Business Details
36 Years
experience
East Midlands Commercial Property Specialists
Established in 1990, Fisher Hargreaves Proctor (FHP) has grown organically to become a market leader in commercial property services. With offices in Nottingham, Birmingham, and Derby, we offer a comprehensive range of agency and consultancy services across retail, leisure, office, and industrial sectors. Our award-winning teams combine deep local market knowledge with national expertise, delivering over 25 years of experience in property valuations, acquisitions, and strategic development.We pride ourselves on a client-centric approach, providing transparent, research-backed valuations and tailored solutions for property owners, tenants, and developers. Our commitment to innovation and personal service has earned us recognition as one of the most active agents in the East Midlands, with a track record of successful transactions exceeding 5 million square feet of retail and leisure space nationwide.
Services
Sales/Lettings
Valuations
Business Rates
Lease Renewals
Development Consultancy
Expert Witness
EPC Services
Service Charge Consultancy
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- Award-winning retail and leisure team with deep market knowledge
- RICS-registered valuers ensuring transparent, research-backed property assessments
- Proactive consultancy approach for business rate savings and lease renewals
- Proven track record in industrial and office sector transactions
- Local expertise across Nottingham, Birmingham, and Derby with national reach
Associations and certifications
- RICS
What people say
Professional and efficient
Swift stress-free transactions
Proactive and supportive
Expert market knowledge
Significant cost savings
Services
Commercial Property Sales/Lettings
We specialise in commercial property transactions across retail, office, and industrial sectors. Our teams in Nottingham, Birmingham, and Derby leverage 30 years of market experience to deliver optimal sales and leasing outcomes. With expertise in both existing and new developments, we provide strategic advice to maximise property value and occupancy rates. Our regional market leadership ensures clients benefit from local insights combined with national transactional reach.
Business Rates Consultancy
Our RICS-registered specialists deliver proven business rate savings through valuation appeals and strategic interventions. We handle complex cases for diverse properties including offices, warehouses, and specialist premises. With success-based fee structures, we've consistently reduced liabilities for clients like Hillarys Blinds and Nissan Motorparts. Our approach combines technical expertise with practical solutions to address material changes in circumstances and discretionary relief opportunities.
Property Valuations
FHP provides RICS-registered valuations for commercial, residential, and specialist properties. Our reports combine rigorous market analysis with transparent methodology, supporting clients in loan security, acquisition decisions, and accounting purposes. Recent projects include valuing student developments, industrial facilities, and heritage-listed buildings. Our valuers eschew generic statistics in favour of bespoke analysis tailored to each property's unique characteristics and market context.
Lease Renewal Negotiations
We represent landlords and tenants in lease renewal negotiations, combining legal expertise with market intelligence. Our proactive approach begins 12-18 months before lease expiry to maximise flexibility and asset value. With specialist sector knowledge across retail, office, and industrial properties, we secure favourable terms while minimising disruption. Recent successes include renewals at Pearl House and Easter Park developments for major institutional clients.
Development Consultancy
FHP advises on commercial development opportunities across the East Midlands, including mixed-use schemes and regeneration projects. Our expertise spans site acquisition, planning strategy, and market positioning. Current projects include the Waterside Regeneration in Nottingham and a 480-unit mixed-use scheme at Castlewood. We combine agency insights with technical surveying skills to deliver developments that meet evolving market demands while maximising investor returns.
People
John Proctor
Director
Chartered Surveyor with over 25 years' experience in commercial property. Leads FHP's industrial sector team, specialising in strategic site acquisitions and developer representation. Instrumental in major transactions at Fairham Business Park and EMDC.
David Hargreaves
Director
RICS-qualified professional with expertise in retail and leisure sector transactions. Recognised for securing high-profile lettings including Kiko Milano's East Midlands debut. Provides strategic advice to landlords and tenants on optimal property solutions.
Andrew Chapman
Director
Specialist in lease renewals and business rates with dual RICS and IRRV qualifications. Advises major institutional clients on portfolio optimisation and liability reduction. Regularly involved in complex negotiations for commercial tenants and property owners.
Alastair Fearn
Director
Business rates expert with success in reducing liabilities for blue-light estates and commercial clients. Advises national retailers and public sector organisations on rate mitigation strategies. Recognised for achieving significant savings through material change appeals.
Steve Gillott
Director
RICS-registered valuer specialising in commercial property assessments. Leads FHP's expert witness services, providing valuation evidence for litigation and dispute resolution. Holds Level 4 NDEA accreditation for EPC assessments and energy efficiency consultancy.
Questions
What commercial property services do you offer?
We provide a full range of services including sales/lettings, valuations, business rates advisory, lease renewals, development consultancy, expert witness services, and EPC assessments across retail, office, industrial, and specialist sectors.
How can you help reduce business rates?
Our RICS-qualified team specialises in business rate mitigation through valuation appeals, material change interventions, and discretionary relief applications. We operate on a success-fee basis, achieving savings for clients like Hillarys Blinds and Nissan Motorparts.
Do you handle property transactions outside Nottingham?
Yes, we operate across the East Midlands with offices in Nottingham, Birmingham, and Derby. Our teams manage transactions nationwide, including recent deals involving properties in Leicester, Chesterfield, and the South East.
Can you assist with lease renewal negotiations?
We represent both landlords and tenants in lease renewals, starting preparations 12-18 months before expiry. Recent successes include renewals at Pearl House (Nottingham) and Easter Park (Derby) for major institutional clients.
Are your valuations RICS-registered?
Yes, all our valuations comply with RICS Registered Valuation Scheme standards. We provide transparent, research-backed reports for loan security, acquisition decisions, and accounting purposes across commercial, residential, and specialist sectors.
How do you approach property development consultancy?
We offer end-to-end development advice, from site acquisition to market positioning. Current projects include Nottingham's Waterside Regeneration and Castlewood mixed-use scheme, combining agency insights with technical surveying expertise.
