John's background was originally in electrical engineering when he served in the Royal Navy as a Weapons Engineer. His naval career was cut short in 1996 due to a rugby injury which paved his way to a career in property. John gained experience as a project coordinator with a specialist design and build contractor and whilst working full-time completed a Building Surveying Degree at the University of Salford. He went on to gain experience with a number of commercial building surveying practices in Leeds, Manchester and London before setting up his own practice in 2008.
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Prior to Acquisition Surveys Instructed by potential occupiers to undertake technical due diligence surveys on a broad range of properties including Retail, Industrial, Office space and specialist property such as converted churches, chapels etc.
Dilapidations Provides advice to both landlords and tenants. Preparation of terminal and interim schedules of dilapidations. Presents a robust defence for tenants served with unfair dilapidations claims.
Residential Surveys Undertakes RICS Level 2 and Level 3 home surveys on a broad range of property for future owner occupiers or buy to let landlord.
Party Wall Matters Leading expert in Party Wall matters having prepared many hundreds of party wall awards and appointed by both building owners and adjoining owners
Contract Administration Undertaken various projects including extensions, alterations and new builds. Preparation of planning and building regulations applications, procurement under various routes and administration of the building contract
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