Lease Advisory

"This was a complex acquisition with multiple stakeholders to manage, our time line was tight and we had to adopt innovative ways to achieve a design build and lease back vehicle to meet our goals, Realest formed an integral part of the acquisition team and drawing on their extensive knowledge and negotiation skills were key to the success of the project to this stage."

"Realest have acted for TVBC on various professional projects in the past, from purchase advice (Stuart Cook), building structures advice (Rob Haynes). Adrian before moving across to Realest successfully undertook the letting of a 50,000 sq ft new build warehouse on behalf of the Council’s rejuvenation partnership on the Walworth business park."

“Adrian has acted for several of the funds on our various industrial holdings on the south coast and has consistently secured improved lease terms, whilst minimising void periods.”

“Craigard have worked with Steve and Adrian for a number of years now, their hands on approach, coupled with extensive market knowledge continues to provide successful results.”

"Rob was introduced to me shortly after a large fire at one of our industrial estates in Southampton. Rob assumed total responsibility for the project, not only with the construction side but also with liaison with loss adjustors, insurers and the tenants. The rebuild was completed on time and to the agreed budget and, as a result, Rob has helped us with other construction and dilapidation matters elsewhere within our portfolio. We are using Rob on future matters and would have no hesitation in recommending him to other clients."

"We have worked with Rob for 14 years and he has completed numerous dilapidation inspections and subsequent negotiations on our behalf; at the last count he has completed 12 terminal dilapidations for us. We have always found Rob to be knowledgeable, professional and very approachable. The way he tackles issues has, we are sure, helped to achieve some fantastic outcomes for us. We would have no hesitation in recommending Rob and will be using him going forward."

"Both Adrian and Steve have acted for us in a thoroughly professional manner for several years on disposals and acquisitions. I would take pleasure in recommending their services to others"

“Adrian and his Realest colleagues have always provided an excellent coordinated team approach resulting in successful agency and lease advisory solutions.”

“Adrian has acted for the fund for several years on our estate in Hedge End both securing new tenants and lease renewals on improved terms.”

“Forelle Estates would have no hesitation in recommending Adrian and Steve who are well known throughout the market locally and we also have an excellent working relationship with Robert Haynes who has successfully project managed several property refurbishments on our behalf.”

“Steve and Adrian have worked for me on our South Coast projects and their knowledge and expertise in the Solent and wider South Coast market is second to none. I would have no hesitation in recommending Steve, Adrian and the Realest team.”

“The lease for my property ended at the beginning of April 2020. Despite trying to find new tenants for several months beforehand, we had no success as at the end of May. It was of course a difficult time with the onslaught of the pandemic and lockdown and all of the associated restrictions. Following advice from my solicitors I appointed another party, Realest and Adrian Whitfield, as joint agents at the end of May. Their proactivity, a website which included internal and external aerial drone footage and a 3D virtual tour which I understand was relatively unknown outside London, resulted in not only finding a tenant at our desired rental, but also with no rent free period and a completion executed by the end of July. This was quite a result. I would recommend Realest on the strength of my experience.”

"Very impressed with your genuine customer care."

“Great letting & turnaround on Units 3 & 4 Lower William Street, Southampton. Best rent on the estate, no void period & no money spent on a refurb, a 10/10 result.”