Propitas Commence Project Management On Richmond Site
Construction work is now underway on our project in Richmond where we are acting as Project Manager. The existing office building will undergo a substantial transformation with an additional storey, extended floorplates, new facades and a full Cat A refurbishment to provide 28,000 sq ft … Read More
4/5 Lochside Park, Edinburgh
Acting as Project Manager and Employer’s Agent, Propitas have certified Practical Completion of a circa £3.5 million refurbishment of this building situated in a prominent location on Edinburgh Park. The property has been the subject of a substantial facelift and overhaul, including building fabric and … Read More
Covid-19 Update
We hope all our clients, colleagues and friends are keeping safe and well. These are tough times for everyone but Propitas remain open for business and are still taking new enquiries. We continue to manage active construction sites, providing detailed input as to the recommended … Read More
Minworth Central, Minworth, Birmingham
Instruction Synopsis Propitas were instructed to undertake a pre-acquisition survey and prepare a detailed schedule of condition of this circa 164,000 sq ft distribution centre on behalf of an international logistics operator. A number of significant elements of disrepair were identified as part of our … Read More
An Update For Our Clients
Given the unprecedented situation in which we currently find ourselves, and with due consideration to recent government advice, we have taken certain precautions in order to protect our staff and clients and ensure that we can continue to provide our services to you. With effect from Monday 16 March 2020, all … Read More
Contractor Appointed On Bermondsey Project
ARJ Construction have been appointed to construct our Bermondsey project. The scheme will provide 43 luxury apartments and 20,000 square feet of high spec office space. Propitas are providing both PM and EA services. As can be seen from the CGIs, the finished product promises … Read More
Propitas to Host Dilapidations Seminar
In partnership with Tim Rayner of Irwin Mitchell LLP, Birmingham Director Chris Hodgson is hosting a seminar on dilapidations in Birmingham on Wednesday 4 March 2020. The seminar will cover such topics as strategic end of lease considerations and best practice dilapidations procedures. All of … Read More
Propitas Provides Advice To Vehicle Components Retailer
Propitas were appointed by a national retailer to undertake dilapidations assessments of a number of their retail locations across the UK (including sites in Scotland, Wales and Cornwall) as part of a strategic review of current lease liabilities. Detailed inspections of the properties were undertaken … Read More
Planned Maintenance Schedules For Real Estate Investors PLC
Propitas have been instructed to report on and complete planned preventative maintenance schedules on a portfolio of properties for Real Estate Investors PLC. The properties vary from historic buildings in town centre locations to more modern buildings located on commercial business parks. The reports will … Read More
Financial Settlement of Landlord’s Dilapidations Claim
A recent instruction typifies the type of dilapidations instruction that Propitas are appointed to deal with. We prepared a Terminal Schedule of Dilapidations on a 23,000ft2 office on behalf of the landlord, a large Property Company. The building was subsequently sold around the time of … Read More
Units 1 To 6, Aylesham Industrial Estate, Bradford
Instruction Synopsis Propitas were instructed on behalf of Wesleyan Assurance Society to manage the refurbishment of six industrial units at Aylesham Industrial Estate, Bradford. The client took back vacant possession from the former tenants at various stages, and elected to refurbish the units in order … Read More
Propitas Appointed on Major Serviced Office Scheme
On behalf of Northwood Investors International, Propitas have been appointed as Project Manager, Employer’s Agent and Cost Consultant on the multi-million pound refurbishment of the former Diageo office in Edinburgh, which they acquired in the middle part of 2019. The works will result in the … Read More
Investment Office Building, Amersham
Instruction Synopsis We were appointed by the freeholder of this office to inspect this large office towards the end of the tenant’s 15 year FRI lease. The headquarter office building was constructed in circa 2002 and provides approximately 23,000 square feet over ground and first … Read More
Propitas Completes Works To Grade II Listed Former Bank
Propitas were appointed by the Landlord to act as Contract Administrator to deliver the external maintenance works to a multi-storey Georgian property comprising a hotel and bar in Liverpool City centre. The project included specialist stonework repairs and restoration, overhauling the timber framed windows, roof repairs and replacing … Read More
Feasibility Instruction Lands at Gatwick
Propitas were instructed to report on the condition of two buildings within the Gatwick Airport footprint and to compare the costs and feasibility of ongoing repair against major refurbishment or reconstruction. The buildings in question provide a critical function in the day-to-day operation of this major UK transport hub. Propitas were chosen due … Read More
Propitas celebrate Christmas 2019
The Propitas Directors, staff and their partners celebrated Christmas 2019 with an alternative afternoon of axe throwing in the Warwickshire countryside followed by a Medieval banquet at Warwick Castle and an overnight stay at the Ardencote Hotel. A great opportunity to celebrate another successful year … Read More
Propitas undertake Pre-Acquisition Survey
Propitas were appointed to undertake a pre-acquisition survey of a 14,000 square foot office building on behalf of an international electronics firm as part of their long leasehold acquisition. Although the building was just 10 years old and had never been occupied we identified significant … Read More
Station Approach, West Byfleet
Instruction Synopsis Our client Altitude Real Estate Investors acquired the site in mid 2015 which comprised a 1960’s office building over an existing town centre retail commercial centre. Initially Propitas advised the client during due diligence of the acquisition. Working with the Local Planning Authority, … Read More
The Belvedere, Tunbridge Wells
Instruction Synopsis Propitas are appointed by Altitude Real Estate Investors as Project Managers in connection with the mixed-use redevelopment of a strategic site in central Tunbridge Wells close to the main line train station. The proposed development comprises 108 residential apartments above 65,000 sq ft … Read More
Propitas Advise Major Electrical Distributor
Propitas were appointed to provide strategic dilapidations advice and an assessment of potential dilapidations liabilities in respect of a large distribution facility in Bedfordshire. The property comprised a large warehouse and ancillary offices extending to 116,000 square feet with extensive yard areas. An assessment was … Read More