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SHW - Planned Preventative Maintenance in Epsom Residential Block

This case study relates to a three-storey residential block in Epsom comprising 32 leasehold flats. The building was originally constructed for office use in the 1980s and converted into residential accommodation in 2015. The managing agent, acting on behalf of the freeholder, commissioned a planned maintenance report to support long-term building management which our Building Consultancy Department handled.

17 June 2026

SHW Building Consultancy Case Study: 3 Cadogan Square

SHW’s Building Consultancy Team successfully delivered a programme of external repairs, maintenance, and redecoration works at 3 Cadogan Square, Chelsea, London, on behalf of Cadogan Estates Ltd.

15 June 2026

SHW Case Study: Façade Remediation Project

A residential building in South West London, required a comprehensive façade remediation scheme to address issues relating to external wall construction and compliance with updated building safety standards. The project formed part of a broader initiative to improve building safety, enhance performance, and restore confidence among residents. A key component of the works involved the removal and replacement of Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) insulation render systems, ensuring the building met current fire safety and performance requirements while also improving durability and aesthetics.

10 June 2026

SHW - AI supports valuation. Valuers deliver it

As Artificial Intelligence continues to gain traction within the property sector, one of its most practical applications emerging is the handling of statutory enquiries for valuation reports.

1 June 2026

Structural Repairs to Office Car Park

SHW is acting as contract administrator for structural repair works to a car park at an office building near the M25 in Kent. Our Gatwick Building Consultancy team has supported the project from the initial investigation of the defects through to the start of the works.

22 May 2026

SHW - Decarbonisation Project - Horsham

SHW’s Sustainability Team prepared a comprehensive decarbonisation report number of flats in Horsham owned by Horsham District Council. The report was designed to assess the existing carbon emissions of the properties and outline low carbon technologies and strategies for reducing those emissions in line with Horsham District Council’s Carbon Reduction Plan. The process involved reviewing energy usage and recommending improvements such as upgrading heating systems, enhancing insulation, and incorporating renewable energy sources. The overarching aim was to provide actionable steps to support the achievement of net zero objectives and reinforce environmental responsibility.

21 May 2026

SHW - Comprehensive Support for Landlord Client: Bromley Road, London

This case study showcases how SHW’s Building Consultancy Department provided thorough, end-to-end support for a landlord client with a commercial property situated on Bromley Road, London.

11 May 2026

SHW - Pre-Acquisition at Lymington

As part of its ongoing growth strategy, our client—a renowned dentistry group—continues to broaden its portfolio of surgeries across the UK. Each acquisition necessitates comprehensive pre-acquisition guidance to ensure that prospective sites are appropriate, compliant with regulations, and commercially viable. In this case, the client was evaluating the purchase of a dental surgery in Lymington and requested a detailed assessment of the property’s condition prior to making a decision.

6 May 2026

Upwards‑only rent reviews: what the announcement actually means

The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill has now received Royal Assent. Among much wider devolution measures, the Act includes a ban on upwards‑only rent review clauses in new and renewal commercial leases.

6 May 2026