Strategic Advice Significantly Cuts Landlord’s Liability

As part of their ongoing expansion, Propitas were instructed by a major supplier of industrial access equipment to undertake a pre-acquisition survey of two new office suites in Abingdon which were to be occupied on new 11-year full repairing leases. Additionally, we were instructed to … Read More

Condition Reports Completed Across The Uk

Propitas were approached by a national modular space provider, in order to inspect their various UK sites and report on the condition and any wants of repair which may be necessary in the short, medium and long term. The client wanted the reports to reflect … Read More

Propitas provides advice to a steel distribution company

Propitas were appointed by an International steel distributor, to undertake a dilapidations assessment of a main warehouse distribution unit in the UK as part of a strategic review of current lease liabilities.  A detailed inspection of the property was undertaken together with a comprehensive review … Read More

Schedule of Condition Completed on Garden Centre Complex

Propitas were recently instructed by Earl Percy Southern Estates to inspect and prepare a Schedule of Condition on a large garden centre complex located in the historic Syon Park, in Brentford, London. The former national head office of Wyevale Garden centres spans approximately 110,000 sq ft of retail … Read More

Waterstones Portfolio Surveys

Following on from the successful 2019 surveys, the Propitas team have been reappointed to undertake annual inspections this summer and 2022 for this longstanding and much valued client. The surveys have become a key strategic tool for the business and play an essential role in planning … Read More

Practical Completion Of Costa Drive Thru

Propitas are pleased to report the recent Practical Completion of the construction of a Costa Drive Thru in Pynes Hill, Exeter. Works commenced in March this year following a drawn out planning approval and s278 agreement process. The appointed contractor Conlon Construction (Nottingham) Ltd was … Read More

Final Phase Of Refurbishment Completed

We have recently completed the final phase of refurbishment at Programme in Bristol. The last phase included full strip out and Cat A refurbishment of 50,000 sq ft; entrance, reception, core and toilet refurbishment; significant roof level structural alterations to provide new core plant decks … Read More

Propitas Appointed On Office Refurbishment Scheme

Propitas have been appointed as Project Manager, Employer’s Agent and Cost Consultant on the significant refurbishment of King Edward House, New Street, Birmingham, to provide in excess of 70,000 sq ft of Cat A office accommodation. The scheme will include an enlarged reception; provision of … Read More

Completion Achieved at Pure Offices’ Latest Centre

Acting as Project Manager and Employer’s Agent, Propitas have certificated Practical Completion of the refurbishment of part of this circa 30,000 sq ft, modern office building in Warrington. Originally appointed to carry out technical due diligence, and negotiate the dilapidations claim on the outgoing head … Read More

Tenant Occupational Advice

Propitas have recently acted for a tenant taking a new lease on an existing 31,500 sq ft industrial warehouse & offices in West London. The property has been refurbished by the Landlord. We provided advice and negotiation with the Landlord’s representatives for them to execute … Read More

The Dilapidations Highway

Propitas have recently completed a portfolio of Dilapidation Assessment Reports for a Highways Contractor who is appointed on a framework contract in the South of England. The Highways Depots that we inspected were found to be showing their age (as is typical for property of … Read More

Construction Begins on Costa Drive Thru

In 2017, Propitas were appointed as Project Manager and Employer’s Agent to lead the procurement of the construction of a Costa Drive Thru in Pynes Hill, Exeter. Following a lengthy planning process, Planning Approval was received this time last year. Following further delays due to … Read More

Schedules of Condition Completed on Railway Arches

Propitas were instructed by a national infrastructure company to inspect and prepare multiple Schedules of Condition on a complex of railway archways, to be appended to a new lease. The archways and yard area are to be used as a London base for the ongoing infrastructure works … Read More

Construction Works Underway On Student Scheme

Construction work is now underway on The Beeches scheme where Propitas are providing full PM and EA services. The existing student accommodation will undergo a comprehensive phased refurbishment programme, with completion due in October. Also being progressed, is the conversion and extension to parts of the … Read More

Pre-acquisition Survey Completed in Glasgow

Propitas were appointed to undertake a pre-acquisition survey of a 1,800 square foot retail unit in Glasgow, on behalf of a national coffee chain as part of their proposed long leasehold acquisition. The unit in question is approximately 20 years old, with the previous also being an A3 / … Read More

Steel Erection on Site

Construction works are progressing well on our Richmond office scheme with new steelwork on site forming a mansard extension at roof level providing additional office accommodation. Propitas are providing Project Management services with completion due Q4 2021…. Read More

Pre-acquisition Survey For UK HQ

We recently completed a pre-acquisition survey for an international brand to occupy this premises on a long leasehold as their UK HQ in Surrey. Originally built in the 19th century as a country residence with outbuildings, it was converted 30 years ago to office use. Our … Read More

Dilapidations Saving for Vehicle Parts Logistics Company

Propitas were appointed by the parent company of a national vehicle parts logistics operator to review a terminal dilapidations claim served on them by the Landlord and to negotiate a settlement of the claim. The 23,000 sq ft industrial unit had been occupied for more than … Read More

Propitas Complete Condition Surveys In Devon

Propitas were appointed by a local council in Devon to undertake several condition survey reports on leisure centres and sports facilities. The purpose of the inspections was to ascertain their current condition and flag up any additional concerns over the structure and fabric of the … Read More

Dilapidations Portfolio Completed

One of the world leaders in Data Science and AI appointed Propitas to carry out Dilapidation Assessment Reports of its UK portfolio, comprising a number of office and high-tec business units. The client required a professional assessment of their potential dilapidations exposure, to allow them … Read More