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Agency, Valuation and Professional Services for Water and Leisure Property
Fenn Wright is the leading firm of Chartered Surveyors specialising in the valuation and sale of water and leisure properties across the UK.
We employ a practical and professional approach to achieve the best outcome for our clients. Our services cover a variety of inland and coastal water-based assets:
- Coarse and trout fisheries
- Fishing rights, rivers and still waters
- Water sports lakes and facilities
- Marinas & sailing venues
- Fish farms
- Leisure properties and businesses
- Holiday accommodation, parks, caravan sites and log cabin developments
- Residential properties with lakes and water frontage
- Restored and un-restored mineral workings
We undertake valuations for a variety of purposes, including RICS ‘Red Book’ valuations.
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Formal Valuations
Red Book valuations have to comply with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Valuation Professional Standards and are commonly used by most high street banks and building societies, along with solicitors and accountants requiring a RICS compliant valuation. All of whom we act for.
We undertake Red Book valuations for the following purposes:
- Secured lending
- Matrimonial purposes
- Tax
- Pensions
- Compulsory purchase
- Probate
- Expert witness
Expert witness
We can undertake Expert Witness reports for court hearings and attendance in relation to valuation, divorce or retrospective valuation disputes.
We can provide single or joint valuations on properties in matrimonial or divorce proceedings, either outside of legal dispute or under court orders.
To discuss your specific requirements with our team Chartered Surveyors please call 01206 216555.
Landlord & Tenant
Rent Reviews and Lease Renewals
It is our experience that rents can vary enormously for the same type of property. Many rents have been set historically and are subject to indexation, which may not reflect the true market rent. We have built up a comprehensive database of rental values for all types of water over the years, which is extremely helpful in advising our clients whether they be landlords or tenants.
We are often asked to advise and prepare Heads of Terms for new leases. We are able to bring our specialist knowledge to ensure that leases are both properly drawn up and practically enforceable as well as being fair and reasonable to both parties
Consultancy & Planning
Most water-based leisure businesses require planning permission at some stage, whether for a change of use, new buildings, holiday accommodation, caravan sites or the creation of lakes and fisheries.
As businesses evolve, planning requirements for historic developments can sometimes be overlooked. While retrospective issues can often be resolved, identifying them during a property transaction can cause delays, affect value or even jeopardise a sale. Our experienced team provides practical planning advice and support to help owners navigate these challenges with confidence.
Planning Advice Services
We advise on a wide range of planning matters and prepare planning documentation for developments including:
- Residential dwellings
- Holiday accommodation
- Caravan sites
- Facilities buildings
- Lake and fishery creation
- Leisure and water-based developments
Planning Consultancy
Our specialists assist clients with planning applications, development proposals and Dwelling House Appraisals, acting as lead planning advisers where required. With extensive experience across fisheries and water-based leisure properties, we are well placed to provide expert guidance on planning opportunities, challenges and compliance issues.
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