Business Details
Expert Property Consultancy Services
Scanlans Consultant Surveyors brings together a wide range of expertise in surveying, valuation, and property development, offering clients a complete range of services across commercial, industrial, retail, and residential sectors. With a trading history exceeding 170 years, we have built a reputation for providing reliable, flexible, and competitively priced services while maintaining a personal, partner-led approach. Our client base spans multinational corporations, institutions, small businesses, and private individuals, with a significant portion of our work originating from personal recommendations. We specialise in commercial property valuations, expert witness services, LPA receiverships, compulsory purchase, leasehold extension advice, and property development consultancy. Our team of RICS-accredited professionals combines deep market knowledge with technical expertise to deliver tailored solutions for complex property challenges.Operating from offices in Birmingham, London, and Manchester, we provide nationwide coverage supported by a coordinated network of local experts. Our commitment to innovation is demonstrated through the use of advanced technology for property data analysis and reporting. We maintain long-standing relationships with lenders, developers, and legal professionals, underpinned by our track record of successful dispute resolution and arbitration cases. Our strategic property advice helps organisations optimise their real estate assets while minimising operational costs. This combination of heritage, technical proficiency, and client-focused service delivery positions us as trusted advisors in the property sector.
Services
Commercial Valuations
Expert Witness Services
LPA Receiverships
Compulsory Purchase Advice
Leasehold Extensions
Development Appraisals
Landlord & Tenant Advice
Section 106 Negotiations
Project Monitoring
Blight Compensation Claims
Highlights and features
- We offer 170+ years of property sector expertise across valuations and dispute resolution
- Our partner-led service combines local market knowledge with national coverage
- We hold RICS accreditation for professional valuation and surveying standards
- We provide nationwide leasehold enfranchisement services with competitive fees
- Our team includes NARA-registered LPA Receivers with 30+ years of receivership experience
Associations and certifications
- RICS
- ALEP
Services
Commercial Property Valuations
We provide RICS-accredited commercial property valuations for lending purposes, tax assessments, and dispute resolution. Our surveyors utilise advanced market data tools and maintain Registered Valuer accreditation. With offices in Birmingham, London and Manchester, we cover all property types including retail, office and industrial assets across England and Wales.
Expert Witness Services
Our expert witness team handles property-related disputes involving negligent valuations, boundary issues, and Japanese Knotweed claims. We prepare independent reports and provide court testimony for both claimants and defendants. Our surveyors have extensive arbitration experience in commercial lease disputes and property damage cases.
LPA Receiverships
As NARA and RICS-registered LPA Receivers, we manage distressed property assets across England and Wales. Our services include valuation, property management, and strategic sales to maximise returns for lenders. We handle both residential and commercial receiverships with a focus on avoiding forced sales through our multidisciplinary approach.
Compulsory Purchase Advice
We advise property owners on compulsory purchase orders and blight claims. Our specialists negotiate compensation with acquiring authorities for HS2, road schemes, and redevelopment projects. We handle valuation assessments, disturbance claims, and Section 106 agreement negotiations to ensure fair compensation for affected businesses and residents.
Leasehold Enfranchisement
As ALEP members, we provide valuation advice for leasehold extensions and collective enfranchisement. Our services cover premium calculations, negotiation support, and dispute resolution for residential property owners. We work with housing associations and individual leaseholders to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and secure fair market terms.
People
Neil Inman
Managing Partner
Neil leads our Birmingham office and specialises in receiverships and development. With RICS, NARA and MARLA accreditations, he provides expert valuation advice and acts as court-appointed receiver for commercial properties across England and Wales.
Ian Stanistreet
Consultant
Ian specialises in compulsory purchase and landlord & tenant matters from our Manchester office. With FRICS accreditation, he advises on property compensation claims and planning disputes, combining technical expertise with practical commercial solutions for affected property owners.
Andrew Holmes
Consultant
Based in London, Andrew brings 35+ years' experience in commercial and residential valuations. A RICS member, he provides expert witness testimony and valuation services for both private and institutional clients involved in property disputes and development projects.
Questions
What property sectors do you specialise in?
We cover commercial, industrial, retail and residential sectors across England and Wales, with particular expertise in valuation, dispute resolution and development consultancy.
Are your valuers professionally accredited?
All our valuers hold RICS accreditation, with additional specialists registered with NARA, MARLA and ALEP for specific service areas like receiverships and leasehold matters.
How do you handle compulsory purchase claims?
Our CPO specialists negotiate compensation with acquiring authorities, handle disturbance claims, and provide valuation assessments to ensure property owners receive fair market value for their assets.
Can you assist with lease extension valuations?
As ALEP members, we provide lease extension premium calculations, collective enfranchisement valuations, and negotiation support for residential property owners and housing associations.
Do you operate nationwide?
Yes, with offices in Birmingham, London and Manchester, we provide nationwide coverage supported by our network of regional property experts and local market knowledge.
