Brewery Square Update
Propitas are re-appointed as Project Monitor on behalf of Resolution Property Advisers for the £27m next phase of the £100m regeneration scheme in Dorchester. This phase will see the construction of approximately 134 residential apartments and 15 retail shops, which it is estimated will create … Read More
Health and Safety Update
This year, the HSE is due to consult on changes to the previous CDM Regulations 2007. The revised CDM Regulations are expected to highlight how key parts of CDM deals with smaller projects and building maintenance, which was previously not recognised. It is thought that the new … Read More
Embassy Refurbishment
After three years of design and cost approval, works have finally commenced on the £1.5m refurbishment of the 12,000sqft Mauritius High Commission embassy building in Chelsea. The contractor was appointed in November, with a 36-week programme to complete a comprehensive refurbishment of this prominent historical … Read More
Green Light for Staines
BWI have now been appointed to undertake the £5m refurbishment and re-modelling of 20 Kingston Road, Staines-Upon-Thames. Works across the 40,000sqft offices will include CAT A refurbishment of G-4 floor offices, replacement curtain walling to elevations, structural alterations to increase NIA, feature reception, 3 new … Read More
Practical Completion in Oxford
Propitas has now granted Practical Completion on the final phase of Landlord’s works at Templars Retail Park, which involved converting a 65,000sqft former B&Q store in to 7 new shell and core units. Two pre-lets have been secured and discussions and marketing are ongoing for … Read More
Dilapidations Analysis
In the current market, the outcome of dilapidations negotiations is more important than ever, with landlord’s seeking to protect their interests and tenants wanting to mitigate their costs. Over the past two years, Propitas have advised on almost £3 million worth of lease liabilities. Based … Read More
Staines Office Redevelopment
Tender documents have now been issued for the the £4m redevelopment of a 45,000sqft office building in Staines-upon-Thames. Since Propitas’ appointment in April, a full design team has been assembled with a fully coordinated cross-discipline tender package. Tenders are due to be returned early September, … Read More
Propitas Classic Car Day
The Propitas crew do love our cars; so we thought what better way to say thank you to a select group of clients than hiring 4 classic cars for a day’s motoring around the Sussex and Surrey countryside. The cars were an AC Cobra (replica, … Read More
Bromley Office Refurbishment
A contractor has been appointed to complete the £400k office refurbishment of Northside House. The works include Landlord’s CAT A refurbishemnt on two office floors, common part WC, lobby and lift refurbishment over 6 floors and re-modelling of the reception and external main entrance. The … Read More
Working Fit Out
Propitas have been appointed to Project Manage the strip out of a number of office units at Genesis Business Park and implement a high spec cat A fit out to Unit 7. Works commenced on 22 April 2013, and will be completed in three phases … Read More
Brewery Square Update
The latest wave of residents have now moved in to the newly finished apartments in the Fairfield building at the £100million pound town centre regeneration scheme. Nearly all of the 66 latest apartments available now have residents, with more due for completion in 2015 as part … Read More
Reading Fit Out
Propitas have been appointed by a corporate occupier to Project Manage the fit out of office premises totalling 7,500sqft. Works commenced on site within a week of lease signature and the client will be in occupation within 6 weeks; minimising the rental costs during fit … Read More
Chocs Away!
The commercial property market throws up some weird and wonderful buildings at times and Propitas’ latest project is no exception. We have been instructed by the Landlord to monitor the refurbishment of the hangars and control tower at Redhill Aerodrome. Our brief is to ensure … Read More
Works Commence in Oxford
Propitas are providing project management, contract administration, cost consultancy and CDM-C services for the £2.75m redevelopment of a 60,000sqft former B&Q store in to seven new shell and core units on behalf of Resolution Property Advisers. The appointed contractor, Midas Construction, took possession of the site … Read More
Va Va Vroom!
To celebrate Christmas in style, and bring another year of hard work to a close, the Propitas team decided a weekend away to indulge some favourite past times was required. Cue a visit to vanillaclassics.com to hire three beautiful cars for a trip down to … Read More
Anyone for Coffee?
Our strong relationship with Costa continues to flourish and is now cemented by a nationwide appointment for our Building Surveying services, providing acquisition surveys and asset management related advice. This year to date, we have successfully: Completed 15 pre-acquisition building surveys for new openings across the … Read More
Ocean Terminal Welcomes New Tenant
Resolution has secured its first new major tenant for Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre in Edinburgh, since they acquired the property earlier this year. Propitas project managed the fit out of the unit, which has been occupied by Maddie and Marks Shoes. As well as selling shoes, Maddie … Read More
Runners and Riders
To celebrate the last few weeks of associate Chris Hodgson’s freedom, a group of merry men made their way to the fair city of Liverpool for a day at Haydock Park races. Bets ranged from the modest to the outlandish, however, all outcomes were similar! … Read More
New Care Home Instruction
Propitas have been appointed as Bank’s Monitor on a prestigious new £12m Residential Care Home development in Epsom. The private 87 bed facility will be fitted out to the highest standards and operated by one of the leading care home providers. The appointment follows the … Read More
Propitas Get Behind The Olympics
As an office of sport-loving surveyors, it was only right that Propitas entered in to the the spirit of London 2012 and took up our seats at the women’s beach volleyball on Horse Guard’s Parade. Accompanied by four binocular-wielding asset managers, the evening was always … Read More