Strategy

We undertake strategic reviews for occupiers to assist senior management to formulate  a real estate strategy that matches closely the demands of the core business strategy.

Real estate is a major risk factor, especially for retail businesses, where any misalignment between the core business demand and its property costs can lead to significant losses and even business failure.

Systems and processes

Both Stephen and Peter have been involved for many years in the development and improvements of systems and processes in property strategy and management.

Peter has advised major banks, property companies and retailers on systems improvements.

Stephen has been an advocate of innovation and the application of technology in the management of property investments throughout his career and he has considerable experience in process design and change management.

Property Search and Relocation Services

• Premises Search
  • Whether you are looking for new office premises, warehouse space or a new retail location we can help you to find the right premises, in the right location and at the right price.
• Space Planning
  • we will help you to plan your space to maximise productive use, and where appropriate help you to adapt you businesses processes to fit your new location.
• Move management
  • we are experienced at ensuring that the move to your new premises goes smoothly and that your staff suffer as little disruption as possible. Allowing them to concentrate on running your business.

Footprint optimisation and costs reduction

It is often very hard to reduce the size of your occupational footprint in a cost efficient manner.

We can undertake inspection of relevant properties and  review the terms of the leases to allow us to  report on cost implications of disposals.

Recept will produce for you a marketing report outlining  the optimum  method of disposal whether by way of assignment / sub-letting / early lease surrender and we will the manage the process to maximise returns / minimise costs.

lease consultancy

• Lease Renewals
  • strategy is key, is the market rising or falling or is your landlord under funding pressure?
  • we will help you to understand your negotiating position and guide you through the process 

• Rent Reviews
  • having conducted countless rent review for landlords we understand both the legal arguments and the commercial realities – combining to get the best deal for you

• Service Charges
  • we  can undertake service charge audits, both from a financial and legal view using the information gained to negotiate reduction and remove inappropriate charges
  • we can benchmark insurance premiums to ensure that you are getting value for money

Facilities Management

Facilities management tends to be a low margin business, and as such it is very difficult to source quality management at an affordable cost.

We provide a 'management' service to clients to assist them in tendering and procuring services in a cost effective manner with carefully designed service level targets to ensure that quality of service is maintained.

Having chaired Broadgate Estates, one of the most respected 'niche' facilities management companies in the UK, Peter is well positioned to understand the needs of customers and the delivery of FM services.