Halls

Halls is an independent firm established in 1825. Our commercial department advises a substantial portfolio of clients on a wide range of commercial property issues within St Albans, Harpenden and nearby locations.

Our comprehensive range of services includes:

• Valuations – involving a brief inspection and preparation of a report using a database of comparable evidence
• Rent Reviews – acting for either Landlord or Tenants including scrutiny of lease documentation and plan, interpretation of covenants and making recommendations to settle the open market rental value and negotiating with the representative acting for the other party (possibly leading to third party referral if terms can not be agreed)
• Lease Renewals – as above but by reference to the previous or existing lease covenants and to include advice on service of appropriate statutory notices under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954
• Commercial Lettings Agency – shops, offices and industrial – lettings and sales of freehold and leasehold properties
• Development – involving clarification of site ownership, preparing a development brief in conjunction with architects, town planning consultants and lawyers and liaising with the local authority planning department. Advice to include expected rental returns and yields on completed development
• Management – of industrial estates and individual properties to include administration of service charges and employment of appropriate maintenance contractors
• Acquisitions – establishment of property requirements for acquisition of freehold or leasehold properties, circulating details to other local commercial agents and identifying suitable properties for inspection. Advice to include liaison with client’s solicitors leading to completion

Halls is a private company. Senior surveyor is Ashley Jackson Bsc (Hons) MRICS. Consultant: Tim Jones FRICS. Managing Director: Steve Walker FNAEA.