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Professional Services

It is critical to know what your property assets are worth for many different reasons.  Whether you own property as an investment or you lease business premises, you will require professional advice at times in order to make prudent property decisions.
 
We have an experienced and professionally qualified team able to deliver the advice required.  Our knowledge and research of local and regional markets ensures our advice will be up to date, focused and market sensitive.
 
Our team of Chartered Surveyors work in compliance with the requirements of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) offering a high standard of customer service.

    Litigation

    Property litigation is now far more prevalent and disputes concerning property use, rights and ownership often require the expertise of RICS qualified property valuers. We are well versed in providing/giving such advice on property related disputes, fulfilling the role of Expert Witness in compliance with Court and Tribunal protocol.  We can be appointed by one party to a dispute or act as a single Joint Expert between the parties.

    These services include:

    • Inspection of subject properties, consideration of the issues and initial advice.
    • Production of Court/RICS compliant Expert Witness reports for Court or Tribunal use.
    • Discussions with the opposing Expert, in the latter stages to narrow issues in dispute.
    • Full liaison with the instructing party/their legal advisers throughout.
    • Attendance in Court/Tribunal giving Expert Evidence as an Expert Witness.
    We have experience in dealing with a wide range of both commercial and residential property valuation disputes including on rights of way, extent of land ownership and on matrimonial matters.  Our role as an Expert Witness also extends to rent reviews and lease renewals when referred to Court or Arbitration.
     
     
     

    Housing Associations & Local Authorities

    We provide a range of advice to many Housing Associations and Local Authorities on:

    • Site acquisition/development and site market value, including any commercial element.
    • Residential market rents and market values of individual units.
    • Affordable Housing values.
    Neil Cooper
    Director
    Neil heads the Professional Services Team based in Crawley and his expertise covers Valuations,  Landlord and Tenant matters and Litigation/Expert Witness work.   Neil is a former Chairperson of and a current Advisor to the Crawley Town Centre Business Improvement District (BID). He has a passion for playing various sports albeit his golf could be better. He is a Brighton and Hove Albion season ticket holder.  
    T: 01293 401040 M: 07798 654154
    cooper@graves-jenkins.com
    Phil Graves
    Director
    Phil is one of the founding Directors of Graves Jenkins, alongside the late Richard Jenkins, in 1993. Approaching 40 years’ property experience specialising in commercial agency, investment and development sectors. President of BHEAA in 2010. Executive Member of BHEP. Co-founder of Construction Voice with the Chamber of Commerce. A charity fundraiser. Married with twin boys, a keen sports follower and a single figure handicap golfer.
    T: 01273 701070 M: 07970 747197
    graves@gravesjenkins.com
    Alex Roberts
    Associate Director
    Alex started his career in the commercial property industry in 2014, working within all sectors along the south coast.  He is based within the Crawley office to assist the Agency and Professional Services teams.  Alex is a keen sportsman and plays football, tennis and golf – albeit not consistently!
    T: 01293 401040 M: 07795 212798
    roberts@graves-jenkins.com
    Jill Durrant
    PA to David Bessant and Neil Cooper
    PA
    01293 401040
    durrant@graves-jenkins.com
    Adam Nelson
    Associate Director
    Adam forms part of the Professional Services Team and is based in the Crawley office. He specialises in Landlord and Tenant and valuation across the south coast markets. As an RICS Registered Valuer, Adam also advises residential clients on premiums for leasehold enfranchisement and extensions under the Leasehold Reform Housing and Urban Development Act 1993. Outside of work, he enjoys getting out with his dog, travelling when he can and keeping fit.        
    T: 01293 401040 M: 07561 108597
    nelson@graves-jenkins.com
    David Bessant
    Director
    David heads the Commercial Agency Department based in the Crawley office with a “hands on – can do” approach.  In addition to Commercial Agency Services he advises clients on a wide range of property issues including Asset Management, Investment and Development opportunities. 
    T: 01293 401040 M: 07767 422530
    bessant@graves-jenkins.com
    Nicholas Booker
    Associate Director
    Nicholas is a Chartered Building Surveyor who’s broad experience of Residential and Commercial properties includes Surveys, Dilapidations, Defect Analysis, Specification Writing, Contract Administration and Party Wall. Nicholas is a Parent Governor at his children’s school and the treasurer of their PTA. He is a member of his local model railway club and regularly takes his children cycling along the Worth and Forest ways when he isn’t visiting the Bluebell Railway or his family back home in Cornwall.  
    T: 01293 401040 M: 07747 218754
    booker@graves-jenkins.com
    Thomas Neal
    Associate Director
    Thomas works in our Crawley office across the Professional Services and Commercial Agency teams. He has 8 years of experience as a valuer and agent in the local market. He lives in Lewes with his fiancé and enjoys running, cycling and walking on the South Downs.
    T: 01293 401040 M: 07402 029513
    neal@graves-jenkins.com
    Stephen Oliver
    Director
    Stephen has 32 years agency experience specialising in commercial property including the investment and development markets. Clients receive rounded and tailored advice to help exceed their aspirations. Stephen is married with 3 children, lives in Brighton, and is occasionally found mountain biking on the South Downs.   
    T: 01293 401040 M: 07786 577323
    oliver@graves-jenkins.com
    Hannah Cruttenden
    PA / Secretary
    PA/Secretary
    01293 401040
    cruttenden@graves-jenkins.com
    Oli Graves
    Senior Negotiator
    Born in Brighton, Oli leads the Commercial Property Agency in our Brighton Office where landlords, buyers and prospective tenants can expect both quality service and communication. After graduating from West Palm Beach, Florida with an MBA, Oli is now a fully qualified Personal Trainer and Nutritionist.
    T: 01273 701070 M: 07435 099764
    oli@gravesjenkins.com
    Toby Graves
    Commercial Negotiator
    T: 01273 701070 M: 07818 569243
    toby@gravesjenkins.com
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