Business Details
Chartered Surveyors in Carlisle
Carigiet Cowen is a highly respected firm of Chartered Surveyors based in Carlisle, delivering expert, efficient, and personal service to clients across commercial property sectors. With a commitment to professionalism regulated by RICS, we specialise in property sales, lettings, acquisitions, development, valuations, and consultancy. Our team combines deep local market knowledge with national expertise, serving a diverse client base including financial institutions, developers, and public sector organisations. We prioritise tailored solutions, leveraging decades of collective experience to meet individual client needs.Operating throughout Cumbria, North Lancashire, the North East, and South West Scotland, we maintain a reputation for integrity and excellence. Our services are underpinned by a dedication to transparency, technical proficiency, and long-term client relationships. We actively engage in property management, business rates advisory, and expert witness services, ensuring comprehensive support for all property-related requirements.
Services
Property Sales
Property Lettings
Acquisition
Development
Valuation
Property Management
Business Rates
Rent Reviews
Expert Evidence
Consultancy
Highlights and features
- We are regulated by RICS, ensuring adherence to the highest professional standards.
- Our directors have over 20 years' experience in commercial property sectors.
- We offer tailored solutions for property acquisitions and disposals nationwide.
- We provide specialist business rates advisory services to reduce client liabilities.
- Our team maintains strong local authority and developer networks for effective outcomes.
Associations and certifications
- RICS
Services
Property Sales
We facilitate commercial property sales with strategic marketing and market insights. Our team negotiates optimal terms for freehold and leasehold transactions, serving investors and occupiers. Expertise spans offices, retail, industrial, and development sites.
Property Lettings
Our lettings service covers commercial property leasing with advice on terms and market positioning. We manage tenant acquisition and lease agreements for diverse property types, ensuring swift and beneficial outcomes for landlords.
Valuation
RICS-certified valuations for banks, companies, and individuals. We deliver detailed reports compliant with RICS standards, covering investment, accounting, and tax purposes with accuracy and market expertise.
Business Rates
Specialist business rates consultancy including appeals, tribunal representation, and liability mitigation. We negotiate with valuation offices and implement relief strategies to reduce ongoing costs for commercial clients.
Development
We guide clients through property development opportunities, from site selection to planning and funding. Our services include feasibility studies, design input, and stakeholder coordination to maximise returns on residential and commercial projects.
People
Richard Percival
Director
Chartered Surveyor with 25+ years' experience in industrial property and development. Specialises in agency and market strategy, leveraging extensive contacts across public and private sectors to deliver client solutions.
Iain Henderson
Director
Property management and rating expert with 30 years' industry experience. Focuses on landlord-tenant relations, rent reviews, and business rates advisory, serving institutional and public sector clients across the UK.
Ben Blain
Director
Retail sector specialist with expertise in Carlisle and Cumbrian market dynamics. Manages retail transactions and lease renewals for national retailers and local businesses, combining local insight with national trends.
Mike Beales
Surveyor
Industrial and office agency specialist with valuation expertise. Acts for tenants, landlords, and charitable organisations, providing strategic advice on acquisitions, disposals, and lease negotiations across North West England.
Amelia Harrison
Surveyor
Emerging professional in agency and property management, supporting commercial clients with lettings and asset management. Currently pursuing a Masters in Real Estate Surveying while delivering practical solutions for Carlisle-based instructions.
Questions
What commercial property services do you offer?
We provide sales, lettings, valuations, development consultancy, property management, business rates advisory, and rent review services for commercial properties across Cumbria and nationally.
Are you regulated by RICS?
Yes, Carigiet Cowen is regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, ensuring adherence to strict professional and ethical standards.
Which areas do you cover?
We operate throughout Cumbria, North Lancashire, North East England, and South West Scotland, with specialist services available nationally.
Can you help with business rates appeals?
Yes, our team negotiates with valuation offices, represents clients at tribunals, and implements strategies to reduce business rates liabilities for commercial properties.
