Comprehensive condition survey of a two-storey public house A client required a comprehensive condition survey of a two-storey public house as part of their lease agreement finalisation. The property had been unoccupied for approximately two years, making a detailed assessment of its current state critical. Dobson-Grey, conducted a crucial condition survey. Our team carried out…
Defect Report – Window Installation Dobson-Grey Ltd. was instructed to provide an Expert Witness Defect Report. Our lead surveyor, an experienced Chartered Surveyor and Registered Valuer, led the technical investigation. Their extensive background in RICS HomeBuyer Condition Surveys, valuations, snagging, and project management of window installations in heritage properties provided the foundation for a comprehensive…
Shakespeare Marina, Stratford-upon-Avon Dobson-Grey Ltd were instructed to undertake a retrospective and prospective strategy and planning review of a leisure-based development site with a complex planning history, located in a sensitive riverside location on the edge of Stratford-upon-Avon. It was necessary for the previously approved development to evolve to meet changing economic circumstances and to…
Expert Witness Valuation for Matrimonial Dispute Dobson-Grey was appointed as a Single Joint Expert to provide an independent Expert Witness Valuation Report for a private client involved in financial remedy proceedings at the Birmingham Civil and Family Justice Centre. The service, compliant with Part 25 of the Family Procedure Rules 2010 and RICS Valuation –…
Expert Valuation for Property Dispute Resolution Dobson-Grey provided expert witness services for a dispute over a jointly owned residential property. The instruction was to deliver an independent valuation for two scenarios: Open market value with vacant possession and Investment value subject to existing Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST). The property, a semi-detached dwelling, presented several complexities…
High Court Rules in Favour of Claimant in Forgery Case Dobson-Grey acted as a crucial Expert Witness in a High Court case that concluded in July 2024, resulting in a significant victory for the Claimant. The case involved allegations of forgery, undue influence, and fraudulent property transfers. Our role focused on providing highly specialised and…
School Rebuilding Programme – (SRP) Sidestrand Hall School Technical Barriers: Delivering a transformative Special Educational Needs (SEND) redevelopment under the DfE framework (working with Bowmer + Kirkland). The 2.8-hectare site presented severe technical bottlenecks: a non-designated heritage asset (the historic Hall) located directly inside a Conservation Area, an adjacent Grade II listed Church, complex Biodiversity…
School Rebuilding Programme (SRP) – Lincoln Castle Academy The Technical Barriers: The primary objective was to achieve planning approval within a highly compressed DfE timetable to minimize disruption to staff and pupils. The project faced statutory consultee constraints when Sport England suggested a community use agreement and an unrealistic playing field reinstatement timeline that were…
School Rebuilding Programme (SRP) Lincoln Castle Academy The Department for Education’s (DfE) School Rebuilding Programme (SRP) aims to replace poor-condition and ageing school buildings in England with modern, energy-efficient designs. The project is Government funded through the DfE with the design specification required to meet specific Government standards including a requirement for the new facilities…