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Bernard J Smith BSc (Hons) DipArb FRICS FCIArb IRRV (Hons)

Commercial property specialist, consultant Chartered Surveyor, Arbitrator and Expert Witness.

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About

I have worked in the commercial property industry since leaving full time education in 1986.

Initially employed “client side”, managing an extensive portfolio across the south east for a major High Street bank, I transferred to private practice after graduating from the University of Reading with a Degree in Estate Management. I qualified as a Chartered Surveyor in 1998.

My experience has included working with some of the most prestigious properties in central London, through which I have gained an extensive background in property development, investment and valuation.

Bernard J Smith BSc (Hons) DipArb FRICS FCIArb IRRV (Hons)

I became a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (FRICS) in 2013 and am an Honours Member of the Institute of Revenues, Rating and Valuation.

I have a keen interest in dispute resolution and hold a post graduate diploma in Arbitration Law and Practice from the University College of Estate Management. I am also a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.

I am a qualified remote pilot for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV/drones) and operate a range of devices to provide video and still images for both survey/inspection and marketing purposes.

Bernard J Smith Limited carries compliant Professional Indemnity insurance and is regulated by RICS. Drone operations are covered by relevant specialist aviation insurance.

Services

Dilapidations advice for both landlords and tenants

Rent reviews

Lease renewals

Commercial valuation (excluding bank lending)

Landlord and Tenant matters

Dispute resolution

Expert witness

I operate nationwide by agreement.

Contact

Contact me by email, phone or post and I will aim to reply as soon as I am able.

bernie@bernardjsmith.co.uk

07850 282288