Andrew Dixon & Company
Andrew Dixon & Company was established In 1987 by brothers Andrew and Nicholas Dixon, both Chartered Surveyors practising in the specialist area of commercial property consultancy. An indigenous Telford company, we have from the early days advised the town's premier property owners, occupiers and developers and flourished alongside the growth of the embryonic New Town to today's dynamic first class business location.
The commercial property market in Telford is dominated by the effects of a planned new town and Enterprise Zone investment, and the company's outstanding knowledge base, combined with a proactive approach, enables us to give advice of unparalleled quality. We have been instrumental as letting agents on all the Enterprise Zone office schemes throughout Telford, and representing Telford's largest industrial landlords, we combine elements of straightforward practical advice and in depth knowledge of the property market to give quality and timely advice to owners and occupiers alike. Whether identifying development potential for residential or commercial development, or handling straightforward property management issues, Andrew Dixon & Company will always strive to satisfy the client's aspirations.
We are the Telford home town team, providing a one-stop centre for all aspects of property advice needed by the local business community. Our client list is extensive, and high priority is given to creating long-term links for repeat business. It is important to Andrew Dixon & Company to maintain and expand these strong ties to help Telford prosper.
Our full range of services is available in respect of individual properties and large portfolios alike. We at Andrew Dixon & Company are only too pleased to help, and have the expertise available within the company to assist with any particular matter, however large or small.
For details on how to contact us or find our location, please see our Contact page.
Property Agency
Andrew Dixon & Company offers independent marketing advice on the sale and letting of commercial, industrial and retail premises, together with commercial and residential development sites. We provide exposure to the market via our own internal mailing list and website, and with external marketing tools such as our distinctive letting and sales boards, newspaper and magazine advertising and links with the Local Authorities. All advice and marketing campaigns are tailored to suit the individual properties and owners requirements.
Property Acquisitions
We will undertake site finding and property searches and then negotiate the terms in order to secure the ideal property on the most favourable terms, whether that be the purchase price or rent and lease terms.
Investment & Development
Property investment and development is a specialist area and we offer consultancy and advice throughout the whole process to include appraisals, residual valuations and site assembly/acquisition. We also handle investment disposals and sale and leaseback deals.
Property Management
Property management covers a multitude of aspects and at Andrew Dixon & Company we can provide a management package to suit individual landlords' requirements. The range of service includes collection of rent; advice on and collection of service charge; VAT returns; day to day management; instigation and monitoring of repairs; lease renewals and rent reviews.
Residential Land Sales & Acquisitions
Andrew Dixon & Company has the experience and expertise to offer advice on planning issues and disposal of sites with potential for residential use, and identification of residential sites for acquisition by local and national housebuilders alike.
Professional Valuations
A core part of our business is carrying out property and land valuations. These are required for various reasons such as pension funds, probate, tax and private purposes. We are panel valuers for several major banks and valuations are prepared by our fully qualified RICS Registered Valuers with many years experience.
Rent Reviews & Lease Renewals
Whether you are a landlord wanting the best return on your property, or a tenant looking to minimise rental outgoings, Andrew Dixon & Company represents your interests and use their extensive local knowledge and negotiation skills to ensure the best possible outcome in rent review, and the most beneficial terms at lease renewal.
Schedules of Condition & Dilapidations
We can prepare photographic schedules of condition on behalf of ingoing tenants to ensure that their legal position in respect of repairs is safeguarded, inevitably saving money at the end of a lease. We also act for landlords in the preparation of schedules of dilapidations, whether terminal or during the lease term, to ensure that the premises is kept in good repair in accordance with the lease terms and tenants' obligations.
Rating
The business rates liability on most commercial properties equates to roughly half the rent, and is one of the largest fixed outgoings for property occupiers. Andrew Dixon & Company can give an independent opinion on a property's rateable value, and advice on lodging an appeal.
Compulsory Purchase
Everyone hopes that they will never be affected by a Compulsory Purchase Order, but inevitably in this changing world, properties and businesses are affected from time to time. We can offer advice and assistance in compensation claims relating to losses under a Compulsory Purchase Scheme.
