The Manchester Crematorium Planned Preventative Maintenance Report (PPM)

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Barlow Moor Rd, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester M21 7GZ Roger Hannah compiled a 5 year PPM of The Manchester Crematorium, which is a Grade II listed building. The site includes the Old Chapel (constructed in 1892) and the 1960’s built New Chapel, along with the crematorium itself and the various memorial buildings around the site. The report…

Lease Restructure

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In light of the evolving Coronavirus Emergency many commercial tenants are looking at their leasehold liabilities, while investors and landlords are seeking to minimise voids and maximise investment returns. At Roger Hannah we have a dedicated team of lease advisors that can help with negotiations to try and mitigate lease-related financial obligations and liabilities. The…

Building & Project Consultancy Department continues to grow from strength to strength

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Our Building & Project Consultancy department continues to grow from strength to strength, helping clients from Aberdeen to Truro, including everything in between! We provide a full range of traditional services with a particular expertise in dealing with dilapidations matters on behalf of both Landlords and Tenants. Working on behalf of an international investor, RH…

What is a Condition Survey?

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At Roger Hannah, we understand that the condition of any property is crucial for any investor, purchaser or current owner. Your property needs to be safe and structurally sound – and you need to be aware of any maintenance liabilities and hazardous materials. We can help with property purchases and condition surveys.   What is…

Schedule of Condition

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A Schedule of Condition provides a benchmark against which the condition of a property can be assessed to help mitigate future damage claims. This process applies to both commercial and residential properties where landlords and tenants need to protect themselves and their interests. What is a Schedule of Condition? A Schedule of Condition is a…

The Cheshire Lounge

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Today I appeared as a contributor to CPO Talking Heads in a discussion about the Upper Tribunal decision in The Cheshire Lounge case (Castlefield vs National Highways 2023). I acted as the expert witness in the case on behalf of the Claimant. This opinion piece is hopefully written with a degree of knowledge and understanding…

Claims for Disturbance – The Importance of Supporting Evidence

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The principles of compensation are governed by the Compensation Code. One of the main principles within the Compensation Code is that of “equivalence”, i.e. a claimant should be placed in no better or worse position (in financial terms) after the acquisition than they were prior to the acquisition. Therefore, in addition to the value of…

How is Property Management similar to an Orchestra?

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Property Management Property Management contains different teams or sections much like an orchestra has a Strings, Woodwind and Brass section. Each person within the section has their own part to play, and their section leader oversees that to ensure everyone person plays their part in unison with the rest of the team. This can be…

Property Management – Occupier Consultancy

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With the growing complexity in the world of real estate management there is more demand for guidance from occupiers with regard to the understanding their costs and complying with their responsibilities that are set out under their lease and having regard to the current statutory obligations. At Roger Hannah as independent advisors we are ideally…

Roger Hannah wins further High Street Mandate

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It is good to see that we have added to our growing portfolio of high street properties with the recent instruction to manage a portfolio of properties in Cheadle, Alderley Edge and Wilmslow. At Roger Hannah we are able to service clients with properties across the UK who want the benefit of the tailor-made service…