Business Details
34 Years
experience
Expert Residential Property Valuations in London
Foster Slater is an independent family-run firm of chartered surveyors established in 1992, specialising in residential property valuation across London and the South-East. Founded by John Slater, a seasoned professional with decades of experience in the property sector, the firm now operates under the leadership of Jonathan Slater, who has expanded its focus on residential valuation expertise. Our services cater to banks, housing associations, law firms, and private individuals, combining market knowledge with RICS-accredited standards. We provide bespoke valuations for secured lending, lease extensions, tax purposes, and legal matters, supported by a team with deep local market insights. Our commitment to accuracy and client-centric service has earned us a trusted reputation among institutional and individual clients.With offices in Highgate, London, we maintain a personal approach while delivering professional excellence across Prime Central London, Greater London, and surrounding regions. Our team includes directors with specialist qualifications in property valuation and law, ensuring comprehensive expertise for complex property matters. We adhere to strict professional standards, evidenced by our RICS registration and 5 million professional indemnity insurance coverage. Regular contributions to industry surveys and participation in leasehold forums further demonstrate our dedication to market analysis and best practices. This combination of heritage, technical proficiency, and client-focused service positions Foster Slater as a reliable partner for residential property valuation needs.
Services
Collective Enfranchisement
Expert Witness
Lease Extension
Lending Valuations
Shared Ownership
Tax Valuations
Trustees in Bankruptcy
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- We are RICS-registered valuers with 5 million professional indemnity insurance
- Our team combines three decades of family-led property valuation expertise
- We specialise in complex residential valuations for legal and tax purposes
- Our local market knowledge spans Prime Central London and South-East England
- We provide court-tested expert witness services in leasehold matters
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
Services
Collective Enfranchisement
We provide valuation advice for leaseholders seeking collective enfranchisement under Leasehold Reform Acts. Our RICS-accredited valuers assess premiums for freehold purchases, considering property specifics and legal requirements. This service helps residential leaseholders understand acquisition costs and negotiate effectively with landlords.
Expert Witness
Our chartered surveyors offer expert witness services in property disputes, including lease extension cases. We prepare legally compliant reports and testify in tribunals based on RICS standards. This service provides courts with impartial valuations supported by market analysis and professional expertise.
Lease Extension
We calculate fair premiums for lease extensions under statutory frameworks. Our valuations consider property value, remaining lease term, and ground rent provisions. This service helps leaseholders negotiate reasonable terms while ensuring compliance with valuation legislation and market standards.
Lending Valuations
We conduct secured lending valuations for banks and building societies across London and the South-East. Our RICS-registered valuers assess property worth for mortgage purposes, considering market conditions and risk factors. This service supports lending decisions with accurate, defensible valuations meeting banking requirements.
Tax Valuations
We provide valuations for capital gains tax, inheritance tax, and annual tax on enveloped dwellings. Our reports meet HMRC requirements and include detailed market analysis. This service helps clients comply with tax obligations while ensuring accurate property assessments for fiscal purposes.
People
Jonathan Slater
Director
MA LLB MRICS qualified with 25+ years' experience in residential valuation. Sole shareholder of Foster Slater, specialising in expert witness work and leasehold reform. Regular contributor to RICS Housing Market Survey since 2007.
Jonny Wailes
Director
MSc MRICS qualified with expertise in London and South-East property markets. Joined Foster Slater in 2014, became director in 2019. Specialises in residential valuations for tax and legal purposes, attending leasehold forums for professional development.
Questions
What areas do you cover for property valuations?
We specialise in Prime Central London, Greater London, and the South-East including Berkshire, Milton Keynes, and Brighton.
Are your valuers RICS accredited?
Yes, all our valuers hold RICS membership and we maintain £5 million professional indemnity insurance.
What types of residential valuations do you provide?
We handle secured lending, lease extensions, collective enfranchisement, tax valuations, and expert witness services.
Can you assist with legal property disputes?
Our team provides court-appointed expert witness services and has testified at first-tier tribunals.
How do you ensure valuation accuracy?
We combine 30+ years of market experience with RICS Red Book standards and regular peer-reviewed analysis.
What clients do you typically work with?
We serve banks, housing associations, law firms, private individuals, and trustees in bankruptcy cases.
