Our Services

‘A one-stop property consultancy service to the Automotive, Roadside & Industrial Sectors’

Our size allows us to operate without the need to maintain independent departments and cost centres. Consequently we are able to promote an excellent cross-flow of expertise across all disciplines, delivering a better outcome for our Clients. We work with a wide rage of Consultants across allied disciplines and offer a complete one-stop property advisory service tailored to Clients specific requirements, at reasonable cost and using the best individuals available within the Property Industry. We are defined by our strategic approach and application of considered, intelligent thinking, working closely with our Clients to deliver creative, sometimes left-field solutions.

We offer the following services:

Corporate Strategy

It is vital businesses make informed decisions when determining their future property strategy given increasing economic volatility and evolving patterns of physical representation. This is equally important whether agreeing the leasing terms for an individual property or planning the strategic roll-out of a new-to-market retail concept.

As a practice we draw on our collective experience of delivering innovative, sometimes ground-breaking property solutions, over the past 25 years. We continue to evolve strategic representation concepts through dialogue with related industries and leading players within our areas of specialism.

We offer a full and confidential Consultancy service collaborating with Clients to deliver a considered, intelligent, fit for purpose physical presence which is flexible and future proof, across all regions of the UK.

We have a proven track record in delivering strategic property programmes and this is supported by the traditional property services we offer, outlined below in more detail:

“Mercedes-Benz Retail Group has been working with RS &Co on strategic portfolio matters for several years. Their personal service and ability to react swiftly to our requirements have contributed to the success of the relationship and we are looking forward to managing a strong investment programme with their assistance. ”

Iris Joss-Wynn

Corporate Real Estate Director, Mercedes-Benz Retail Group UK Ltd

Agency

We specialise in strategic and problem acquisitions and in network development. We have undertaken work in every major town and city across the UK and have amassed considerable expertise in delivering the right property – from small leaseholds to the largest dealership sites across the UK. If aspirations are unrealistic we are not afraid to say so at the outset and we work closely with our Clients to find affordable solutions within the desired time-frame.

When instructed to dispose of property our Clients benefit from our pro-active, intelligent approach, working with the wider property industry to ensure maximum coverage. We are happy to work on a joint agency basis with multi-national practices where we bring insight and in-depth knowledge of our specialist sectors. We are always pro-active and aim to add value by finding additional income streams and reducing holding costs during the marketing phase.

“RS & Co provide a fresh, tailored approach to site search, identification and acquisition. They spend time understanding the client business to ensure that the solutions offered meet often wide ranging requirements. I feel reassured knowing I can call upon their services whenever necessary, and remain confident they will always respond quickly whether dealing with just one or multiple instructions.”

Stuart Pannell

Development Executive, PPHE Hotel Group

Professional Services & Lease Advisory

We are experts in conducting rent reviews and lease renewals on automotive, roadside and industrial property and have extensive experience in managing third party proceedings. At lease renewal we extract the best results through the application of the statutory machinery or by amending the lease terms in return for strategic concessions.
We are RICS registered valuers and are regularly called upon to produce valuations on all types of roadside property. We have extensive experience in reducing occupational costs through non-domestic rates appeals and tribunal hearings.

“RS & Co have displayed diligence and perseverance in pursuing rent reviews and business rates appeals on 4D Data Centre’s behalf and we have benefited from the resultant reduction in our operational property costs. We appreciate their attention to detail and all-inclusive approach to property advice.”

Jack Beddell-Pearce

Commercial & Operations Director, 4D Data Centres Limited

Investment & Asset Management

Our sector-specific experience is key to securing the best returns and avoiding poor investment decisions. We have assembled, marketed and sold more than £0.5 billion of property on behalf of our Automotive Clients and we are regularly engaged to act on behalf of Financial Institutions and to assist Private Clients with their investment structures.

‘RS & Co have played a key role in the acceptance of motor dealership property by the institutional investment market and have led the field with a series of motor manufacturer sale & leaseback transactions’

Michael White

Property Investment Director, Canada Life

Development

We act for investors and end-occupiers on automotive, mixed use and drive-through developments, working closely with our Clients to model the financial and functional aspects of any given project before initiating the development process. We have established strong working relationships with many practitioners in the property, design and construction sectors and can provide a full development service to our Clients’ specific requirements. Equally we are happy to work with existing consultants and internal property, operations and finance personnel. We are fully scalable and have the capacity to manage national roll-out programmes. We have a proven track record in this regard, having successfully managed an ambitious 15-year expansion programme on behalf of a leading car manufacturer, locating sites and developing more than 200 class-leading motor dealerships across the UK.

“I have enjoyed a close working relationship with RS & Co for many years and value their specialist advice and input. I regularly consult them on roadside investment and development matters. Jansons Property has benefitted from their knowledge of the roadside sector and together we have successfully concluded a number of acquisition, investment, development and disposal transactions.”

Andy Jansons

Managing Director, Jansons Property

Property Management

Drawing on our experience in managing over 250 discrete property locations across the UK we see effective management as key to maintaining property values and reducing holding and occupational costs. Our linked-up approach to property ensures that opportunities to restructure leases, secure additional value through the grant of concessions or augmenting core income from additional rental opportunities are identified and addressed.
We manage most property sectors including residential apartment blocks.

‘RS & Co have managed our commercial and residential properties for over 15 years. They have always shown integrity and dedication and an ability to closely monitor properties and tenants whilst maintaining a good landlord/tenant relationship. Any issues which arise are always dealt with promptly and efficiently’

Sara Skelly

Richmond-Skelly Properties Limited