Lea Hough Chartered surveyors have provided trusted commercial property advice across Lancashire, Cumbria, Lancaster, Merseyside and the Wider North West for over 40 years. As demand for Specialist Commercial Valuation continues to grow, we are pleased to highlight the expertise of our dedicated Commercial Property Team.
Consisting of Associate Partner Thomas Sutton and Surveyor and RICS registered valuer William Kay, the team provides a comprehensive range of Commercial Valuation and advisory services to lenders, Solicitors, Accountants, Pension Trustees, Property investors, Business owners, Local authorities and private clients across the region.
Commercial valuation services
Our Commercial Property Team provides a comprehensive range of valuation services to support clients across the North West. These include Market Valuations, Market Rent Assessments and Insurance Reinstatement Cost Assessments for a wide variety of commercial property types, including retail, office, industrial, investment and development properties. We undertake valuations for numerous purposes, including Secured Lending, Pre-sale and Pre-acquisition Advice, Single Joint Expert Valuations, Pension Fund and SIPP Valuations, Financial Reporting and Accounting Requirements, Probate and Estate matters, and Internal Asset Management Decisions. Whatever the purpose of the instruction, our team delivers clear, independent and evidence-based advice tailored to our clients’ specific instructions.
Supporting commercial property decisions across the North West
Commercial Property is often one of the most valuable assets a business, investor or organisation owns, making informed decision-making essential. Professional Valuation and Property advice can help reduce risk, support strategic planning and provide confidence when navigating complex property matters. Whether acting for a lender, advising on a transaction or assisting with financial reporting and accounting requirements, our Commercial Property Team combines extensive market knowledge with technical expertise to deliver clear, reliable and commercially focused advice. Working across Lancashire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Merseyside and the Wider North West, we help clients understand the true value of their assets, identify opportunities and make informed property decisions that support their long-term objectives.
Landlord and Tenant Advice
Alongside our valuation services, our Commercial Property Team provides practical and commercially focused landlord and tenant advice to help clients protect and maximise the value of their property interests. We advise landlords, tenants, investors and occupiers on a range of matters, including Rent Reviews, Lease Renewals, Lease Advice and related disputes. By combining detailed market knowledge with an understanding of lease terms and property performance, we help clients make informed decisions, achieve fair outcomes and navigate often complex negotiations with confidence.
Meet the team
Thomas Sutton is an Associate Partner, Senior Chartered Valuations Surveyor and RICS Registered Valuer with extensive experience advising private, corporate and public sector clients across the North West. His expertise spans commercial property, development and commercial/residential development land, with a strong focus on delivering accurate, evidence-based advice to support lending, acquisitions, disposals, financial reporting and pension fund purposes.
William Kay is a Surveyor and RICS Registered Valuer who specialised in Commercial Property Valuation and Professional Consultancy Services. Working across a diverse range of property types, Will advises clients on commercial property valuations, rent reviews, lease renewals and insurance reinstatement assessments, providing practical advice tailored to each client’s objectives.
Recent Commercial Projects
Our recent instructions highlight the breadth of our commercial property expertise across Lancashire and the wider North West. Acting for lenders, developers, investors, local authorities and housing associations, we provide valuation and advisory services across a diverse range of property types and sectors. From industrial and light industrial premises in Preston, Blackburn and Burnley, to development land appraisals and residual valuations for proposed residential schemes, our team regularly supports clients with complex property decisions.
Recent projects have included secured lending valuations, development land assessments incorporating affordable housing considerations, and specialist valuation advice on unique property interests such as ransom strips. We have also undertaken local authority instructions, including the valuation of a museum building to assess its redevelopment potential and asset valuations for accounting purposes. These varied instructions demonstrate our ability to deliver trusted advice across both public and private sector projects, ranging from straightforward market valuations to more complex development and strategic asset assessments.
Looking Ahead
As the commercial property market continues to evolve, having access to accurate, reliable and commercially focused advice has never been more important. Whether you require a valuation for secured lending, acquisition, financial reporting, probate, pension fund purposes or landlord and tenant matters, Lea Hough’s Commercial Property Team is well placed to assist. Combining extensive market knowledge with a commitment to delivering clear, independent advice, Thomas Sutton and William Kay continue to support clients across Lancashire, Cumbria, Merseyside and the wider North West with confidence, professionalism and a practical understanding of their property objectives.
To find out how our Commercial Property Team can support your next property decision, get in touch with Lea Hough Chartered Surveyors today.
