Business Details
Expert Property Valuations in Ringwood
Moses Rutland Chartered Surveyors Chartered Surveyors advise private and corporate clients on commercial and residential property matters, prioritising personal service and direct communication with qualified surveyors. Our holistic approach ensures clients maximise value from their property investments while receiving up-to-date, expert advice. Based in Ringwood, we serve an area spanning Southampton, Bournemouth, and Salisbury, extending west to Weymouth and east to Fareham.Our managing director, Phil Moses, leads a team committed to accessibility, accuracy, and clear reporting, combining decades of sector experience with local knowledge of regional property challenges. As an RICS Regulated Firm, we maintain rigorous professional standards across valuations, building surveys, and dispute resolution services.
Services
Residential Property Surveys
Commercial Valuations
Dispute Resolution
Expert Witness Reports
Building Reinstatement Assessments
Leasehold Reform Advice
Highlights and features
- Our surveyors combine private and public sector experience from large and small firms.
- We conduct more thorough site inspections than many competitors.
- All valuers are RICS Registered Valuers with expert witness qualifications.
- Surveyors possess detailed local knowledge of regional property challenges.
- We maintain a friendly, client-centric approach from initial consultation to completion.
Associations and certifications
- RICS
What people say
Prompt, efficient and professional
Polite, friendly and easy to deal with
Excellent administrative support
Pragmatic commercial approach
Specialist knowledge in trading businesses
Services
Residential Property Surveys
We provide RICS Homebuyer Reports, Condition Reports, and full Building Surveys assessing residential property condition and value. Our surveys identify structural issues, repair requirements, and market valuations to support informed purchase decisions. Services cover houses, flats, and specialist residential properties across southern England.
Commercial Valuations
Our RICS-registered valuers assess commercial properties for purchase, leasing, tax planning, and financial accounting purposes. We specialise in shops, offices, industrial units, and trading businesses including hotels and care homes. Valuations comply with SIPP/SSAS pension fund requirements and Charities Act legislation.
Dispute Resolution
We resolve property conflicts through expert witness reports and negotiation services for residential and commercial cases. Our RICS-accredited experts handle lease renewals, dilapidations, restrictive covenants, and professional negligence claims. Services include Single Joint Expert reports compliant with Civil Procedure Rules.
Expert Witness Reports
Our legally trained surveyors produce court-compliant expert reports on property valuation disputes and building defects. We act for claimants, defendants, and as Single Joint Experts in family and civil courts. Reports address matrimonial valuations, professional negligence, and restrictive covenant breaches with impartial analysis.
Leasehold Reform Advice
We advise leaseholders and freeholders on enfranchisement and lease extensions under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967. Our RICS-qualified team provides valuation assessments and negotiation support for house and flat owners seeking lease modifications or freehold purchases across southern England.
People
Phil Moses
Managing Director
RICS-qualified surveyor with extensive experience in residential and commercial valuations. Specialises in expert witness work and dispute resolution. Holds Advanced Professional Award in Expert Witness Evidence. Leads the firm's commitment to accessible, accurate property advice.
Gregor Cochrane
Registered Valuer and Surveyor
Experienced residential valuer with specialist knowledge of inheritance tax valuations. Has worked with the company since 2013, providing valuation expertise for probate and matrimonial cases across southern England.
Nadine Lewry
Office Manager
Provides administrative leadership with over 20 years' experience supporting property valuation teams. Ensures efficient operations and client communication for the Ringwood office.
Lyn Paknoham
Customer Service
Delivers client support with extensive property sector experience. Manages initial client inquiries and coordinates surveyor availability for residential and commercial instructions.
Questions
Which property types do your services cover?
We assess residential properties including houses, flats, and specialist housing. Commercial services cover shops, offices, industrial units, and trading businesses like hotels and care homes.
What geographical areas do you operate in?
Our primary coverage includes Hampshire, Dorset, and South Wiltshire, with a focus on Southampton, Bournemouth, Salisbury, and surrounding areas.
Do you provide expert witness services for property disputes?
Yes, our RICS-qualified experts produce court-compliant reports for lease disputes, building defects, and valuation conflicts under Civil Procedure Rules Part 35.
Can you assist with leasehold reform matters?
We provide valuation advice and negotiation support for lease extensions and freehold purchases under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967 across southern England.
What specialist valuation services do you offer?
We conduct valuations for inheritance tax, matrimonial disputes, pension funds (SIPP/SSAS), and Charities Act compliance with RICS-registered valuers.
