Protecting your interests from day one
When you’re leasing or purchasing office space, understanding the true condition of the building is essential. Our Building Consultancy team gives you the insight, protection and strategic guidance you need to make confident property decisions and avoid costly surprises down the line.
Due diligence that delivers
From pre-acquisition surveys to exit strategies, we ensure every base is covered.
Our services include:
→ Dilapidations advice and negotiation
→ Full building and structural surveys
→ Mechanical and electrical (M&E) due diligence
→ Schedules of condition
We work with businesses moving in, staying put, or moving on, acting exclusively in their interest to identify risk, reduce liability and save money.
How it works
Consultation & assessment - we'll tailor our advice to your specific situation, whether acquiring space or reviewing a current lease.
All of your options will be presented, highlighting the risks, opportunities and most cost-effective path forward.
Once aligned, we handle everything on your behalf from detailed surveys to landlord negotiations. You'll stay informed and in control at every step.
Specialist building surveying guidance to Tenants and Landlords through acquiring, occupying and disposing of leasehold property.
Control costs
Unmanaged dilapidations can lead to significant, unexpected costs when the lease ends. Our team works proactively from the outset of your lease to protect your future position, ensuring responsibilities are clearly defined and any disputes are resolved before taking the next step.
Our team will collaborate closely with your agency advisor to form a unified strategy focused on minimising your liability and achieving the best possible result.
Dilapidation Assessments & Negotiations
Our dilapidation assessment reports provide a clear, detailed understanding of your liabilities before any opposing claim is served—enabling early budgeting and informed strategic planning for lease end or exit. We offer expert representation for both Tenants and Landlords, with a strong track record of achieving substantial savings through the negotiation of dilapidations claims.
With extensive experience on both sides of the table, we prepare and negotiate dilapidation schedules and claims, carefully analyse lease covenants, and interpret lease clauses to define and defend obligations in the context of dilapidations.
Success stories
Lease-End Liability Reduction in EC4
Office dilapidations negotiation in London. Our expert negotiation strategy led to a final settlement that was 63% from the original claim.
Dilapidations | EC2 Office
Acting for the Tenant of a central London office space. Our expertise and guidance saved over £158,000 for the client.
Funding Circle
Funding Circle has been a longstanding client of SHB, having undertaken many real estate advisory projects on their behalf.
The Climate Group
Outstanding relationship with a long-term client where we have worked closely for over 6 years across multiple service lines and advising across their operational needs and business objectives.
Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea
We carried out a lease renewal of a converted car park on behalf of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea making a significant saving.