, including sales, lettings, acquisitions, and dispute resolution. As a RICS-regulated firm, we combine traditional values with modern commercial insight to serve clients across Greater Manchester and the North West. Our team of chartered surveyors delivers tailored solutions for property management, lease consultancy, and valuation services. With a loyal client base and a reputation for excellence, we prioritise transparency, professionalism, and market knowledge.

Our services extend to expert witness reports, business rates appeals, and development appraisals. We maintain Quality Assured status for surveying and valuation services, ensuring adherence to industry benchmarks. Over 150 years of experience underpin our commitment to client satisfaction and market leadership. Our Manchester City Centre office serves as a hub for nationwide property transactions. We leverage extensive databases and digital platforms to maximise property exposure and client outcomes.

Services

Sales & Lettings Property Management Valuations Lease Consultancy Dispute Resolution Investment Acquisition Land Development Expert Witness Business Rates Appeals Residential Block Management

Highlights and features

We have over 150 years of experience in commercial property consultancy.
Our team consists of RICS-registered chartered surveyors with specialist expertise.
We provide tailored solutions for property management and dispute resolution.
Our Quality Assured status guarantees adherence to industry standards.
We offer nationwide investment property services with local market insight.

Associations and certifications

RICS
RICS Service Charge Residential Management Code

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Services

Property Management

Our property management team delivers professional commercial and residential portfolio management across the UK. We specialise in tenant engagement, service charge administration, and maintenance coordination. Our RICS-qualified surveyors ensure statutory compliance and financial control for mixed-use developments.

Valuations

RICS-registered valuers provide accurate capital and rental valuations for industrial, retail, and investment properties. We serve banks, developers, and private clients with secured lending assessments and statutory valuations for tax purposes.

Lease Consultancy

Expert lease consultancy services cover rent reviews, lease renewals, and surrender negotiations. Our team specialises in resolving landlord-tenant disputes and providing PACT arbitration services to minimise liabilities for businesses.

Dispute Resolution

We offer mediation and expert witness services for property-related conflicts, including dilapidations and boundary disputes. Our RICS-accredited experts provide tribunal representation and cost-effective arbitration solutions.

Business Rates Appeals

Specialist rating surveyors review rateable values and submit appeals to reduce business rates liabilities. We achieve savings through material change of circumstance claims and tribunal representation.

People

Dominic Stanger

FRICS Chartered Surveyor

With 27 years' experience, Dominic specialises in expert witness reports and dispute resolution. He provides RICS-accredited valuation services and leads tribunal representation for commercial property cases across North West England.

Lauren Dodd

BSc MRICS Chartered Surveyor

Lauren delivers expert valuations and dispute resolution services, with over 10 years' experience in preparing robust expert witness reports. She manages property management portfolios and lease consultancy matters.

Tom Bett

MRICS Chartered Surveyor

Tom specialises in property valuations and management services. He provides RICS-registered valuation reports for secured lending and statutory purposes, supporting clients with investment property portfolios.

Neale Sayle

MRICS Chartered Surveyor

Neale leads the commercial agency team, offering expertise in property disposals and acquisitions. He manages investment property transactions and development appraisals across the North West region.

Questions

What commercial property services do you offer?

We provide sales, lettings, valuations, property management, lease consultancy, dispute resolution, and business rates appeals services for commercial and residential properties.

Are you regulated by RICS?

Yes, we are a RICS-regulated firm with multiple chartered surveyors, including RICS-registered valuers and accredited expert witnesses.

Which areas do you cover?

Our primary focus is Greater Manchester and the North West, with nationwide investment property services and development appraisals across the UK.

How do you handle property disputes?

We use mediation, arbitration, and expert determination services to resolve disputes efficiently, with specialist RICS-accredited experts handling tribunal representation.

Can you help reduce business rates?

Our rating professionals achieve savings through rateable value appeals, material change claims, and tribunal representation, securing reductions for over 90% of clients.

What property management services do you provide?

We manage commercial and residential portfolios, including tenant communication, service charge administration, maintenance coordination, and statutory compliance for mixed-use developments.

Reviews (6)

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Sam Dance

Nov 14, 2021 Report

Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
We worked with Neale and his team on a commercial letting assignment and an asset disposal this year. They were first rate on both, I would highly recommend.

Ekaterina Dede

Oct 04, 2021 Report

Just a big thank you to Sam Beckett for helping me renting a shop in Withington , for helping me with the deal It was supposed to write the review before one year ago, but I always said I will do. Now I find the time . Many thank you to WT GUNSON for the help .

Jonathan Franks

Oct 03, 2021 Report

Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
Professional and reliable service. No hesitation in recommending.

Irfan Kilicoglu

Sep 25, 2021 Report

Positive:Professionalism
I found a commercial tenant with WT GUNSON, They were always there when I need them and I strongly recommend them. Especially Neale was so professional and helpful on my case.

Steve Roy

Jul 29, 2021 Report

Very easy to deal with, straight talking, and professional. Would recommend to family and friends for property related matters.
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Shaunak Rauniar

Jul 15, 2021 Report

I have been working with WT Gunson for many years now and have always had an excellent experience with them. Very responsive, friendly, and very easy to communicate with. Matthew and Neale are a pleasure to deal with and we look forward to conducting many deals with them in the future. Thank you Matt and Neale!