Business Details
Your Trusted Chartered Surveyors in Manchester
Thomson Chartered Surveyors, regulated by RICS, has established itself as a trusted authority in property valuation and advisory services since its inception. Based in Manchester city centre, our expertise extends nationwide, combining local market knowledge with national sector insights. Our team delivers tailored solutions across residential and commercial property valuations, expert witness testimony, and complex development appraisals. With decades of collective experience, we specialise in Section 18 dilapidations valuations and social housing advisory services for housing associations. Our commitment to RICS standards ensures clients receive accurate, defensible valuations even in volatile market conditions. We provide strategic development advice to private developers and statutory bodies, navigating compulsory purchase processes with precision.Our landlord and tenant services balance the needs of both parties through evidence-based rental assessments. The firm's deep engagement with housing associations, including board-level experience, informs our pragmatic approach to social housing challenges. We maintain rigorous adherence to professional ethics while delivering responsive, client-focused service. Our track record in high-profile litigation support demonstrates our ability to simplify complex valuation matters. This combination of technical excellence and personal service has cemented our reputation as industry leaders.
Services
Valuations
Expert Witness
Compulsory Purchase
Development Advice
Social Housing
Landlord and Tenant
Highlights and features
- Regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
- Decades of experience in property valuation and expert witness testimony
- Specialised Section 18 dilapidations valuation expertise
- Established advisory relationships with over 50 housing associations
- Personalised service combining local insight with national expertise
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
Services
Valuations
We provide accurate residential and commercial property valuations adhering to RICS standards. Our services cover market value assessments, portfolio valuations, and discounted cash-flow analyses for both landlords and tenants. Expertise extends to complex valuation scenarios requiring detailed growth projections and market analysis.
Expert Witness
Our RICS-regulated experts deliver defensible valuation reports for legal proceedings, including matrimonial cases and dilapidations under Section 18(1) of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1927. We provide impartial evidence to courts and act as sole experts in property-related litigation matters.
Compulsory Purchase
We advise on valuation and compensation matters arising from statutory compulsory purchase orders. Our services help clients navigate complex compensation frameworks when local authorities acquire land for development projects, ensuring fair market value assessment.
Development Advice
We offer strategic guidance on property development projects, from initial feasibility assessments to detailed outcome projections. Our advice covers planning considerations, market viability, and financial appraisal for private developers and statutory bodies.
Social Housing
We provide specialist valuation and development appraisal services for housing associations and local authorities. Our expertise includes Right to Buy valuations, scheme appraisals, and discounted cash-flow analyses aligned with government housing policies and funding requirements.
Questions
What valuation services do you offer?
We provide residential and commercial property valuations, portfolio assessments, and specialist valuations for litigation and compulsory purchase cases, all conducted to RICS standards.
Do you provide expert witness services for legal cases?
Yes, we prepare valuation reports for litigation matters including matrimonial cases and dilapidations claims under Section 18(1) of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1927.
What development advice can you provide?
We offer feasibility assessments, market analysis, and financial appraisals for development projects, helping clients evaluate options and potential outcomes.
Do you work with housing associations?
Yes, we provide valuation and development advice to over 50 housing associations, including scheme appraisals and discounted cash-flow analyses for funding applications.
How are your services regulated?
All our valuation services adhere to Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) guidelines, ensuring consistent quality and professional standards across all assignments.
What areas do you cover?
While based in Manchester, we operate nationwide, providing valuation and advisory services across the entire UK property market.
