Case Studies

City Buildings, Carrington Street, Nottingham

Undertaking a Pre-acquisition report on one of Nottingham’s most iconic 19th Century buildings, on behalf of purchasers. The building extends to approximately 5,000 m2 (54,000 sq. ft) and our detailed report commented not only on structure, fabric and condition but provided advice in relation to external repairs and the works proposed in adapting and modernising…

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Denham, Uxbridge

Acting as an Expert and providing advice in relation to water ingress in communal areas of the building, advising on remedial works, and quality monitoring the remedial works ensuring the works were completed in a satisfactory manner. Client confidential

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Kings Cross, London

Instructed by the Residents Association to provide an Expert Witness Report in relation to a dispute arising from a leaking roof, providing opinion on the reasons for the roofs failure and remedial action required. Attending Tribunal and appearing as Expert Witness. Client confidential

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Yaxley, Peterborough

Instructed to produce a Schedule of Condition, on an industrial unit comprising warehouse with ancillary offices, thereby limiting the repair, redecoration and yield up provisions at lease end. Client confidential

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Warrington South Industrial Estate

Instructed by the new Tenant to produce a Schedule of Condition, in relation to the warehouse unit extending to approximately 930 m2 (10,000 sq. ft), limiting their repair, redecoration & yield up obligations under the terms of a fully repairing and insuring lease. Client confidential

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Daybrook, Nottingham

Instructed by the Landlord to prepare a Terminal Schedule of Dilapidations in respect of the retail warehouse unit, and undertaking negotiations with the Tenant enabling settlement of the claim. Client confidential

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Hedgend, Southampton

Instructed to prepare an Anticipated Dilapidations Report in respect of warehouse and office accommodation extending to around 3,600 m2 (38,950 sq. ft) on behalf of the occupier. Providing advice in relation to the client undertaking the dilapidations works prior to lease end. Client confidential

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Bestwood Business Park, Nottingham

Instructed by the occupier to provide an Anticipated Dilapidations Report on warehouse premises extending to around 5,575m2 (60,000 sq. ft). This enabled the company to prepare for the future and make decisions in respect of their operations from the property. Client confidential

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Willenhall, West Midlands

Instructed to prepare a Terminal Schedule of Dilapidations in respect of the property comprising a warehouse and premises, and monitoring and signing off the dilapidations works subsequently undertaken by the Tenant, to the Landlords satisfaction. Client confidential

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Nursery, Ashbourne, Derbyshire

Instructed to prepare a Terminal Schedule of Dilapidations in respect of a commercial nursery and premises, and then provide advice on negotiations with the Tenant enabling the client to secure full and final settlement of the matter. Client confidential

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Millenium Business Park, Mansfield

Before After Acting on behalf of a private individual, who required advice on designing and building his own industrial unit for the relocation of his manufacturing business, we have been involved from the early stages initially by providing a cost appraisal for the build, developing the project into a ‘design and build’ contract, managing all…

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Bridlesmith Walk, Nottingham

Initially instructed to provide a PPM report on the Grade II Listed Arcade which runs between Bridlesmith Gate and Fletcher Gate, and comprises, retail, office and student apartment, we were engaged to specify, tender and Contract Administer the external repair and refurbishment works on behalf of the Landlord. Client Confidential

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Ground Floor, 35 Leicester Road, Anstey

Acting on behalf of a local business who required advice in relation to a potential relocation we have assisted by providing a Pre-acquisition report & costing advice in relation to proposed alterations, dilapidations advice on their existing property as well as providing support in negotiating a new letting. Client confidential

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One Thorsbey Street, Nottingham

The last remaining original Boots factory building, located in the heart of Nottingham’s Creative Quarter, One Thorsbey Street is now occupied by a Not-for-profit organisation providing studio spaces, project space and art production facilities for its members and clients. We were instructed to undertake a Pre-acquisition Survey on behalf of the occupier.

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The Ossington, Newark

A grade II* listed mixed retail and apartment building standing on a corner plot in a prominent position on the main road into Newark. Appointed on behalf of the landlord to prepare a Planned Preventative Maintenance Report, reporting on the current condition of the building and identifying necessary repair and ongoing maintenance works over a…

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Unit 15, Flying Horse Walk, Nottingham

UNIT 15, FLYING HORSE WALK, NOTTINGHAM Grade II Listed Retail property in Nottingham City Centre Acted on behalf of Landlord to prepare and issue a priced Terminal Schedule of Dilapidations and to contract administrate the dilapidation works. Competitive tenders in line with priced schedule and full costs recovered from outgoing tenant.

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Unit 9, Drakeside Court, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottingham

UNIT 9, DRAKESIDE COURT, SUTTON-IN-ASHFIELD, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE Modern light industrial warehouse and office unit. Appointed by owner/occupier to design, procure and administrate mezzanine installation, fit out and refurbishment of recently acquired premises. Works included installation of new mezzanine floor and office accommodation, reconfiguration of existing internal space and full fit out, including introduction of new external…

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Middlemarch Office Park Coventry

MIDDLEMARCH OFFICE PARK, COVENTRY Office Park comprising 9 buildings set within an established Office Park located to the south east of Coventry City Centre. 95,000 sq ft. Purpose built. Appointed by prospective purchaser acquiring the investment freehold to inspect and prepare a Building Survey Report which included a report on condition, anticipated capital repair costs…

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206 Derby Road Nottingham

206 DERBY ROAD, NOTTINGHAM A purpose built office building close to Nottingham City Centre. Acted on behalf of landlord to prepare and issue a priced Terminal Schedule of Dilapidations, including co-ordinating input of specialist sub-consultants, as part of lease surrender.

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Bridlesmith Gate Nottingham

BRIDLESMITH GATE, NOTTINGHAM Grade II listed 4-storey property and buildings comprising a Shopping Arcade in Nottingham City Centre. Instructed on behalf of the landlord to prepare a 10 year term. Programme of planned maintenance to establish service charge contributions.

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Exchange Arcade Nottingham

EXCHANGE ARCADE, NOTTINGHAM A grade II listed mixed retail and office building forming part of the Council House and Exchange Arcade building in Nottingham City Centre. Appointed on behalf of the landlord to prepare a Planned Preventative Maintenance Report, reporting on the current condition of the building and identifying necessary repair and ongoing maintenance works…

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Building Survey Case Study by Arc Building Consultancy Ltd REPAVING THE MALL WITHIN EXCHANGE ARCADE

Repaving The Mall Within Exchange Arcade

REPAVING THE MALL WITHIN EXCHANGE ARCADE Existing York stone paving had already been turned and a phased approach was required to ensure the retail areas could remain open. Involved close liaison and negotiation with the planners, listed building officer and English Heritage with stone samples taken to identify the original quarry to source a similar…

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Building Survey Case Study by Arc Building Consultancy Ltd KIMBERLEY SCHOOL NEWDIGATE STREET NOTTINGHAM

Kimberley School, Newdigate Street, Nottingham

KIMBERLEY SCHOOL, NEWDIGATE STREET, NOTTINGHAM The School was changing from State to Academy status and required a priced condition survey of the fabric outlining the condition, the necessary repairs and budgets. As a school it has a variety of period single storey buildings, 1960/70 modular clasp buildings and more recent specialist DT and Arts blocks.…

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Building Survey Case Study by Arc Building Consultancy Ltd ARENA APARTMENTS NOTTINGHAM

Arena Apartments, Nottingham

ARENA APARTMENTS, NOTTINGHAM Appointed by the residents association to investigate and report on water leaks and damage from a top floor apartment. The initial report was to identify if the leak was due to poor base build or as a result of a residents DIY. The responsible party was liable for the payment of a…

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Building Survey Case Study by Arc Building Consultancy Ltd 5 FRIAR GATE DERBY

5 Friar Gate, Derby

5 FRIAR GATE, DERBY A period property undergoing extensive refurbishment to provide a restaurant and bar over 3 floors. Appointed to compile a building reinstatement valuation for insurance purposes. A detailed survey was undertaken to schedule the listed and period parts of the property to enable a detail assessment to be made.

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Building Survey Case Study by Arc Building Consultancy Ltd BUSINESS ACQUISITION

Business Aquisition

BUSINESS ACQUISITION A financial company was looking to acquire a smaller High Street business comprising 12 properties based around Manchester, Birmingham and London. We inspected all properties and provided advice on the lease arrangements, current condition and ongoing liability so that liabilities could be fully assessed.

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3-4 Kayes Walk, Nottingham

3-4 KAYES WALK, NOTTINGHAM A grade II period property in the Lace Market area of Nottingham. Appointed by the tenant to undertake the necessary repair and decoration works to comply with their Lease to enable the Lease break to come into effect in April 2012. Works comprised slate roof repairs, brick repairs, specialist timber repairs…

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Building Survey Case Study by Arc Building Consultancy Ltd Picture Works Nottingham

The Pictureworks, Nottingham

5 year old residential development beside Nottingham train station. A Pension fund was looking to acquire the freehold from receivers as an income stream to supplement their spread of assets. Significant defects were noted due to the property not being fully completed prior to the developer going into receivership. Problems included poor balcony fixings, loose…

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Unit 4, Blenheim Industrial Estate, Nottingham

UNIT 4G, BLENHEIM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, NOTTINGHAM Investment acquisition of small industrial unit, fitted out by the tenant to provide extensive office and small warehouse accommodation. Built circa 2005, of steel frame portal frame construction with plasticised cladding with internal lining panel. Provided a pre acquisition survey and report and building reinstatement valuation.

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Unit 23 & 24 Mannerside Industrial Estate, Redditch

UNIT 23 AND 24, MANNERSIDE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, REDDITCH Acquisition for owner occupation and comprises two units connected into one provided extensive office and warehouse accommodation. Steel frame construction with a flat roof with interim steel columns encased in concrete with steel cladding and felted flat roof, constructed circa 1970/80. Provided a pre acquisition survey and…

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Unit 3, Alcester

UNIT 3, ALCESTER Investment acquisition of an office and warehouse/industrial building. A two and three storey  insitu concrete office building with a steel portal frame industrial unit. Currently let and fully occupied. Provided pre acquisition advice and report and organised and managed concrete testing.

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Building Survey Case Study by Arc Building Consultancy Ltd Unit 1 Fulwood Ind Est Junction 28 M1

Unit 1, Fulwood Industrial Estate, J28 M1

UNIT 1 FULWOOD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, J28 M1 Acquisition of a vacant industrial warehouse unit for occupation. Tenant looking to take a 10 year lease with a 2 year break option on a Full Repairing and Insuring basis. Advised the prospective tenant on the current condition and the required works to place the property back in…

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Pegasus House, Peterborough

PEGASUS HSE, PETERBOROUGH A modern office development under single occupancy with circa 100,000 sq ft of net lettable office accommodation. Appointed by a prospective purchaser acquiring the investment freehold to prepare a building survey report which included a report on condition, building reinstatement valuation and repair costs. Acquisition value circa £11,000,000

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Building Survey Case Study by Arc Building Consultancy Ltd 122-124 Colmore Row Birmingham

122-124 Colmore Street, Birmingham

122 – 124 COLMORE ROW, BIRMINGHAM, B3 3AP Grade II * listed arts and crafts office building in Birmingham. Appointed to compile an anticipated dilapidations liability to help assist with a possible lease surrender. As a period property extensive liaison with the listed building officer was required. Anticipated liability £300,000

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High Street, Stowmarket

HIGH STREET, STOWMARKET, SUFFOLK Leased retail unit with flat/maisonette over. Appointed by the Landlord to prepare and negotiate a terminal schedule of dilapidations for both the retail and residential units.

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Building Survey Case Study by Arc Building Consultancy Ltd Lloyds Lower Parliment Street Nottingham

Lower Parliment Street, Nottingham

LOWER PARLIAMENT STREET, NOTTINGHAM Multi let period commercial property in the retail district of Nottingham City Centre. Appointed on behalf of landlord to prepare and negotiate a terminal schedule of dilapidations to the 1st floor office suite.

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