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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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Clients value calm, experienced input during periods of change.
Strategic Advice for Occupiers
Independent advice to help occupiers make better property decisions.
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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.
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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
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Engagements are time-bound, clearly defined, and outcome-focused.