burtondury
Property Advisory & Consultancy
Services
Strategic Asset & Portfolio Advisory
Lease Strategy & Advisory (Owners and Occupiers)
Service Charge Consultancy
Independent advice to ensure service charges are fair, compliant, and transparent.
This includes:
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Reviewing service charge budgets and reconciliation
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Advising on RICS compliance and best practice
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Identifying cost risks and savings opportunities
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Supporting owners with service charge strategy and governance
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Advising occupiers on reasonableness and recoverability of charges
We act for both owners and occupiers, always clearly defined at the outset.
Strategic Asset & Portfolio Advisory
Senior-level advice focused on protecting and enhancing asset value.
This includes:
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Portfolio strategy and prioritisation
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Lease strategy and asset risk Assessment
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ESG and MEES strategy at asset and portfolio level
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Governance frameworks and reporting structures
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Independent challenge to existing approaches
Typically delivered on a retained or fixed-scope basis.
Lease Strategy & Advisory (Owners and Occupiers)
Clear, commercially grounded advice on lease structure, risk, and negotiation.
This includes:
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Lease re-gears and restructuring
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Lease renewals, re-negotiations, and exits
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Negotiation strategy for owners and occupiers
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Advising on flexibility, covenant strength, and long-term risk
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Working alongside legal advisers and agents to protect client interests
Particularly relevant for overseas owners, family funds, and occupiers without in-house property expertise.
Disposal, Refinance & Transition Support
Support at moments where decisions carry heightened risk and consequence.
This includes:
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Pre-sale preparation and portfolio clean-up
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Disposal and exit strategy
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Service charge processes and controls
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Preparing portfolios for sale, refinance, or institutional interest
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Coordinating agents, lawyers, and advisers to reduce friction
Clients value calm, experienced input during periods of change.
Strategic Advice for Occupiers
Independent advice to help occupiers make better property decisions.
This includes:
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Occupational strategy and portfolio reviews
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Lease commitments and break strategy
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Cost risk and service charge exposure
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Supporting relocations, consolidations, or lease events
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Acting as an experienced adviser alongside internal teams
Our focus is on protecting occupiers’ interests and avoiding unnecessary long-term risk.
Interim Property & Estate Leadership
Senior interim support where experience and authority matter.
This includes:
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Interim Property or Estate roles
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Stabilising or restructuring estates functions
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Reviewing and improving processes, controls, and governance
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Supporting boards and senior management during change
Engagements are time-bound, clearly defined, and outcome-focused.