Industrial units pre-aquisition surveys Nottingham
Instruction Synopsis Propitas was appointed to carry out a pre-acquisition building survey of these two light industrial units, which offer a combined net internal area of circa 67,000 sq ft. The two units are each let under full repairing and insuring leases and have subsequently … Read More
Office refurbishment shortlisted for 2019 building awards
Propitas are delighted to announce that our Moretown project has been shortlisted for Best Office Refurbishment at the 2019 Building Awards. A truly innovative design by Gensler comprising full internal refurbishment, and vertical and horizontal extension. The project was managed by Propitas on behalf of … Read More
Propitas complete due diligence in off-market deal
Propitas are pleased to have provided technical due diligence advice on this acquisition. Click on the link below to read more. Read Article on TheBusinessDesk… Read More
Propitas appointed as project manager in richmond
Propitas have been appointed as Project Manager & QS on a new office scheme in Richmond. The property has recently been acquired by our client and the scheme involves a full Cat A office refurbishment including internal remodelling and additional floorspace with a mansard story … Read More
Phase 1 of refurbishment scheme completes
Acting as Employer’s Agent, Propitas have certified Practical Completion on Phase 1 of a wider 38,000 sq ft office refurbishment. Procured on a design and build basis, this former canteen used by IBM as part of their former headquarters site in Portsmouth, has had a … Read More
Mathew Ward Celebrates APC Success
After months of hard work (and the years of higher education preceding), Propitas are delighted to announce that Mathew Ward from the Crawley office has passed his APC and is now a fully Chartered Building Surveyor. It has been a challenging but ultimately rewarding journey … Read More
Propitas appointed on new commercial office refurbishment
Works have commenced on the refurbishment and fit out of FIEC’s new offices in Market Harborough. Propitas initially undertook a pre-purchase Building Survey of the property and were thereafter appointed to undertake the design, specification and contract administration of the strip out, refurbishment and fit … Read More
Propitas celebrate summer with clients
The Propitas team are gearing up for their annual Summer event with a number of clients. On 5th and 6th July, Directors from all three offices will be hosting a driving weekend in the Cotswolds. The weekend will be spent touring the area in a … Read More
99% dilapidations saving on industrial property
Propitas were instructed by an occupier of an 18,000 sq ft industrial unit to advise upon an exit strategy approaching lease end. The Landlord’s terminal dilapidations claim amounted to £182,000, however, following negotiations with their surveyors, we achieved a financial settlement of just £1,600 without … Read More
Cracking Start to New Financial Year
In spite of the ongoing political uncertainties, Propitas are experiencing their best ever start to a new financial year. Director Chris Hodgson comments that “we are busy across all three offices, with a notable increase in not only significant project work, but technical due diligence … Read More
Propitas complete refurbishment of iconic Hodges Figgis
Propitas have recently completed the refurbishment of this iconic building in the heart of Dublin’s historic city centre. Hodges Figgis was founded in 1768 and is the largest bookshop in Ireland and is a designated ‘Protected Structure’. It was famously mentioned in James Joyce’s novel … Read More
Feedback from this year’s RICS annual conference
Propitas recently attended the RICS Building Surveying Conference in London. We were provided with updates in regard to fire safety, the building regulations and the economy before being treated to an inspirational talk by former RAF fast jet pilot Mandy Hickson. The conference provided an … Read More
Waterstones, Hodges Figgis, Dublin
Instruction Synopsis Propitas Ltd are the retained consultant for Waterstones providing traditional Building Surveying, Technical Due Diligence and Project Management services throughout the UK and Ireland. In 2018, we have undertaken multiple condition surveys as well as Contract Administrator/ Project Manager duties on various refurbishment … Read More
Propitas appointed on midlands logistics hub
Propitas were engaged by a major logistics operator to undertake a pre-acquisition building survey prior to their acquisition of a property totalling 164,000 square feet. As part of the inspection, an extensive schedule of condition was prepared to limit the client’s exposure to future dilapidations … Read More
Propitas appointed on landmark rugby development
Propitas have been appointed as Project Manager and Employer’s Agent on the proposed development of a site in Rugby. The scheme has planning consent for 98 studio, one bedroom and two bedroom apartments, which is due to be built out for completion in 2020. This … Read More
GREAT TIME LAPSE VIDEO OF OUR THOMAS MORE SQUARE PROJECT
View the incredible time-lapse video of our Thomas More Square project showing progress from start to completion. The project included an additional ‘floating’ roof extension, bespoke facade, Cat A fit out and a great use of glulam and CLT to the mullions and feature stairs. … Read More
PROPITAS MAKE ENERGY EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENTS
As a business we acknowledge the need to continually strive to reduce our carbon footprint and as part of our commitment to our ISO14001 standard, we have recently made improvements to our Crawley office to improve its energy efficiency. An aspect of our work was to … Read More
PROPITAS ATTENDS RICS BUILDING SURVEYING CONFERENCE
Directors and Associates from the Propitas team will be attending this year’s RICS Buildings Surveying conference on 2 May 2019 in central London. The annual conference provides the profession with the latest developments within the industry, with guidance on key topics impacting surveying and the … Read More
Propitas Appointed On New Builds In Central London
Propitas are delighted to be advising on and project managing these exciting new schemes on behalf of our clients Almero Holdings UK Ltd and City Inc. Each scheme promises quirky, leading edge design befitting of the urban areas in which they are located. Access the … Read More
Propitas Appointed by Waterstones
Lease analysis has been completed and surveys will soon be underway to inspect and report on Waterstones’ entire property portfolio located throughout the UK and Ireland – helping a much valued client better understand their property needs…. Read More