Elevate your commercial property investments with Malcolm Associates. Our comprehensive suite of solutions includes meticulous pre-acquisition assessments, expert analysis of defects, and tailored maintenance recommendations through building surveys and condition reports. With a focus on insurance reinstatement, development monitoring, and contract services, we ensure your commercial properties are protected, optimized, and managed effectively at every stage of ownership. Trust Malcolm Associates as your partner in maximizing the potential of your commercial investments, and let us guide you towards success in the dynamic world of commercial real estate.
Landlord & Tenant
Schedules Of Condition
Malcolm Associates carry out schedules of condition for clients prior to them taking on a new lease. These schedules allow us to record the property’s condition prior to our clients taking occupancy. If the schedule is then appended to the lease, this will provide a basis for discussion at lease termination. Schedules of Condition are heavily photographic in terms of content.
Dilapidation Surveys And Negotiations
Malcolm Associates can carry out surveys of properties and prepare interim or terminal schedules of dilapidation for Landlords to serve on tenants. Malcolm Associates can also act for tenants should they wish to challenge a schedule which has been served or we can assist tenants where they require an early indication of likely liabilities before their lease comes to an end. Whichever side of the table we sit, we aim to provide accurate, timely advice to hopefully bring dilapidation claims to a quick and fair settlement for our clients.
Acting for Landlords
- Preparing, negotiating and settling interim and terminal dilapidation claims.
- Post-settlement procurement and execution of reinstatement, repair and redecoration works.
Acting for Tenants
- Early exit strategy advice and negotiations with landlords
- Defending, negotiating and settling interim and terminal dilapidation claims.
- Procurement and execution of agreed-scheduled repair works.
Landlords Consent
Malcolm Associates assist clients with submitting and obtaining landlord consent for proposed alterations to properties.
- Building Surveys
- Insurance Services
- Development Monitoring
- Contract Services
- Principal Designer
- Design Services
Building Surveys
Building Surveys are one of our core services. Malcolm Associates offer clients pre-acquisition technical due diligence surveys making sure that they are fully appraised and aware of any issues before committing to a purchase. This survey would typically look at the condition of the fabric and where necessary, we would arrange for other consultants, such as structural engineers, mechanical and electrical engineers, rot and damp specialists and asbestos surveyors to assist with our investigations and this allows the client to get a full understanding before committing investment.
Defects Analysis
Malcolm Associates carry out defects analysis surveys where clients are experiencing issues within their property. This can include investigatory works include opening up works and desktop studies. We undertake all investigations and exploratory work and will provide advice on repairs and likely costs. Malcolm Associates can also work along side other consultants and contractors in rectifying defects and subsequent damage.
Building Condition Surveys
Many clients instruct building ‘health checks’ and we carry out full building condition surveys to provide an up-to-date record of their property. This is normally combined with some form of maintenance recommendations, which then provides our clients with forecasted budget figures typically in the form of a Planned Maintenance Programme (PMP).
Insurance Reinstatement Services
Malcolm Associates have gathered a huge wealth of knowledge working on many reinstatement projects. We have worked with most of the major loss adjusters and insurance companies within the UK. Claims have been for fire, flood, storm, accidental damage, and warranty to both residential and commercial properties. We act with the necessary speed to carry out temporary works, making safe works and to record as much of the information required to put properties back together, returning homes to families and ensuring that business interruption is minimal.
Insurance Reinstatement Valuations
Malcolm Associates offers “Value at Risk” calculations to ensure your property is suitably insured. Through detailed assessment, we determine the level of insurance coverage needed based on factors like property value and potential risks. Our aim is to provide you with peace of mind, knowing your property is adequately protected against unforeseen events.
Project Monitoring
Malcolm Associates have experience in development monitoring and with providing independent advice on all aspects of projects including technical, financial, statutory, programming, and legal issues. All projects are different, therefore we tailor our monitoring services to suit each individual project and each specific client, whether major or minor works. We have experience in multi-unit developments to single houses.
Malcolm Associates have vast experience in working with clients of construction and build projects. From the initial client brief meeting to handover, we provide both pre and post contract services.
Pre-Contract Services
Detailed site inspections and investigations
Preparation of tender documentation
Tender analysis and reporting
Obtaining necessary statutory consents
CDM Principal Designer
Preparation of tender documentation
Tender analysis and reporting
Obtaining necessary statutory consents
CDM Principal Designer
Post-Contract Services
Contract Administration
Project monitoring
Reviewing Contractors’ Payment Applications
Snagging and handover
Project monitoring
Reviewing Contractors’ Payment Applications
Snagging and handover
The Principal Designer requires to be appointed by a client when undertaking certain works . Malcolm Associates have acted for clients as Principal Designer, planning, monitoring and coordinating the Health and Safety in the pre-construction phase of the project.
Measured Surveys
Malcolm Associates can carry out measured surveys of properties and prepare 2D floor plans for clients. We also can provide design services should clients wish to carryout alterations to their property.
Planning And Building Warrants
Malcolm Associates can prepare submissions for both planning and building warrant and submit on clients behalf. This includes Listed Building Consents.
