Lori Clarke
Lori graduated alongside fellow Director Elliot Dawson in 1994 and has since worked as a Chartered Building Surveyor and Project Manager, operating exclusively within the commercial property field from independent private practices. As a Director of his former practice (which ultimately became one of the largest independent surveyors in the UK)… Read More
Elliot Dawson
Elliot has been fascinated by construction from a young age, watching his childhood homes being renovated and the process of building and refurbishment. That early interest resulted in a BSc (Hons) degree in Building Surveying from Southbank University and qualification as a Chartered Surveyor in 1995…. Read More
Harvey James
Harvey graduated with a first class honours degree in Building Surveying and his career began within a small surveying practice in London’s West End. The lure of a larger company soon beckoned and he then moved on to Capita Symonds (now Capita Property and Infrastructure) where he qualified as a Chartered Surveyor in 2000… Read More
Resolution Property
Resolution Property
“The Propitas team have been instrumental in providing us professional, proactive technical due diligence and project management services on a number of our schemes throughout the UK helping to add value and realise our strategic business plans. A pleasure to work with!” James Baker Resolution … Read More
James Baker
Resolution Property
Boultbee Brooks
Boultbee Brooks
“Lori, Elliot and the Propitas team bring a friendly, proactive attitude to our projects, regularly going the extra mile to deliver results on time and on budget. Their commercial approach and awareness of the bigger picture is invaluable in helping us achieve our target returns.” … Read More
James Whitcher MRICS
Asset Manager
B&Q, Sunderland
INSTRUCTION SYNOPSIS Propitas were appointed by the freehold owners, Quadrant Estates, to monitor tenants alteration works to the property. B&Q had a long leasehold interest in a 100,000 sq ft retail warehouse unit with a garden centre and builders yard. They wished to downsize their … Read More
Eagles Meadow, Wrexham
Instruction Synopsis Propitas acted for the prospective forward purchaser of this £115m retail/residential development in the centre of Wrexham, Wales. The development was partially constructed at the time of our involvement and a comprehensive review of the extensive technical drawings and specifications was undertaken within … Read More
The Pithay, Bristol
INSTRUCTION SYNOPSIS Propitas were appointed by Resolution Property to assist in due diligence on the acquisition of The Pithay, Bristol. The property comprises approximately 180,000 sq ft NIA of predominantly office use with ancillary commercial uses to the lower floors. The asset was being acquired … Read More
Waterstones Booksellers Ltd
Waterstones Booksellers Ltd
“Harvey has been our principle provider of building surveying and project management services for many years. The advice provided by him and his team has consistently met and exceeded our expectations in respect of both our technical and business requirements.”… Read More
Philip Mifflin MRICS, Maintenance Manager
Waterstones Booksellers Ltd
Wesleyan Assurance Society
Wesleyan Assurance Society
“Propitas are a great asset to us, helping to achieve our strategic goals. They have proven to be effective, diligent, communicative, and commercial; everything we want from a consultant and a real pleasure to work with.”… Read More
Joe Curlett, Property Fund Manager
Wesleyan Assurance Society
The Water Gardens
Instruction synopsis Propitas acted for the freehold purchaser of this substantial Town Centre mixed-use development, which comprises 290,000 sq ft and which was constructed in 2003-04. We appointed specialist sub-consultants including Mechanical, Electrical and Structural Engineers and Environmental Consultants to assist with technical due diligence … Read More
Industrial to Office Conversion, Godalming
Instruction Synopsis Propitas were appointed to monitor the conversion of this industrial unit into offices by the forward purchaser/occupier of the freehold. Our Surveyor inspected the already partially completed conversion and reviewed the available specifications and drawings, along with the relevant planning consents. An initial … Read More
The Imperial Portfolio
Instruction Synopsis Propitas was instructed to provide technical due diligence services with regards to Wesleyan’s proposed acquisition of four retail assets located across the country. These properties ranged from modern high street stores with residential accommodation above, to prominent listed buildings. Following our appointment, a … Read More
Europa House, Bartley Way, Hook
Instruction Synopsis We were appointed by Northwood Investors International to prepare a terminal schedule of dilapidations claim on this circa 45,000 sq ft office building that had been occupied by BMW Finance since the 1990’s. Leading a team that included mechanical and electrical engineers, we … Read More
Swallows Business Park, Hailsham
Tenant Monitoring Propitas were approached by a prospective tenant of this new industrial estate, who were entering into an agreement for lease of a 50,000 sq ft unit. Our Surveyor met with the developer and his professional team and reviewed the available specifications and drawings, … Read More
The Pithay, Bristol
Propitas were appointed by Resolution Property to assist in due diligence on the acquisition of The Pithay, Bristol. The property comprises approximately 180,000 sq ft NIA of predominantly office use with ancillary commercial uses to the lower floors. As part of the process we reviewed historic technical reports, … Read More
Venture House, Reading
Propitas have been appointed as Project Manager and Cost Consultant for Boultbee Brooks on the Cat A refurbishment of Venture House, Reading. The property comprises an office building located in the central Conservation Area opposite the mainline train station. The property is formed of a … Read More
Propitas are moving to Crawley
After five successful and happy years, Propitas are moving their Dorking office to Gleneagles Court in Crawley, with the team taking residence from 7 September. Propitas hope to continue their current strong growth in a location that is yielding a sharp increase in demand for … Read More
The Residence, Windsor
Instruction Synopsis The Residence is a conversion of a former private hospital into luxury apartments, duplex flats and houses. Following a slow start to the development due to difficulties with the original partnering contractor, Propitas were commissioned by Mitre Capital Partners to report upon the … Read More
Rosebery Manor, Epsom
Instruction Synopsis This new-build 87-suite care home was developed by Signature Care Homes Ltd with funding provided by our client BLME. The loan facility was sharia-compliant and in place of the usual finance agreement, a Murabaha agreement was utilised. Propitas provided full Project Monitoring services … Read More
