Expert Property Advice, Personal Approach
At Francis Darrah Chartered Surveyors, we have a team of experienced property professionals who have been providing informed and bespoke property advice to owners and occupiers of retail property for over 25 years. Based in East Anglia, but providing clients with national coverage, we pride ourselves on adopting a personal approach, focusing on the needs of our clients and building close and long-lasting relationships.
Our Services
Our expertise lies in providing expert advice to property owners and occupiers across the retail property market. This includes:
- Agency services, including letting and acquisition of retail properties
- Freehold sales, investment, or vacant possession
- Sales of retail properties
- Landlord and tenant services, including rent reviews and lease renewals
Our Team
Our team has a wealth of experience in the retail property market, with a combined total of over 25 years of providing expert advice to property owners and occupiers. Our team members have extensive knowledge of the retail property market, gained through experience working with clients across East Anglia and nationally.
Francis Darrah
Francis founded Francis Darrah Chartered Surveyors in 1998, having served his retail apprenticeship covering East Anglia and East Midlands at Healey & Baker (now Cushman & Wakefield). He returned to Norwich in 1993 and established a retail department as a Partner in a regional firm of Chartered Surveyors prior to setting up on his own. Francis advises landlords and tenants on agency and professional matters regionally and nationally.
Carol Cooper
Carol moved to Norwich in April 1993 from Hillier Parker (now CBRE) and joined Francis Darrah Chartered Surveyors in April 2001. She has seven years of experience in High Street agency and shopping centre marketing and worked within the national retail team. Carol advises landlords and tenants on agency matters throughout East Anglia, providing advice on retail and leisure properties.
Graham Mackintosh
Graham joined Francis Darrah Chartered Surveyors in January 2005 from London-based out-of-town retailer Mason Drage Ltd. He previously spent eight years in the retail department of Clive Lewis & Partners (now Colliers International). Graham advises clients in landlord and tenant matters and agency issues throughout East Anglia and the East Midlands and represents out-of-town retailers nationally.
Shirley Wilcock
Shirley joined Francis Darrah Chartered Surveyors in March 2017 and is the first point of contact for property information. She is looking forward to learning more about the retail property market.
Our Commitment
At Francis Darrah Chartered Surveyors, we are committed to providing expert advice to property owners and occupiers, focusing on the needs of our clients and building strong, long-lasting relationships. We pride ourselves on adopting a personal approach, providing bespoke advice and tailored solutions to our clients' property needs.
