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:
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Inspection of subject properties, consideration of the issues and initial advice.
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Production of Court/RICS compliant Expert Witness reports for Court or Tribunal use.
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Discussions with the opposing Expert, in the latter stages to narrow issues in dispute.
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Full liaison with the instructing party/their legal advisers throughout.
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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.
