Aitchison Raffety

18/1/22 – What does 2022 have in store for offices?

The office market in 2021 was, in almost all locations, one of the quietest for […]

12/1/22 – Why do GP surgeries close and what are the property considerations?

To many the thought of a GP surgery closing is a highly unlikely occurrence, however […]

17/12/21 – Coronavirus Relief and Appeal Update

Following the coronavirus pandemic, the government announced an intention to prohibit all appeals made on […]

16/12/21 – Planning Permission Granted for Daventry Retail Park

Planning permission has been granted for an extension to an existing retail park within the […]

15/12/21 – Aitchison Raffety Grows its National Healthcare Team

Aitchison Raffety, a national property consultancy, is growing its acknowledged Healthcare team with the appointment […]

9/12/21 – Aitchison Raffety Opens its First Bristol Office

Aitchison Raffety has opened its first office in the city of Bristol, serving clients throughout […]

9/12/21 – AR Expands its Portfolio Management Team

Aitchison Raffety, a national property consultancy, has expanded its Portfolio Management team with the appointment […]

30/11/21 – Future options for GP Partners Looking to Release Funds in Their Surgery Premises

If you are a GP partner involved in the ownership of your healthcare property and […]

23/11/21 – Bakes Cake & Coffee to Open in Historic Market Town

Aitchison Raffety has completed the letting of The Dower House, 108 High Street, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, […]

23/11/21 – Considering All Elements in a Future Relocation

In recent conversations with clients, we are receiving feedback that companies are currently pausing plans […]

22/11/21 – Make sure you get the survey you need

Make sure you get the survey you need

It’s relatively easy for a domestic home buyer to find out the types of surveys available to them

22/11/21 – Business rates are here to stay, so make sure you’re valued fairly

Business rates are here to stay, so make sure you are valued fairly.

The recent budget (27 October, 2021) contained a headline announcement of a 50% reduction in business rates for businesses in the Retail, Hospitality or Leisure sectors (RHL). But it is probably helpful to put this in the context of commercial property as a whole.

21/11/21 – Building occupancy and usage are directing valuations in a changing market

Building occupancy and usage are directing valuations in a changing market

Sustained low interest rates continue to underpin steady demand in the property market.

21/11/21 – Commercial property review

The recent Budget didn’t really offer much to the commercial property market, except those involved in very large infrastructure projects.

19/11/21 – AR announces latest promotion

Aitchison Raffety, a national property consultancy, is pleased to announce the promotion of Georgina Silk […]

19/11/21 – Government support helps Zombie Tenants shuffle on, restricting options for landlords

Government support helps Zombie Tenants shuffle on, restricting options for landlords

A reliance on pandemic-related government support over the last 18 months will lead to what many in the industry are calling zombie tenants;

19/11/21 – The risk of ignoring pre-commencement conditions in planning permissions

The risk of ignoring pre-commencement conditions in planning permissions

Every planning permission has an expiry date. That is a date by which development must commence otherwise the permission will lapse. For the purposes of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 this means undertaking a ‘material operation’, which can include any works of construction, demolition, digging foundations, laying out or constructing a road and a material change in use of the land.

19/11/21 – Is it worth initiating a rent review on your surgery premises?

Notional rent reimbursement for owner occupied premises and lease rents for tenanted properties generally follow […]

17/11/21 – Commercial studio space let in Hertfordshire town

Aitchison Raffety has completed the letting of commercial space at 6 Fenbright Works, Northbridge Road, […]

9/11/21 – Offices still remain a challenging market but other markets performing well

In the last quarter of the year and with many retail businesses putting plans in […]

9/11/21 – AR publishes New Business Rates Data Sheet for 2022-23 rating year

Following the Chancellors Autumn Budget there were a number of key announcements which will impact […]

3/11/21 – AR appoints new Associate Director to its Valuation team

Aitchison Raffety, a national property consultancy, is pleased to announce the appointment of Gavin Keats […]

27/10/21 – Business Rates in the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget Statement 

Today’s budget speech (27 October 2021) contained a number of important announcements regarding business rates. […]

22/10/21 – Aitchison Raffety announces latest promotion

Aitchison Raffety, a national property consultancy, is pleased to announce the promotion of Andrew Boothby […]

19/10/21 – Taking account of the wider area when building upwards

In an appeal decision published this week, an Inspector has deemed the wider character of […]

11/10/21 – Aitchison Raffety welcomes new Graduate Surveyor

Aitchison Raffety, a national property consultancy, has appointed Elliot Lusby-Park as a Graduate Surveyor within […]

8/10/21 – Aitchison Raffety moves to an Employee-Owned Business

Friday 1st October marked a new beginning for national property consultancy, Aitchison Raffety, which has […]

30/9/21 – James Holmes new Head of Planning

Aitchison Raffety is pleased to announce the appointment of James Holmes as Head of Planning. […]

28/9/21 – Rare industrial unit sale in Kings Langley

Acting on behalf of Hydro-X, Aitchison Raffety has completed the sale of a 2-storey business […]

28/9/21 – Logistics business expands in Hertfordshire

Acting on behalf of Jarvis Indcom Ltd, Aitchison Raffety’s Agency team has completed the letting […]