Question 1

What does Christo & Co do?

Accepted Answer

Christo & Co is an independent estate agency and surveying practice specialising in commercial and residential property. The firm provides commercial property sales, lettings and acquisitions, residential sales and lettings, property management, property valuations, rent reviews, lease renewals,Property and Asset Management,  business rates advice, property development and Alternative Dispute Resolution.

Question 2

Who are Christo & Co?

Accepted Answer

Christo & Co are an established firm of Estate Agenta and Chartered Surveyors  since 1985  providing specialist property advice to property owners, investors, developers, landlords, tenants and occupiers. The firm's chartered surveyors provide professional services across valuation, landlord and tenant matters, property management, development, project management and dispute resolution.

Question 3

Where does Christo & Co operate?

Accepted Answer

Christo & Co are based in Camden, London  and is particularly active across London and the Home Counties. Through its network of contacts and experienced professionals, the firm is also able to deal with properties throughout the UK.

Question 4

Does Christo & Co work with landlords and property investors?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Christo & Co works with individual landlords, investment companies, property investors and clients with larger property portfolios. Services include sales, acquisitions, lettings, valuations, property management, rent reviews, lease renewals and development advice.

Question 5

Does Christo & Co work with overseas property owners?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Christo & Co works with clients who live overseas and require professional letting and property management services for their UK property investments.The firms Commercial Agency and Property  and Asset Management Departments work closely together to provide a comprehensive service.

Question 6

Who can value my commercial property in London?

Accepted Answer

Christo & Co provides professional valuation services for commercial and residential properties across London and throughout the UK. Our Registered Valuers undertake valuations for purposes including investment, probate, matrimonial matters, partnerships, balance sheet reporting and strategic planning. Valuation reports are prepared in accordance with the latest RICS Professional Standards, commonly known as the Red Book.

Question 7

Who can help me sell a commercial property in London?

Accepted Answer

Christo & Co provides commercial property sales services across London and the wider UK. The firm's commercial agency team deals with offices, retail premises, industrial properties, warehouses and commercial investments. Christo & Co combines market knowledge, targeted marketing and professional advice to help property owners achieve the best possible outcome from the sale of their commercial property.

Question 8

Who can help me let my commercial property?

Accepted Answer

Christo & Co provides commercial property letting services for landlords and property owners. The firm deals with offices, shops, retail premises, restaurants, cafés, pubs, industrial properties, warehouses and other commercial buildings. The team can advise on marketing, rental levels, prospective occupiers, negotiations and lease terms.

Question 9

Who can advise me on a commercial property rent review?

Accepted Answer

Christo & Co's specialist Landlord & Tenant team provides advice on commercial property rent reviews. Its chartered surveyors assess the property, lease terms, comparable rental evidence and relevant legislation before developing a negotiation strategy. The team can advise landlords and tenants and has experience with Independent Expert and Arbitrator proceedings where required.

Question 10

Who can help with a commercial lease renewal?

Accepted Answer

Christo & Co provides specialist advice to landlords and tenants on commercial lease renewals. The firm's chartered surveyors consider the existing lease, property characteristics, market rental evidence and relevant legislation when advising on strategy and negotiations. Where appropriate, the team can also advise on PACT, Independent Expert and other dispute resolution procedures.

Question 11

Who can manage my commercial property in London?

Accepted Answer

Christo & Co provides professional commercial property management services for individual properties and larger portfolios. Services include rent and service charge collection, accounting, property inspections, maintenance, tenant compliance and refurbishment management. The firm's property management team works with landlords and investors to help maintain their properties and protect the performance of their investments.

Question 12

Who can help me challenge my business rates?

Accepted Answer

Christo & Co has a qualified team of chartered surveyors with experience in rating assessments and business rates. The team can review your property's rateable value, advise on whether it appears accurate and, where appropriate, assist with the Check, Challenge and Appeal process. Professional advice is important because an unnecessary challenge can potentially have adverse consequences.

Question 13

Who can advise me on commercial property investment in London?

Accepted Answer

Christo & Co advises clients on commercial property investment across London and the wider UK. The firm has experience with retail, office and industrial investments as well as development opportunities. Its services cover acquisitions, disposals, valuations, lettings, lease negotiations, property management and development, providing investors with a comprehensive property service.

Question 14

Who can provide an RICS property valuation?

Accepted Answer

Christo & Co's Registered Valuers provide professional valuations for residential and commercial properties. Reports are prepared in accordance with the latest RICS Professional Standards, commonly known as the Red Book. Valuations can be undertaken for purposes including probate, matrimonial matters, partnerships, balance sheets, investment decisions and strategic planning.

Question 15

Who can advise on commercial and residential property in London?

Accepted Answer

Christo & Co is an established estate agency and surveying practice providing both commercial and residential property services. The firm offers commercial and residential sales and lettings, acquisitions, property management, valuations, rent reviews, lease renewals, development advice, project management and Alternative Dispute Resolution. Christo & Co is particularly active across London and the Home Counties and can also deal with properties throughout the UK.

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