Driven by detail. Focused on outcome.
To the uninitiated, dilapidations can be a challenging and perplexing area of commercial property law upon which clients wish to engage only the most experienced, expert consultants. It is for that reason that our clients return to our team time and again with repeat instructions based on our previous successful dilapidations accomplishments across a diverse range of property types and instructions.
We provide a comprehensive, trusted and highly effective terminal dilapidations service, acting on behalf of both landlords and tenants with equal expertise and commercial awareness. Our team understands the technical, legal and strategic nuances of dilapidations claims, enabling us to protect our clients’ positions while driving efficient, timely and pragmatic outcomes. We adopt a proactive and evidence-led methodology, ensuring schedules are accurate, well substantiated and strategically positioned to protect our clients’ interests. We relish the detail.
Whether preparing, defending or negotiating claims, we combine detailed building pathology knowledge with a thorough understanding of lease obligations and relevant case law, alongside a good deal of commercial acumen and experience. We anticipate common areas of challenge, such as supersession, betterment, and Section 18(1) valuation, which helps to protect our client’s position from the outset, whilst our ability to clearly articulate technical issues and justify positions ensures credibility throughout the process, which is critical in achieving favourable settlements for either party.
As and when lease events such as breaks or termination dates approach, we can provide stress-tested and effective strategic advice to protect the interests of our client. Given we regularly act for both landlord and tenant side (i.e. acting as both poacher and gamekeeper), we are equally adept at countering arguments from both sides of the fence and pride ourselves on being one step ahead of the opposition in all scenarios. We have in house dual-qualified (surveying and property law) consultancy which is a relatively unique strength which provides an obvious advantage for our clients.
Ultimately, our strength lies in combining technical excellence with commercial insight. We understand that dilapidations is not solely focussed upon blanket compliance with lease covenants, but about achieving the right financial and strategic outcome for our clients given the prevailing context, which we make it our business to fully understand. We are unwaveringly proficient, professional in our work and our sole focus is achieving the best possible outcome. Our expert, holistic approach is why we are repeatedly trusted to deliver exceptional results in all aspects of dilapidations.
What our clients say
"JH provide key advice in ensuring we maximise quality and minimise cost across our sites, while dealing with the nuances that each Cat A space brings. We would recommend Jones Hargreaves to any corporate firm with a requirement for good quality Project Management."
"Over the last few years, Jones Hargreaves have provided an excellent service. In addition to providing sound technical advice, they have overlaid that at all times. All members of the team have been very responsive and highly effective, which has been a vital support for our growing business in the UK."
"They stayed engaged long after the contract ended, which says everything."
"Jones Hargreaves are a key supplier to LXi and a critical part of our consultant team infrastructure. Their responsiveness and turnaround times are second to none. The teams’ partner led service is of excellent quality and gives us enormous comfort that the risks associated with real estate acquisition and asset management are mitigated wherever possible. Even more importantly they are always on the end of the phone to discuss progress and strategy and provide comfort where required."
"Jones Hargreaves are advisors who we regularly appoint for due diligence, project and dilapidations instructions. We value the quality of their advice and responsiveness to requests."
"We have always found Jones Hargreaves to be responsive, diligent and commercially driven. We enjoy working with Jones Hargreaves and would happily recommend their services to others."
"We have engaged Jones Hargreaves on a number of instructions ranging from dilapidations to contract administration and have always found the team to be highly responsive, proactive and effective. We would thoroughly recommend their services."
"JH started working with Ribston undertaking acquisitions surveys and have progressed to overseeing large refurbishments projects on our behalf, including the project management of the demolition and redevelopment of a large 5-acre site, which will have a build contract on phase one of £3.5m. Jones Hargreaves deploy the skills to undertake all of their required roles competently and effectively."
"We have worked with Jones Hargreaves for a number of years on a range of instructions, primarily dilapidations surveys and the contract administration of refurbishment works. We have always found the team to be responsive, diligent and commercially driven and look forward to working with them in the future."
"Jones Hargreaves has been an exceptional partner to the Mileway team, consistently delivering high-quality work that is both timely and budget-conscious. Their commercial insight and proactive approach ensure smooth collaboration, with every project being handled with precision and attention to detail."
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