As a Chartered Surveyor I specialise in professional work throughout the North East as a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors; and I am a Member of the Compulsory Purchase Association and the Institute of Revenues, Rating and Valuation.

REGENERATION

I act on behalf of Owner-Occupiers, Landlords and Housing Associations, where their property may be subject to a Regeneration Scheme initiated by local authorities.  The Government now has a Pathfinder Initiative which has run since 2004, putting money into areas needing  regeneration after suffering for many years from vacant and derelict properties, and producing homes suitable for 21st Century living.

COMPENSATION FOR ROAD, RAIL AND AIRPORT SCHEMES

I act on behalf of residents who may be affected by the use of such schemes.  If the value of their property has been depreciated by physical factors including noise, dust, fumes, smoke, vibration or artificial lighting, then a claim can be submitted under Part 1 of the Land Compensation Act 1973.

Such schemes in recent years have included the Western Bypass in Newcastle upon Tyne, the A19 in Teesside, as well as the Metro extension to Sunderland.

VALUATION

1. I carry out Valuations on behalf of major Banks throughout the North East for residential and commercial premises.
2. I act as Consultant on the valuation of Residential Property Portfolios for Housing Associations, County and Local Councils.