Articles

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

SHW - Green Property of the Week – Napier House, Brighton

Napier offers 36,000 sq ft of Best in Class, refurbished workspace at Brighton’s Premier Office Address – Trafalgar Place – providing HQ style, fully self-contained office space in the heart of the city.

30 April 2026

SHW - The Importance of a Schedule of Condition

A schedule of condition is a document that meticulously records the state of a property at the commencement of a lease. This record includes detailed notes and photographs of any existing defects, such as damage, marks, wear and tear, or other imperfections present prior to the tenant’s occupation.

30 April 2026

Repair and Redecoration Project - Eastbourne

SHW’s Building Consultancy Team recently carried out and completed an external repair and redecoration project at 24 Upperton Gardens, Eastbourne, BN21 2AH.

28 April 2026

SHW - Green Property of the Week – Wellington Gate

Wellington Gate is a landmark, 13,305 sq ft office building centrally located on Church Road in the heart of historic Tunbridge Wells.

23 April 2026