Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Real Estate Partner in London
Williamson Dace Brown has been an independent property consultancy since 1962, offering trusted expertise across residential and commercial property sectors in London and the Home Counties. Our family-run business manages over 1,000 properties, serving clients ranging from individual landlords to multi-million-pound portfolio investors. With decades of experience, we combine local knowledge of areas like Southgate, Barnet, and Finchley with professional rigour as chartered surveyors. Our services include sales, lettings, property management, buildings insurance, and maintenance, all delivered with a commitment to regulatory compliance and client relationships.We operate from our Southgate office, maintaining long-term partnerships with landlords and tenants through tailored advice and market insight. Our team of qualified professionals ensures operational efficiency, while our subsidiary WDB Maintenance Ltd provides emergency response capabilities. Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority for insurance services and RICS for residential lettings, we uphold the highest standards of integrity and accountability in all our operations.
Services
Commercial Property
Residential Property
Building Insurance
Property Maintenance
Lettings Management
Details
- Year established: 1962
Highlights and features
- We offer 60 years of property expertise in London's residential and commercial markets
- Our team includes chartered surveyors with specialist knowledge of local areas
- We provide FCA-regulated buildings insurance solutions for property owners
- Our proactive property management includes routine inspections and emergency response
- We combine family-run personal service with professional regulatory compliance
Associations and certifications
- Financial Conduct Authority
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
Services
Commercial Property Agency
Our commercial agency services bridge the gap between property owners and tenants through market trend analysis and tailored solutions. We specialise in leasing, sales, and negotiations across retail, office, and industrial sectors. With strategic support and specialist knowledge of landlord and tenant law, we help clients maximise property value while maintaining professional standards.
Residential Lettings
We manage residential lettings with RICS-regulated professionalism, handling ASTs, regulated tenancies, and complex leasehold arrangements. Our services include compliance with evolving legislation, property inspections, and rent protection insurance solutions. We ensure legal compliance while maintaining good tenant relationships through our expert management approach.
Property Maintenance
Our property maintenance services include defect diagnosis, repair implementation, and proactive property management. We provide detailed reports, budget forecasting, and works supervision while coordinating with specialists when needed. Our subsidiary WDB Maintenance Ltd offers emergency response capabilities for urgent building issues across managed properties.
Buildings Insurance
As FCA-regulated insurance brokers, we provide competitive buildings insurance policies for residential and commercial properties. Our services include procuring reinstatement valuations and working with leading insurance partners to ensure comprehensive coverage that protects property investments effectively.
Residential Sales
We support clients through every stage of residential property transactions, offering expert guidance on marketing, valuation, and negotiations. Our team assists with solicitor enquiries to ensure smooth processes while leveraging local market knowledge to achieve optimal outcomes for buyers and sellers.
People
Alex Brown
Partner
Alex Brown MRICS is a partner at Williamson Dace Brown with extensive experience in property consultancy. He provides expert guidance on commercial and residential property matters, leveraging his professional surveying qualifications to deliver strategic solutions for clients.
Thomas Dace
Partner
Thomas Dace MRICS joined the firm in 2013 and became a partner in 2023. He specialises in property management and lettings, combining his surveying expertise with practical knowledge of evolving residential legislation to ensure compliance and client satisfaction.
Katherine Dace
Consultant
Katherine Dace FRICS serves as a consultant with decades of experience in the property sector. Her expertise in residential lettings and management contributes to the firm's reputation for professional, regulated services that meet landlords' and tenants' needs.
Questions
What areas do you cover?
We operate across London and the Home Counties, with particular expertise in Southgate, Barnet, Enfield, and Finchley areas.
Are you regulated professionals?
Yes, we are regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) for residential lettings and the Financial Conduct Authority for insurance services.
Do you offer emergency maintenance?
Yes, our subsidiary WDB Maintenance Ltd provides emergency response services for urgent property repairs and issues.
How long have you been in business?
We've been operating as Williamson Dace Brown since 2015, with our origins dating back to 1962 as Williamsons & Simmons.
What property types do you manage?
We handle both residential and commercial properties, including single assets and multi-million-pound portfolios across London and the South East.
