Management of a new rural Estate in Gloucestershire

Location

Project summary

• Tendering and winning the management of a traditional rural estate outside of Tewkesbury
• Understanding what is to be managed and how best to quickly but efficiently gather information
• Identify key areas where improvements could be made early on
• Have a clear understanding of what the client’s needs and aspirations are to steer the management towards these targets from the outset
• Take over the management of the estate’s maintenance team

Solution

• Negotiate and obtain all management documentation from the previous consultants in both hardcopy and electronically
• Cross reference data from our property management database with current tenancy information
• Digitally map the estate to provide clarity on ownership and management
• Inspect all properties and farms and meet tenants to understand immediate and long term tasks.
• Regularly meet with the estate maintenance team to understand their working methods and review where efficiencies could be made
• Review annual property maintenance to include boiler servicing and inspecting
• Evaluate current rent roll and review potential uplifts that could be made following the property inspections

Benefits

• A comprehensive understanding of the estate that is being managed with the aid of a new mapping system
• Build relationships with a new client yet also challenge existing ideas and goals
• Identification of non-registered land and incorrect rental demands