Celebrating 150 Years of Excellence in Property Consultancy
Established in 1873, W T Gunson is one of the North West's longest established firms of chartered surveyors. For nearly 150 years, we have played a key role in the North West property market, providing comprehensive advice on a broad range of commercial property issues across a wide range of property types.
Our Company
We are proud to celebrate our 150th year of trading in Manchester. As a leading commercial property consultancy, we offer a professional and personalised service for disposals, lettings, and acquisitions. Our experienced team provides expert advice on sales, lettings, investment, and acquisition of commercial property, as well as residential block management, lease consultancy, land and development, property management, valuations, expert witness, dispute resolution, business rates, compulsory purchase, and mediation.
Our History
With nearly 150 years of experience, we have built a reputation for providing high-quality services to our clients. Our team of experts has a deep understanding of the local property market, and we take pride in our ability to provide tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of our clients.
Our Team
Our team of experienced professionals is dedicated to providing exceptional service to our clients. With a wealth of knowledge and expertise, our team is committed to delivering results that exceed our clients' expectations.
Our Services
We offer a comprehensive range of services, including:
- Sales and Lettings: We provide a professional and personalised service for disposals, lettings, and acquisitions of commercial property.
- Residential Block Management: We are a regulated firm of the RICS and follow the RICS service charge residential management code.
- Investment/Acquisition: We fully understand the importance of finding the right property to help your business succeed.
- Lease Consultancy: Our expert team specialises in dealing with complex landlord and tenant matters.
- Land and Development: Our experienced team offers a wide range of services, from disposal and acquisition to development appraisals and land assembly.
- Building Consultancy Services: We have a rich history of providing high-calibre professional services, predominantly undertaking the role of expert witness.
- Project Consultancy: Our flexible and commercially minded approach allows us to successfully overcome the challenges of each project.
- Property Management: Management of commercial properties is a core area of our business.
- Valuations: We provide well-researched, clear, and reliable capital and rental valuations of industrial, retail, office, investment, and development properties.
- Expert Witness: We provide a robust and well-researched expert witness report service, giving advice that can be relied upon.
- Mediation: Mediation is a growing area that offers a quick and relatively inexpensive way of resolving disputes over traditional litigation.
- Business Rates: Business rates are a significant overhead for businesses, so it makes sense to minimise your liability.
- Compulsory Purchase: Being purchased by CPO can be a daunting experience, regardless of whether it is your home or your business premises.
Unprofessionalism and Poor Communication
Several reviewers expressed frustration with WT Gunson's unprofessionalism and poor communication. Moosa reported being strung along for three months only to be told that another party had been chosen. John Glover experienced broken promises and a lack of consideration for tenants. Adrienne Lee's concerns about a bees' nest were dismissed as too costly to remove, and Halil Agin's numerous maintenance issues were ignored.
Positive Experiences
On the other hand, many reviewers praised WT Gunson's professionalism and responsiveness. Mike Benson, Shaunak Rauniar, Ekaterina Dede, Sam Dance, Jonathan Franks, Irfan Kilicoglu, Steve Roy, Malcolm Yale, Big Al, Azim Kourah, A. A., and Elizabeth Graham all reported positive experiences with the firm, citing helpful and professional staff, efficient communication, and successful deals.
Staff Praise
Individual staff members, such as Neale Sayle, Matthew, Sam Beckett, and Mark Lee, were specifically praised for their excellent service, friendly communication, and professional expertise.
