chartered surveyors in newcastle

David is a problem solving chartered surveyor. He can think out of the box and use his valuation and appraisal skills together with his property management experience and knowledge of the legal framework to get the best results for clients. This wide-ranging property sector knowledge has seen him acting as an expert witness in property disputes, third party and negligence proceedings and he also possesses  specialist knowledge of the further education sector providing valuation advice and assisting in the preparation of accommodation strategies.

Andrew has thorough knowledge of the North East property market having practiced in the region throughout his career since 1983. Following a spell “client side” with Grainger Plc, Andrew established the Newcastle office of a major national practice, Gerald Eve, with David Johnson in 1998. In September 2006 he and David decided to become independent and set up Johnson Tucker LLP. Andrew is the thinking mans agent and gets particular pleasure identifying opportunities and brokering complex transactions involving several parties. Whether advising on acquisition or disposal, Andrew will ensure that the client achieves the desired result at the best possible price.

His experience in dealing with all aspects of commercial property ensures that there are no surprises, or opportunities missed. This is fundamental when dealing with land sales/purchases, where planning permission can add significant value, or sale and leaseback transactions where the terms need to be right for both buyer and seller.

Andrew also has specialist knowledge in the motor trade and trade park sectors for owners and occupiers. Andrew is an experienced landlord and tenant surveyor carrying out Rent Reviews and Lease Renewal work for major clients, including ATS, BSS, Co-Operative Group, Ernst & Young, Grainger Plc, Greggs Plc, HSS, NCP and Laing O’Rourke. This includes Arbitration and Independent Expert disputes where witness statements and oral hearings are sometimes necessary.

He has prepared reports for, and acted as an Expert Witness in major planning applications and Public Inquiries. He regularly provides advice to litigation solicitors and is experienced at providing evidence in Court. Andrew is also an RICS Registered Valuer, providing advice to individuals, companies, pension funds, accountants and solicitors. This could be anything including a single valuation of a residential property, asset valuations, providing advice in matrimonial disputes or providing Expert Witness advice on other valuation matters. He regularly prepares loan security valuations for most major banks and lending institutions. This includes both residential and commercial properties from individual units to portfolios.

He also has residential investment expertise gained from working at Grainger Plc as well as advising clients in the social housing sector. Another area of specialist expertise in the residential sector is dealing with Leasehold Enfranchisement cases where he has given advice to freeholders including Bellway and Persimmon as well as many leaseholders whether individually or collectively. With colleague Malcolm Angus and consultant Richard Harris, Johnson Tucker LLP is one of the few firms of Chartered Surveyors in the North East that has considerable specialist knowledge in this sector.

Gary’s easy manner and fair approach have engendered many a good relationship with tenants over the years, while he seeks to look after the landlord’s interests, providing property owners and investors with a complete property management service.  He is an experienced landlord and tenant surveyor supervising almost all rent reviews and lease negotiations for his management clients. He is also a qualified risk assessor.

Daniel has lived in Newcastle upon Tyne since 2004, first arriving in the city as an undergraduate studying Mathematics and Statistics at Newcastle University. He subsequently acquired a Masters Degree in Real Estate Management and graduated from Northumbria University in September 2008.

Daniel has worked in commercial property since 2008 and qualified as a Chartered Surveyor in October 2011 with a well-established Teesside based commercial surveying firm. He therefore has thorough knowledge of the North East property market as well as the wider investment market. Daniel has wide ranging skills having worked in general practice for approximately 7 years covering most commercial surveying disciplines, with principle activities in this role, including sales and lettings, acquisition and investment advice as well as commercial property management, lease renewals, rent reviews and rating appeals.

Daniel is an experienced valuer specialising in the valuation of portfolios and high value commercial investments. Daniel is a RICS Registered Valuer and has experience in loan security valuations where he has acted on behalf of most major banks and lending institutions.

In June 2014, Daniel moved to Johnson Tucker LLP specialising in investments and development opportunities, his principal role focusing on advice to funds, property companies and individuals on the sale and acquisition of commercial investment opportunities. Further details of recent acquisitions and disposals can be found in the ‘NEWS’ section of the Johnson Tucker website. Recent high profile transactions include the sale of a mixed use retail & student residential investment on the campus of Northumbria University for in excess of £5m (HERE) and the acquisition of a highly secure investment let to South Tees NHS trust for in excess of £14m (HERE).

Malcolm is an experienced commercial valuer who since qualifying in 2003 has worked for some major national and international firms and joined Johnson Tucker LLP in June 2015. He is an RICS Registered Valuer and having practiced in the region for the majority of his career, he has thorough knowledge of the North East property market as well as the wider investment market. Malcolm carries out lease renewals and rent reviews for both landlords and tenants and also advises clients on leasehold enfranchisement cases.

Janet is well established property manager in the north east. Janet has worked for both national and regional Chartered Surveying firms and adds her wealth of experience to the Johnson Tucker Property Management team.

Within an expanding property management department, Janet’s experience is essential; managing shopping centres, multi let properties and residential blocks. As well as looking after the landlords interests Janet has developed a good working relationship with tenants, contractors and other property professionals.

Originally from Newcastle, Kristian initially studied History and Politics at Loughborough University before returning home to complete his Master’s Degree in Real Estate, graduating from Northumbria University in October 2015.

Following his graduation, Kristian immediately took up a position in a well-established North East chartered surveying firm working primarily in the agency department, across all commercial property sectors throughout Newcastle, Northumberland and County Durham.

In September 2017, Kristian joined Johnson Tucker LLP, where alongside agency work he assisted the commercial valuation, property management and investment functions of the business in order to gain experience in a number of commercial surveying disciplines. Such experience was essential as Kristian passed his Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) and qualified as a Chartered Surveyor and RICS Registered Valuer in May 2018.

Kristian now specialises in commercial agency, both occupational and investment, acting for property owners as well as tenants and purchasers throughout the North East.

Kristian is an active member of the RICS Matrics, the young professionals’ arm of the RICS, regularly attending their professional networking and social events as well as seminars and conferences to aid his continued professional development.

Chris has worked in the property industry for over 11 years in various sectors, gaining a wealth of experience in accounting, social housing management as well as residential block and property management.

Within an expanding property management team at Johnson Tucker, Chris’ experience is essential in ensuring that all properties are compliant with current legislation and that an excellent service is being delivered to our clients.

Matthew graduated from Northumbria University with a 1^st Class Degree in Estates Management, impressively being awarded ‘Student of the Year’ in the process. He works alongside David Johnson, Andrew Tucker and Malcolm Angus in the valuation department providing advice and expert reports on commercial and residential valuation matters.

Amanda is very experienced secretary and office administrator having worked for 18 years as PA to the Senior Partner of a major firm of Chartered Accountants before a further 13 years as secretary to the management team at a national Fire & Security Firm. Amanda now works as secretary at Johnson Tucker, where she is a valued member of a growing team.