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
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
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
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
A Race Against Time
Propitas were engaged by a major logistics operator to project manage the fit-out of a large distribution facility totalling 164,000 square feet. This followed the successful acquisition of the property with Propitas undertaking a pre-acquisition building survey and schedule of condition. Working to an accelerated … Read More
Propitas completes midlands logistics hub fit out
Propitas were engaged by a major logistics operator to project manage the fit-out of a large distribution facility totalling 164,000 square feet. This followed the successful acquisition of the property with Propitas undertaking a pre-acquisition building survey and schedule of condition. Working to an accelerated … Read More
Propitas London Office Appoints New Chartered Surveyor
Propitas are delighted to announce that Adam Bray has joined the Propitas London team. Adam is a Chartered Building Surveyor and brings with him a wealth of knowledge in both project and professional services delivery. Harvey James, Director and head of the London office, commented … Read More
Propitas attend IPF midlands annual dinner
Director, Chris Hodgson, attended the Birmingham IPF dinner on Thursday 24 October, as a guest of Tim Rayner of Irwin Mitchell LLP. Lord William Hague was the guest speaker, who provided a light hearted take on all things political. A superb event and a great … Read More
TECHNICAL DUE DILIGENCE COMPLETED IN £7M DEAL
Propitas were instructed by their client, Bizspace, to complete the technical due diligence in a recent £7m acquisition on Nottingham’s Park Row. … Read More
Phase 2 of Refurbishment Scheme Completed
Following the recent completion of Phase 1 in July, Propitas have now certified completion of the final phase of the Cat A refurbishment of a third office suite and associated WCs at Lakeside North Harbour, Portsmouth. The project was completed on time and within budget, … Read More
Waterstones Portfolio Surveys
This summer Propitas have been appointed to inspect and report on Waterstones’ entire property portfolio across the UK, Republic of Ireland and mainland Europe. As a major retail operator and expanding business it is essential that Waterstones fully understand their property needs. No such exercise … 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