Carigiet Cowen

At Carigiet Cowen Chartered Surveyors, we pride ourselves on providing an expert, efficient, and personal service to all our clients. Our team of experienced surveyors and support staff are committed to delivering effective and practical solutions tailored to our clients' individual requirements and the demands of each new case.

Our Philosophy

Our commitment to providing a high level of professional ability and personalised service has enabled us to develop productive client relationships that are nurtured over time. Our simple yet successful philosophy is at the heart of all our work, ensuring that we consistently deliver exceptional results for our clients.

Our Services

We offer a comprehensive range of services, including property sales and lettings, acquisition, development, valuation, management, landlord and tenant, business rates, and consultancy. Our team has extensive knowledge and experience in all aspects of commercial property, allowing us to provide expert advice and guidance to our clients.

Property Sales and Lettings

Our property sales and lettings services include the sale of freehold and leasehold commercial property, as well as the letting of all types of commercial property. We have a detailed and up-to-date knowledge of market conditions, enabling us to provide a comprehensive and effective service in all types of commercial property agency.

Acquisition

We frequently act for clients in the acquisition of freehold and leasehold commercial property and land for owner occupation, investment, and development purposes. Our expertise and discretion ensure that our clients' requirements are fully realised as expeditiously as possible.

Development

We recognise the importance of identifying the most suitable uses for a site, whether it be a greenfield or brownfield, new build, or refurbishment opportunity. Our team has forged close links with developers of all types of property, giving us a unique insight into the process and enabling us to guide clients through the numerous pitfalls involved.

Valuation

We provide valuations on a regular basis to banks, property companies, private companies, and individuals for a whole range of purposes. Our comprehensive knowledge of the commercial property market enables us to provide thorough and detailed reports designed to meet clients' specific needs.

Management

Our management services include rent collection, service charge administration and reconciliation, and insurance-related services. We also provide asset management advice to ensure that each property asset with which we are involved retains maximum capital value in any given market.

Rating

We have expertise in negotiating rating appeals with the Valuation Office Agency, acting for ratepayers at Valuation Tribunal, and liaising with Billing Authorities to ensure that rates bills are calculated correctly. We also pursue a variety of rate relief strategies to mitigate ongoing business rates liabilities.

Rent Reviews and Lease Renewals

We have an in-depth understanding of Landlord & Tenant and Case Law, enabling us to apply detailed and up-to-date knowledge in this complex field to our clients' best advantage, whether they be landlord or tenant.

Expert Evidence

Whenever litigation threatens, we are able to provide expert evidence for submission to arbitrator or independent expert, or to the Court in lease renewal and interim rental proceedings.