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

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 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