Tunbridge Wells and West Byfleet redevelopments

Propitas have been involved with two major schemes over the past 18 months on behalf of Altitude Real Estate Limited, in Tunbridge Wells and West Byfleet. We have assisted the client in a project management capacity throughout the initial consultant appointments, design development, consultation and … Read More

Propitas is Ten

2017 represents Propitas’ ten year anniversary. From a dusty garage in Surrey, to three offices and project managing multimillion pound schemes, Propitas might have developed significantly over the years, but its core principles of clear commercial advice and quality service remain unchanged. All of us … Read More

New Starters

It has been another great year for Propitas, particularly with our in-house cost consultancy service stream being launched following the appointment of Phil Sheepy. As a result of a raft of new high value project instructions, we welcome Aaron Murphy as senior quantity surveyor, who … Read More

Project Monitoring in Crawley

Our landlord client funded the replacement of an aged asbestos cement roof to this large distribution warehouse as part of a lease re-gear with the tenant. The project was challenging from several perspectives, as the tenant remained in occupation for the duration of the project. … Read More

Major Cat A Refurbishment Completed

We have recently completed the first phase of a major Cat A office refurbishment in Bristol. The Pithay has been rebranded “Programme” following the refurbishment of 50,000 sq ft of the building, including a new entrance façade, reception, café shell and cycle hub. Propitas acted … Read More

Forbury Works, Reading

Instruction Synopsis Propitas were instructed to project manage the implementation of a high specification serviced office scheme to circa 26,000 sq ft of accommodation, plus the creation of 13,000 sq ft of shell space. The key client objective was to deliver the completed asset within … Read More

Final Building Refurbished – Genesis Business Park

The final building has been refurbished at Genesis Business Park, Woking. Acting as project manager, contract administrator and cost consultant on behalf of Northwood Investors International, Propitas have certified practical completion of a significant Cat A refurbishment of circa 34,000 sq ft of office premises … Read More

12 St Paul’s square renovation completed

Propitas were appointed as project managers and cost consultants for this scheme on behalf of Nub & Ho Properties Limited. The property comprises an office building located in the Jewellery Quarter Conservation Area of Birmingham. The property is Grade II listed and a former Georgian … Read More

EPC Regulation Changes

Changes to the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) regulations will mean that it will be unlawful to let or lease a residential or commercial property with an EPC rating of less than E from 1st April 2018. This will be supported by statutory documents such as … Read More

1 Port Way, Port Solent

Instruction Synopsis Propitas were instructed to project manage the implementation of a high specification serviced office scheme to circa 26,000 sq ft of accommodation, plus the creation of 13,000 sq ft of shell space. The key client objective was to deliver the completed asset within … Read More

Completion of CAT A refurbishment in Reading

Propitas were appointed as project managers and cost consultants for this scheme on behalf of Boultbee Brooks Real Estate. The property comprises an office building located in the central Conservation Area of Reading, opposite the mainline train station. The property is formed of a 1970s concrete frame … Read More

Propitas’ annual summer event at the London Rally School

For our annual summer event, the Propitas Directors and several much-valued clients enjoyed a great day rally driving at the London Rally School in Oxfordshire. After a high adrenaline day on the circuit, all attendees enjoyed a wonderful meal and overnight stay at the luxurious … Read More

TW Planning Application has now been submitted

Propitas have been assisting Altitude Real Estate in a project management capacity over the past year to bring forward development plans on the former ABC Cinema site in Tunbridge Wells. A detailed planning application has now been submitted for an exciting mixed use development for … Read More

Works Start at Genesis One

Contractors have been appointed to carry out a £1.7 million Cat A refurbishment of a 35,000 sq ft office building at Genesis Business Park, Woking. Having project managed a number of schemes in the past five years at this business park owned by Northwood Investors … Read More

Propitas Appoint QS Director

Phil Sheepy joins Propitas as a Director, where he will lead the quantity surveying and cost management function nationally. Phil will be introducing new clients to Propitas, as well as developing the service offered to existing and new clients. Phil has over twenty-five years’ experience … Read More

Waterstones, 41 High Street, Alton

Having been engaged to critically assess the original works scheme, Propitas have successfully reduced the project value by more than £100,000, and halved the contract programme. This has been achieved by careful redesign and value engineering in relation to the extent of structural repairs. Following … Read More