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We have long-standing successful relationships with private pension funds, investors and occupiers to provide clear commercial advice across all sectors ranging from office and industrial through to Shopping Centers and Science Parks.

Our clients include Aberdeen Standard, Orchard Street, Trinity Investment, AEW, FI Real Estate Management, Tesco.

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Who We Are

A Consultancy Specialising in Project Management for Property Investors and Occupiers.

IF Building Consultancy are independent and provide national coverage throughout the UK. We provide clear and simple ‘no nonsense’ commercial advice to investors, occupiers, developers and funders of commercial property. Our team have extensive experience having come from large multi disciplinary backgrounds which allows us to tailor the advice to suit your specific requirements.

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Services

Over the years, the nature of building advisory services has evolved. Stricter regulations and new leasing arrangements have extended and complicated the list of considerations for stakeholders. The introduction of Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES), is just one example of the type of legislation that must now be understood by landlords and occupiers.

We guide clients through the regulations, technical issues and financial considerations during building, refurbishment, interior design and construction projects, helping them to reach their unique objectives.

Licence for Alterations

  • Review occupiers proposals on behalf of landlords to ensure their works are not detrimental to the building or other tenants.
  • Prepare the required specifications and packages on behalf of occupiers for submission and approval to landlords.

Measured Survey/Space Planning

  • Measured surveys using the latest technology
  • Preparation of topographical surveys.
  • Elevation drawings
  • CGI’s and space planning drawings.

Minimum Energy Efficient Standards (MEES)

  • From 1st April 2018, it is unlawful to let residential or commercial properties with an EPC rating of F or G.
  • Provide strategic advice for improving a buildings EPC.
  • Explore the most cost-effective solutions providing the best results and greatest payback.

Planned Preventative Maintenance

  • Prepare detailed schedules over 3, 5 or more years to assist budget expenditure.
  • Review O&M’s and ensure works contained within the schedules maintain building warranties.
  • Budgets to assist with property managers and advise high priority works.

Schedule of Condition

  • Preparation of photographic schedule of conditions on behalf of landlords and occupiers.
  • Negotiate schedule of conditions on your behalf.
  • Preparation of First Schedules to append to a lease identifying the existing layout and specification to protect both parties.

Technical Due Diligence

  • Pre-acquisition surveys on behalf of landlords or occupiers taking on a new lease.
  • Visual and intrusive surveys.
  • Work with specialists and legal advisors to remedy the defect
  • Assist in the preparation of any claims against building warranties.

Turnkey high end design projects

IF Building Consultancy work in association with APM Design Ltd to deliver high end design projects from inception through to completion.

APM is a multi-disciplinary North West based design practice, operating across the UK.

Established for over 30 years, with a broad range of experience in leisure, commercial, residential & retail design, having worked with many high profile clients including Standard Life, Intel, BAE systems and the BBC as well as working with local businesses and individual clients.