Institutional and Specialist Properties

We have dealt with the disposal of Churches, Convents, Colleges, School and similar institutional properties for over 30 years. ehB Reeves know that such premises require special attention and knowledge to exploit the possibilities of the market and programme the disposals to create the best value for their client and to comply with the requirements of The Charities Act 1993. Due to our specialist knowledge in this field we have handled properties from the north of England to the south coast.

Commercial Agency

ehB Reeves market a wide range of commercial buildings and land. Unrivalled experience in the West Midlands makes us a safe location to start your search. Our agency services includes:-

– The sale or leasing of commercial property.

– Offering comprehensive rent and freehold marketing valuations.

– Advice of quoting lease terms and prices.

– Comprehensive marketing advice.

– Accompanied viewings with experts.

– Very experienced negotiators in all sectors.

– A commitment to see a transaction completed.

– New development or conversion advice.

– Simply re-letting when it comes empty.

Landlord and Tenant

ehB Reeves act for both landlords and tenants on all aspects of commercial leases and associated matters.

Our principal roles would include :-

– Advising on and negotiating rent reviews.

– Advising on and negotiating lease renewal terms.

– Preparing rent review submissions to an Independent Expert or Arbitrator.

– Advising on pre Court notices and applications at lease renewal.

– Advising on strategies and other matters associated with a tenant vacating at lease expiry.

– Advising on lease disputes, litigation and mediation.

Valuation

ehB Reeves undertake commercial property valuations for a whole range of purposes. These include :-

– Accounts and Financial Reporting

– Advice and Valuations for Pension Trustees

– Investment acquisition

– Owner occupier acquisition

– Probate / Inheritance Tax

– Capital Gains Tax

– Court Disputes (acting as a single or joint appointed Expert)

– Insurance

– Marketing

Nicholas Evans and Scott Blake are both RICS Registered Valuers.

Management

ehB Reeves offer a wide range of property management services that are tailored to clients needs. We act as a link between owners and occupiers dealing with issues such as maintenance, repairs and dilapidations to ensure the upkeep of the properties.

Our services are full regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) to handle Client Monies which are also managed by our own in-house Chartered Accountant. Our services include :-

– Rent and service charge collection and recovery when required

– Regular inspections

– Managing contractors and services provided.

– Issuing rent and service charge accounts

– Setting service charge budgets

– Overseeing maintenance and managements works

– Diarising rent reviews, lease renewals and lease expiries

– Advising in respect of buildings insurance

Investment

ehB Reeves are specialist advisors on commercial investment properties looking after both buyers and sellers on a whole range of associated matters. These include:-

– Advice on sales, valuations and market commentary.

– Marketing. From the preparation of a strategy, details, advertising, viewings, legals all the way through to completion.

– Acquisitions. Identifying specific properties and bespoke solutions against investor requirements. Then negotiating and seeing a deal through to completion.

– Preparing detailed purchase reports.

– Advising on associated matters such as surveys and other reports.

– Management of properties post acquisition.

We have a proven track record over many years of dealing with commercial investment transactions from £100,000 up to many millions for private individuals, property companies and institutional investors.

Development

ehB Reeves have a long established track record of advising and acting on behalf of local and regional developers. Once again our local expertise and experience offer our clients new and old the highest level of advice. Our services include :-

– Search and acquire new development sites.

– Advise on the correct and most appropriate development.

– Identify needs in the market place for developers.

– Market new developments Leasehold and Freehold.

– Advise on trends and policies.

– Advise from conception to completion!

Corporate Property Advice

ehB Reeves’ client base spans small companies and private individuals through to large companies with extensive property holdings. ehB Reeves can assist you by:-

– Providing you with comprehensive advice enabling you to maximise your property holdings.

– Advise in connection with reducing rent and rates liabilities.

– Property rationalisation.

– Acquisitions of new premises.

– Expansion and redevelopment.

– Developing a corporate property strategy

– Sale and lease back to generate and release tied up capital.

– Rent review and lease renewal advice.

Acquisition and Search

ehB Reeves provide a comprehensive service where we can simply carry out a search for you and extend this to a full acquisition. However large or small we can use our considerable experience to find your next business premises or investment.

Our services include :-

– A comprehensive assessment of what you really need, nature, size, location, construction, rent/price and timing.

– We can carry out a full search whether confidential or not.

– We can shortlist options and carry out initial inspections.

– We give you options.

– We can negotiate the best terms or price.

– Advise about ongoing liabilities, the pitfalls, the benefits and the risks.

– Work with your solicitors if appropriate.

– Bring in the experts from other disciplines to help and advise when required.

– See your new acquisition through to completion.

– Let our expertise do the work



Our Team

Simon Hain

Simon Hain has worked as a commercial property consultant in Leamington Spa since 1984 and has been very active within the local community and is a former chairman of Leamington and District Round Table and trustee of various local charities. Simon specialises in Commercial Agency, Development, Acquisitions and Corporate Property Advice and is a director of ehB Reeves.

Nick Evans

Nick is a Chartered Surveyor who has worked in Leamington Spa since 1992. Born in Warwick, Nick is a Fellow of the RICS, Registered Valuer, RICS Accredited Mediator and former Chairman of the RICS Coventry and Warwickshire Local Association. Nick generally concentrates on Valuation and Professional / Landlord and Tenant work as well as Investments and Corporate Property Advice for clients and is a director of ehB Reeves.  

Scott Blake

Scott is a Chartered Surveyor having worked in general practice surveying in the West Midlands area since 1991 and mainly within the Coventry and Warwickshire area. He has a wide range of experience dealing with commercial property matters including professional valuation services for private and corporate clients, other professional work including rent reviews, lease renewals, business rate appeals as well as commercial agency investment acquisitions and disposals. Scott is a director of ehB Reeves.

Stuart Gregory

Stuart heads our property management department working closely with clients to maximise returns from their property assets. He advises a number of private investors, high net worth individuals, property companies, pension funds and organisations with a charitable status, dealing with all aspects of the management of their property investments. Stuart is a Chartered Surveyor with over 25 years’ experience in Landlord & Tenant and general practice work in the West Midlands and Warwickshire. He joined Reeves & Partners in 2001 and is a Director of the firm.  

Andrew Forsyth

Andrew joined ehB Reeves in February 2024 as a Facilities Manager. After spending 20 years in the aggregate construction materials industry, Andrew moved to facilities management where he has worked in Warwickshire for 20 years.  

Catherine Macon

Catherine has been with the company since 2003 and currently assists in the Agency department. Outside of work, Catherine has keen interest in singing and is an active member of Sing It Loud community choir.

Danielle Biddle

Dani has been with the company since 2007 and currently deals with all of the office administration as well as residential property management.   Dani has keen interest in painting, walking  her dog Stanley and more recently healthy cooking.

Hardip Dhillon

Hardip joined ehB Reeves in 2023. Hardip is a Management Surveyor and looks after part of our extensive property management portfolio.

Lesley Saunders

Lesley joined Reeves & Partners in 2014 as a Receptionist/Administrator.  Since merging and becoming ehB Reeves, Lesley has progressed and taken on the role of Property Accounts Assistant where she deals with all aspects of management accounting.  She is a keen traveler and in her spare time likes to socialize with her friends and is part of a local darts team.

Oliver Shelley

Oliver joined us at the start of 2023, shortly after graduating from the University of Nottingham and Trent with a BSc (Hons) in Real Estate Management. Oliver started work in the agency department and also assists in aspects of asset management as well as professional services. Oliver will soon be starting his assessment of professional competence (APC) – the on-the-job training scheme graduates need to complete to qualify as a chartered surveyor. Oliver grew up in Solihull and attended Solihull School and outside of work, he enjoys playing tennis going to the gym and cooking healthy meals.    

Phil Harvey

Having joined Reeves & Partners in 2011, Phil has over 18 years’ experience in the Property industry specialising in Commercial Property Management. Phil works closely with a wide range of clients including private investment companies, pension fund operators and religious organisations advising on all aspects of Property and asset management. Phil is an experienced and valued member of the Property Management team and has acted across a wide range of property sectors including residential, industrial, office and retail. Outside of the office, Phil enjoys music, reading and Formula One.

Robert Hawkins

Robert is a Chartered Surveyor with extensive experience in the property business, having worked on both sides of the fence, as adviser and client, in all market sectors and on properties and portfolios large and small. He enjoys dealing with all aspects of commercial property and acting for all types of client.

Sam Hain

Sam Hain joined us in the summer of 2017, shortly after graduating from the University of the West of England, Bristol with a BA (Hons) in Politics and International Relations

Sam started work in asset management department, working as a graduate asset manager and is now very active in the agency department. Having obtained an MSc degree in Real Estate Management, Sam has started his assessment of professional competence (APC) - the on-the-job training scheme graduates need to complete to qualify as a chartered surveyor and hopes to qualify in the winter of 2024.

Outside of work Sam enjoys playing golf and football and is a Coventry City supporter.

Sandra Rowe

Sandra joined the company in 2000 and is head of Property Accounts, where she deals with all aspects of management accounting.

Vanessa Holmes

Vanessa is a Chartered Accountant and joined in 2000.  She keeps the company’s books and helps with the budgeting and final accounts of the service charges.  She works part time and in her spare time she volunteers at a local school, and enjoys dressmaking and baking.

Otis

Otis joined ehB Reeves in 2018 and is in charge of general morale. Outside of work Otis enjoys long walks.