Business Details
40 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Real Estate Solutions
Legat Owen has been providing expert property advice since 1986, combining decades of experience with a client-focused approach. Our team of 40 professionals operates from modern offices in Chester and Nantwich, offering comprehensive services across the UK. We specialise in commercial and residential property management, valuations, and agency services, serving both corporate and private clients. Our RICS-regulated team delivers tailored solutions for industrial, office, retail, and development land sectors. With a proven track record in dispute resolution and asset management, we maintain long-standing client relationships built on trust and expertise.Our innovative use of cloud-based property management software ensures efficient service delivery. Recognised by the South Cheshire Chamber of Commerce, we combine local market knowledge with national reach. Our directors hold advanced professional qualifications and actively contribute to industry standards. Client testimonials highlight our professionalism, market knowledge, and commitment to delivering results. As a family-owned firm, we balance commercial acumen with ethical practices, ensuring transparency and accountability in all our dealings.
Services
Property Management
Valuation Services
Retail Agency
Industrial Agency
Office Agency
Commercial Development
Residential Development
Building Surveying
Dispute Resolution
Investment Advisory
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- We have over 35 years of experience in UK property consultancy since 1986
- Our team includes RICS-registered valuers and chartered surveyors
- We manage 260 properties and 1150 tenancies across the UK
- Our cloud-based property management software ensures efficient service delivery
- We maintain long-standing client relationships dating back to our founding
Associations and certifications
- RICS
What people say
Professional and very good
First class service
Went very smoothly
Trusted advisor
Market-driven advice
Services
Property Management
We manage 260 properties and 1150 tenancies across the UK, with a 18.5m annual rent roll. Our RICS-regulated team provides comprehensive management of commercial properties including business parks, industrial estates, and retail units. Using cloud-based software, we ensure efficient service delivery while maintaining personal client relationships.
Valuation Services
Our RICS-registered valuers provide expert assessments for secured lending, financial statements, and investment purposes. Covering retail, industrial, office, and development land sectors, we deliver reports compliant with the latest RICS standards. Our expertise spans from individual properties to large portfolios across the UK.
Commercial Development
We offer cradle-to-grave services for commercial development projects, from option agreements to site assembly. Our team advises on funding, planning, and specification for industrial estates and urban regeneration schemes. With expertise in joint ventures and overage agreements, we support clients through complex development processes.
Dispute Resolution
Our qualified experts provide robust valuations and dispute resolution services for property matters. Specialising in residential development land disputes, we offer independent expert testimony and strategic advice. Our team includes holders of advanced professional awards in expert witness evidence.
Retail Agency
We advise major landlords and retailers on retail property transactions across the North West and North Wales. Our services include shopping centre management, high street leasing, and convenience store development. We represent national brands and independent operators in acquisitions and disposals.
People
Mark Hopley
Director
With over 20 years' experience, Mark leads our property management team. He specialises in asset management and landlord-tenant relations, serving institutional and private clients. His expertise includes dilapidations and lease renewals.
Natalie Tansey
Director
A chartered surveyor with 20+ years' experience, Natalie advises on property management and valuations. She manages portfolios across North West England and North Wales for institutional and private clients.
Will Rees
Director
With 25+ years' experience, Will specialises in residential development valuations and dispute resolution. He acts as independent expert in land valuation disputes and provides expert witness testimony.
Andy Butler
Director
With 30 years' experience, Andy leads our Nantwich office. He provides property consultancy services to corporate and private clients across the North West, specialising in agency and professional services.
Matt Pochin
Managing Director
Specialising in industrial property since 1994, Matt has won multiple industry awards. He advises national clients on development and investment opportunities, including major distribution space transactions.
Questions
What property services do you offer?
We provide property management, valuations, agency services, commercial development advice, and dispute resolution for commercial and residential properties across the UK.
Which areas do you cover?
We operate nationwide with particular focus on North West England and North Wales, including Chester, Liverpool, and surrounding regions.
Are you RICS regulated?
Yes, we are regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and comply with their professional standards.
Do you handle property valuations?
Yes, our RICS-registered valuers provide valuations for secured lending, financial reporting, and investment purposes across all commercial property types.
