Anthony Harward

Client Relationship Consultant

Dave Simpson

Director

Dave joined our Healthcare team in March 2021.  He has over 10 years post qualification property experience and has been working in the healthcare sector since 2015.

His healthcare experience includes valuations, rent reviews and lease renewals as well as sale & leaseback of primary care properties.

Dave is responsible for maintaining and developing relationships with existing clients whilst expanding Aitchison Raffety’s presence within the primary care sector throughout the country.

Qualifications: MRICS

David West

Area Director - Manchester

David is the Area Director for Manchester and northwest at Aitchison Raffety. David has been a qualified Chartered Surveyor for over 22 years and has extensive experience with a range of commercial practices in the northwest, Yorkshire and the Midlands.

David advises on a broad spectrum of commercial, residential and development assets throughout the north of England.

Valuations are predominantly for secured lending purposes, although also for solicitors, financial organisations and private clients.

David joined Aitchison Raffety from Manchester based firm, WT Gunson Chartered Surveyors, where he headed up their Valuation department for 5 years.

Qualifications: BSc (Hons) MRICS, RICS Registered Valuer

Hayley Anderson

Senior Surveyor

Hayley is a Senior Surveyor and RICS Registered Valuer covering the North East and Yorkshire regions at Aitchison Raffety. Hayley brings a range of experience, with her most recent role being in Public Sector valuation following qualification as a Chartered Surveyor in 2021. Hayley joined Aitchison Raffety having worked at the Valuation Office Agency, advising Public Sector clients, with a focus on Red Book valuations, financial reporting valuations and development viability/appraisals.

Hayley advises on a broad spectrum of commercial, residential and development assets throughout the North of England. Valuations are undertaken primarily for secured lending purposes predominantly, although Hayley also advises private clients, solicitors, financial organisations, and developers.

Hayley was also shortlisted as a finalist for RICS Matrics Surveyor of the Year Awards 2023 in the Valuation Surveyor of the Year category.

Qualifications: BSc (Hons) MRICS, Registered Valuer.

Irfan Arif

Senior Surveyor

Irfan is a Senior Surveyor working out of our Manchester office covering the North West region and brings a broad range of experience spanning both Public & Private sectors. Irfan qualified as a Chartered Surveyor and Registered Valuer in 2014 and worked for a Manchester based commercial firm before joining a national panel firm undertaking residential valuations and home buyer surveys.

Irfan advises on a wide spectrum of commercial and residential assets including HMO’s and investments throughout the region. Whilst valuations are undertaken primarily for secured lending purposes Irfan also advises private clients.

Qualifications: MSc (Hons) MRICS, Registered Valuer.

Kim Lee

Senior Surveyor

Kim is the Senior Surveyor for Manchester and the Northwest at Aitchison Raffety. With over 12 years of experience as a Chartered Surveyor, Kim now specializes in providing expert advice on commercial practices across the northwest, Yorkshire, and the Midlands. The extensive expertise covers various asset types, including commercial, residential, and development properties. Kim’s valuation services primarily cater to secured lending requirements, serving solicitors, financial institutions, and private clients alike.

Nathan Young

Surveyor

Nathan joined our Healthcare team in April 2021.

He has three years property experience including two years within the healthcare sector specialising in reviewing NHS Notional Rent, and involvement in rent reviews and partnership valuations.

Nathan will be working towards completing his APC and MRICS qualification as well as maintaining and developing relationships with existing clients and expanding Aitchison Raffety’s presence within the primary care sector throughout the country.

Rick Gibala

Director, Head of Business Rates

Rick is our Head of Business Rates having joined Aitchison Raffety in July 2022 to oversee the growth of the division in London and the Regional offices.

With over 12 years’ experience within the rating industry spanning the breadth of the country, Rick has advised and been client manager to some of the largest organisations in the UK.

Rick is experienced in the rating valuation of industrial premises including large distribution warehouses, banks, offices and retail. He also has experience with specialist properties including pubs, gyms, hotels, and car showrooms.

 

Stuart Hesketh

Client Services Director