MICROSOFT HEADQUARTERS, THAMES VALLEY PARK
INSTRUCTION SYNOPSIS Propitas were appointed to undertake a Vendor’s Survey of these 3 office buildings totaling 250,000 sq ft as part of our client’s freehold disposal. We arranged for appropriate Environmental Phase 1, Curtain Walling and Mechanical, Electrical and Lift reports in conjunction with our … Read More
LAKESIDE NORTH HARBOUR, PORTSMOUTH
INSTRUCTION SYNOPSIS Propitas were instructed to prepare a full reinstatement cost assessment valuation on this business park and development site. The built assets extend across 17 buildings, offering over 750,000 sq ft of mixed-use accommodation. The buildings vary in age and forms of construction, being … Read More
MANAGEMENT SUITE, OCEAN TERMINAL, EDINBURGH
INSTRUCTION SYNOPSIS Following the purchase of this 415,000 sq ft shopping centre, which Propitas carried out the technical due diligence on, we were appointed to project manage a phased scheme to firstly relocate the management suite, with the resulting vacated unit stripped back to a … Read More
Tennis Tournament at Bounce
Our second annual table tennis tournament took place at Bounce in Holborn, which doubled as the launch for the new look Propitas. For the second year in a row, a member of team Propitas lifted the trophy, albeit this year it was Lori Clarke with … Read More
HAMILTON HOUSE, REGENT PARK, LEATHERHEAD 2011
INSTRUCTION SYNOPSIS Propitas was appointed on behalf of Western Digital, to carry out a pre-acquisition survey of this 20 years old, 11,020 sq ft office building, prior to them agreeing a new ten year, full repairing and insuring lease. The existing tenant was vacating the … Read More
HAMILTON HOUSE, REGENT PARK, LEATHERHEAD 2012
INSTRUCTION SYNOPSIS Following the leasehold acquisition of this 11,020 sq ft office building, where we provided our client technical due diligence advice, we were appointed as Contract Administrator and CDM Co-ordinator with respect of the cat B fit out. Adopting a Turnkey Design and Build … Read More
GLENEAGLES COURT, BRIGHTON ROAD, CRAWLEY
INSTRUCTION SYNOPSIS Propitas was originally instructed to prepare dilapidations assessments on ten small office units within this estate, which were all occupied by our client under the terms of various full repairing and insuring leases, which differed in term duration and obligation. Following close liaison … Read More
FLOORS 1 TO 3, LIVERY PLACE, BIRMINGHAM
INSTRUCTION SYNOPSIS Propitas were appointed to project manage this circa £710,000; cat A speculative city centre office refurbishment on behalf of the landlord. The internal works spanned across three floors (each being approximately 9,000 sq ft), and included the complete strip out of the previous … Read More
1st FLOOR, UNIT 2, GENESIS BUSINESS PARK, WOKING
INSTRUCTION SYNOPSIS We were instructed on behalf of the landlord to implement a cat A fit out of this stripped out first floor office space, which offered 13,500 sq ft of accommodation. A tenant was identified to take a lease on the space, with an … Read More
BUILDING 1000, LAKESIDE, PORTSMOUTH
INSTRUCTION SYNOPSIS Building 1000 comprises a 275,000 sq ft office complex, which forms part of the Lakeside North Harbour development, a flagship site under the management of our client. Built in 1976 and being in an exposed coastal location, the pre-cast concrete cladding panels to … Read More
ALBANY GATE, DARKES LANE, POTTERS BAR
INSTRUCTION SYNOPSIS Appointed on behalf of the tenant, we were asked to defend a terminal dilapidations claim with an initial value in excess of £845,000. This circa 25,000 sq ft office building was occupied under the terms of a full repairing and insuring lease, being … Read More
Distribution warehouse, Avalon, Eastleigh
INSTRUCTION SYNOPSIS We assisted a local occupier during the leasehold acquisition in 2009 of a 100,000 sq ft distribution warehouse and offices. The property was a mixture of 1970’s and 1980’s linked warehouses, which were in a pretty poor state of repair. We undertook and … Read More
PHASE 2A, BREWERY SQUARE, DORCHESTER
INSTRUCTION SYNOPSIS Brewery Square – a major multi phased development on an 11 acre site creating a vibrant new quarter in the heart of Dorset’s county town. Propitas were originally commissioned by Resolution Property in September 2010 to undertake due diligence on a purchase and … Read More
20 KINGSTON ROAD, STAINES UPON THAMES
INSTRUCTION SYNOPSIS Our client acquired this office block in April 2013 following Propitas initial appraisal of vendors surveys and our own due diligence report. Immediately a design team was assembled and Propitas project managed a fast track design process for a full Cat A refurbishment … Read More
Appointment of Graham Construction
Following a six month design and tender process, Propitas have appointed Graham Construction on behalf of Resolution Real Estate Advisers, to complete a three storey shell extension to Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre in Edinburgh. The 24 week contract is due to be completed at the … Read More
Propitas Christmas Party
The Propitas Christmas party was held at Marcus Wareing’s restaurant at the Berkeley in London. The food and wine was superb and the most was made of the Chef’s table, with a guided tour of the kitchen a highlight. Although we’re not sure the staff … Read More
Practical Completion for Mauritius
The Mauritius High Commission have now taken full occupation of their newly refurbished London Embassy building in Chelsea. Propitas successfully project managed the construction phase over 36 weeks to completion on time and budget and to a high standard of finish. Completion marks the end … Read More
Staines Practical Completion
Practical Completion of the 55,000sqft CAT A refurbishment and re-modelling of 20 Kingston Road was successfully achieved on 15 August 2014. BWI have completed the works to a very high standard of finish and initial market interest has been very encouraging. Any interested parties should contact … Read More
Summer Client Event
Bruges was this year’s destination for an 8-man Propitas/client team event. Three cars, the channel tunnel, canal tour, trappist beers and michelin-star food made for a fantastic trip, in a Gumball rally style, which was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Despite what they say in the … Read More
Hemel Hempstead Refurbishment
Propitas are in the process of finalising the specification and design on behalf of Boultbee Brooks Real Estate for the refurbishment of Boundary House, a 65,000sqft self-contained industrial unit. Works generally include significant upgrading of mechanical and electrical services installations and fabric repairs to ensure … Read More
