Case Studies

Dilapidations Overview Dilapidations are part of a legal procedure based on any breaches of covenant in the lease, relating to the condition of the property. The repairs required during or at the end of a commercial lease are referred to as dilapidations and can include repair, redecoration and full reinstatement back to the original layout. Dilapidations are a complex and specialist field. Jonathan Cornes Associates is a firm of chartered building surveyors working with investors, developers and occupiers in both the public and private sectors across the UK. Our team has extensive experience of small and large scale dilapidations, [...]

Expertly Managed Office Fit Out Interior Design & Implementation When considering carrying an office fit out or refurbishment of your premises the natural instinct is to consider managing the works yourself in the belief that it will both save you money and ensure your get exactly what you are expecting due to the hands on approach. This may well be the case in an ideal world however below are 10 points that should be considered before managing a project yourself: You may be an expert in your own field of work however do you have the knowledge and [...]

Commercial Facilities Management Services Sign up for a 1 year Property Management and we will include a free 5 Year Maintenance Plan if you take up this offer before End of the end of July 2018 Commercial Maintenance We provide for reactive and planned building facilities management services on commercial offices, industrial estates and corporate tenants nationally with offices in London, Birmingham, Manchester and Stoke on Trent. Our highly experienced team offer fast responsive and planned maintenance works on all aspects of building, electrical, security and mechanical works. Are you always reacting instead of [...]

Project Monitoring from Jonathan Cornes Associates (JCA) The first choice for an independent project monitor Jonathan Cornes Associates has a team of chartered surveyors working nationally. Our headquarters is located in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, and we also have offices in Manchester, Birmingham and London. Our knowledge and understanding of the ever-changing lending criteria for high street commercial lending, bridging finance and mezzanine financiers, makes us the ideal choice of independent project monitor. Financing a development project will always carry some level of risk for the lender. However, thanks to our expertise and years of experience in project monitoring, we are [...]

Padstow Townhouse Sweet dreams - Great British Menu chef opens dessert-themed B&B Talented chef Paul Ainsworth has built a credible reputation at Number 6, his Michelin starred restaurant located in the Cornish town of Padstow. One of the country’s finest chefs, Paul has now extended his offering to include accommodation, opening six exquisitely designed suites in a newly renovated Georgian townhouse, just a stone’s throw from his restaurant. As a chef, Paul has quite the pedigree, working for Gordon Ramsey, Gary Rhodes and Marcus Wareing. Most recently, he has appeared as a guest chef on James [...]

Case study: Residential Project Management Jon and Debra Heylings wanted to unlock the full potential of their house. Like most people considering renovation, they weren’t sure where to begin - or what was possible. The 2-storey, flat-roofed property was nestled in the Staffordshire countryside, with uninterrupted views of the Welsh mountains. Keen to enlarge and enhance their two bedroom, two bathroom home, the couple asked our project managers to help open their eyes to the possibilities. After researching the history of the house, we discovered what was feasible structurally and put a series of ideas forward [...]

Case study: Dilapidations support for landlords Vinewood used to be out of the office, handling tenant exits themselves As a busy commercial landlord, Vinewood Property Developers knew that outsourcing time consuming dilapidations work would benefit the business. Specialist expertise also meant they’d be paid faster and could be sure they were compliant. “ Jonathan Cornes Associates always manage to get us what we need as a landlord. I have faith in them to work on our behalf. With help to get a large chunk of what we’re owed, we’re able to make sure our properties are in the [...]

Case study: Commercial building survey and insights help Babcock win £900 million Ministry of Defence contract After the £140 million sale of the Defence Support Group (DSG) to Babcock International, they were required to bid for a new £900 million contract. If successful, Babcock would optimise the maintenance of the army’s land vehicles, saving half a billion pounds over ten years. Lost buildings information required for bid and contract development It was critical that Babcock gain full information about the condition and infrastructure of each of the 160 buildings on the estate. This way, they would be able [...]

Case study: Stuart Thornhill explores the pros and cons of a conversion compared to a new build project