Business Details
15 Years
experience
Your Trusted Commercial Property Partner in Cambridge
Robinson Layer is an independent practice of Chartered Commercial Property Surveyors providing sound, unbiased advice across a range of property sectors. Formed by the merger in 2011 of Robinson Property Consultants and Layer Associates, whose roots go back to 1974, we pride ourselves on creating and maintaining long-term working relationships with Landlords, Occupiers, Investors, and Developers throughout the Greater Cambridgeshire area. Our multidisciplinary team of Chartered Surveyors has a demonstrated track record of providing client-led solutions, delivering the highest levels of service and value.We offer a comprehensive level of commercial property services including agency, investment, development, valuation, lease consultancy, and property management to a range of clients, gained from decades of hands-on experience. Our ethos centres on acting with integrity, responsibility, and confidentiality, ensuring our clients' needs remain our primary focus.
Services
Valuation
Lease Consultancy
Property Management
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We have over 45 years of combined experience in commercial property services.
- Our multidisciplinary team of Chartered Surveyors delivers client-led solutions.
- We specialise in the Greater Cambridgeshire commercial property market.
- Our long-term client relationships demonstrate consistent service excellence.
- We combine local market knowledge with national regulatory compliance.
Associations and certifications
- RICS
What people say
Exceptional standard
Professional and thorough
Successful and reasonably priced
Impressive local knowledge
No hesitation in recommending
Services
Valuation
Our valuation service provides accurate assessments for commercial properties, supporting informed decision-making for investors and developers. We combine market analysis with regulatory compliance to deliver reliable valuations across office, industrial, retail, and development land sectors. Clients benefit from our RICS-accredited expertise and deep local market knowledge.
Lease Consultancy
We offer strategic lease consultancy for landlords and tenants, covering negotiation, compliance, and portfolio management. Our team ensures terms align with client objectives while adhering to legal standards. With decades of experience, we provide practical solutions for commercial lease agreements in dynamic market conditions.
Property Management
Our property management service oversees diverse commercial portfolios, including industrial units, offices, and retail spaces. We focus on maintaining asset value through proactive maintenance, tenant relations, and financial reporting. Clients receive tailored management plans to optimise returns and ensure long-term property performance.
People
Mark Robinson
Partner Property & Asset Management
Mark has worked in Cambridge commercial property since 1978, co-founding Sumpster Robinson Associates in 1992. He now leads property management operations, leveraging his extensive experience to ensure client satisfaction and business growth.
Steven Harvey
Partner Agency & Investment
Steven is a Chartered Surveyor with 20 years in the Greater Cambridge property market. He specialises in commercial property transactions across office, industrial, and retail sectors, combining local expertise with strategic investment advice for clients.
Nick Brammar
Principal Consultant Valuation & Lease Consultancy
Nick is a RICS Registered Valuer with over 20 years' experience, specialising in commercial property valuation and lease consultancy. He provides expert advice for private and public sector clients across the East of England, focusing on development land and high-profile projects.
Questions
What commercial property services do you offer?
We provide valuation, lease consultancy, property management, agency, investment, and development services for commercial properties in the Cambridgeshire region.
Which areas do you cover?
Our primary focus is Greater Cambridgeshire, including Cambridge city, business parks, and surrounding industrial and retail hubs.
How does your property management service work?
We oversee portfolio maintenance, tenant relations, and financial reporting, tailoring management plans to optimise asset performance and client returns.
Are your valuations RICS-compliant?
Yes, our valuations adhere to RICS standards, conducted by accredited professionals with extensive local market expertise.
