Business Details
16 Years
experience
Commercial Property Surveyors in Manchester
Simon Alexander Consulting is an independent surveying practice established in 2010 by Simon Wanderer, a Chartered Valuation Surveyor with extensive expertise in the UK property market. Our founder trained with the Valuation Office Agency and gained further experience at CB Richard Ellis, the UK's largest property consultancy. We specialise in commercial property services, including business rates, compulsory purchase, healthcare valuations, and transaction advice, serving clients ranging from private individuals to PLCs.Our commitment to technical expertise, transparent charges, and clear communication has earned us a strong reputation, with most new instructions coming through personal recommendation. We hold memberships with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and the Rating Surveyors' Association, and Simon is an RICS Registered Valuer and Accredited Mediator. Our approach combines deep market knowledge with tailored solutions, ensuring optimal outcomes for clients in both contentious and non-contentious property matters.
Services
Business Rates
Compulsory Purchase
Healthcare Valuations
Short Term Occupier
Specialist Valuation
Transaction Advice
Freehold Ground Rent
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of experience in UK commercial property surveying
- Our team holds RICS and Rating Surveyors' Association memberships
- We pioneered innovative Short Term Occupier brokerage solutions
- Transparent charging structure with no hidden fees
- Proven track record in tribunal and court proceedings
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
- Rating Surveyors' Association
- RICS Registered Valuer
Services
Business Rates
We provide expert business rates advice for commercial property owners and occupiers. Our services include liability reduction negotiations with the Valuation Office Agency, tribunal representation, and empty property rates strategies. With specialist knowledge of the legal framework governing non-domestic rates, we deliver tailored solutions to minimise liabilities while ensuring compliance with current legislation.
Compulsory Purchase
Our compulsory purchase specialists represent property owners affected by Compulsory Purchase Orders. We ensure fair compensation through detailed valuation analysis and negotiation with acquiring authorities. With expertise in complex legal frameworks, we handle claims from initial assessment through to tribunal proceedings, typically securing reimbursement of professional costs from the acquiring authority.
Healthcare Valuations
We offer specialist valuation services for healthcare properties including GP surgeries and medical facilities. Our team negotiates NHS rent and rates reimbursements, provides expert evidence for appeals, and advises on property transactions within the healthcare sector. With deep understanding of NHS contractual requirements, we maximise financial returns for medical professionals and investors.
Short Term Occupier
Our innovative Short Term Occupier service matches vacant commercial properties with flexible occupiers. This solution provides landlords with rates relief while offering tenants cost-effective space. We maintain a database of approved occupiers meeting strict criteria, ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements while delivering mutual benefits through temporary occupancy arrangements.
Specialist Valuation
We deliver bespoke valuation services for complex property scenarios including tax purposes, compulsory purchase, litigation support, and insolvency cases. Our approach combines detailed market analysis with expert negotiation skills, providing defensible valuations tailored to specific client needs. We regularly act in contentious valuations requiring tribunal or court evidence.
People
Simon Wanderer
Founder & Chartered Valuation Surveyor
Established Simon Alexander Consulting in 2010 after 15 years at CB Richard Ellis and the Valuation Office Agency. RICS and RSA accredited professional with expertise in commercial property valuation, business rates, and compulsory purchase. Holds RICS Registered Valuer status and Accredited Mediator certification.
Questions
What commercial property services do you offer?
We specialise in business rates, compulsory purchase, healthcare valuations, short term occupier solutions, specialist valuations, transaction advice, and freehold ground rent investments across the UK.
How do you help reduce business rates liabilities?
We combine valuation expertise with negotiation skills to secure reductions through formal representations, tribunal appeals, and strategic use of empty property rates relief schemes.
Can you assist with NHS property valuations?
Yes, we provide specialist valuation services for GP surgeries and healthcare properties, including negotiation of NHS rent and rates reimbursements and expert evidence for appeals.
What is your Short Term Occupier service?
Our unique service matches vacant commercial properties with flexible occupiers to trigger rates relief for landlords while providing affordable space for tenants meeting specific criteria.
Do you handle compulsory purchase compensation claims?
Yes, we represent property owners in compulsory purchase cases, ensuring maximum compensation through expert valuation analysis and negotiation with acquiring authorities.
Are your fees tax deductible?
Professional costs in compulsory purchase cases are typically reimbursed by the acquiring authority. For other services, fees may be tax deductible as business expenses - consult your accountant.
