Estate Agents & Chartered Surveyors

Investment Acquisitions

At Nicholas Percival, we help people to make smart property investments, manage their portfolios, and get the most out of their assets.

Specialist insight and guidance across the real estate sector

Nicholas Percival established in 1986 incorporating Birchall Steel with over 40 years’ experience is a knowledgeable team of RICS chartered surveyors and property managers who specialise in commercial and residential properties. We provide expert services through the full lifecycle of properties, from initial acquisition advice to asset management and re-development.

Whether you’re just starting out on your property investment journey, are looking to add to your existing portfolio, or are seeking reliable property management, we can provide the services you require and tailor these to your specifications.

  • 40+ years of experience in the property industry
  • Qualified valuation experts and chartered surveyors
  • Unrivalled knowledge of commercial and residential properties
  • A bespoke, personalised approach based on individual needs
  • Experience across a wide range of sectors, from retail to business space and more knowledge sharing between dedicated teams

Occupier Acquisitions

Whether you’re upsizing or opening a new site, searching for a business premises can be complicated and time-consuming. At Nicholas Percival, our comprehensive occupier acquisition service includes all you need to seamlessly find and move into a new space without the hassle.

Occupier acquisition specialists

While businesses may move only a handful of times, landlords make a living out of leasing spaces. This can put business owners at a disadvantage when finding a premises that suits their needs and negotiating an agreeable price. Hiring your own Nicholas Percival property agent creates a level playing field so you can rest assured you’re leasing a suitable building and paying a fair market price for it.

Estate Agents & Chartered Surveyors

Occupier acquisition FAQs

Occupier acquisition involves identifying, securing, and negotiating property space for an end-user, typically a business or individual who will occupy the space rather than own or develop it for investment purposes.

Opting to use an occupier acquisition service comes with a range of benefits, including:

  • Securing the right property for your needs
  • Avoiding overpaying or signing poor lease terms
  • Minimising disruption to operations during the move
  • Aligning the new space with your business goals

Our occupier acquisition service is ideal for anyone looking to occupy a property without owning or developing it. For example:

  • A business looking for office or retail space
  • A manufacturer needing an industrial or logistics space
  • A public sector service e.g. school or healthcare facility 

We pride ourselves on carefully listening to the needs of our clients to ensure we know exactly what they’re looking for in a property, and you’ll receive the same expert service whether you’re an expanding retailer, hi-tech production business, or office occupier. Our multi-disciplinary approach ensures a quick, cost-effective solution to your occupier acquisition needs, and our advice will be tailored to make sure your business move is seamless and successful.

Understanding lease terms can be one of the most complicated parts of securing a new business property. Our occupier acquisition service includes evaluating legal, technical, and financial aspects, and assessing lease terms, service charges, and any other aspects that need addressing. We’ll also negotiate rent, rent free periods, lease length, and break clauses with a clear focus on securing favourable terms for our client.

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