Property Reviews: LB Hounslow Greater London
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Client
London Borough of Hounslow
Sector
Commercial
Location
Greater London
How we helped
Public and third Commercial property and asset management
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Steve Gell
Consultant, Consultancy & Strategy
020 7518 3220 Email me About Steve
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I have been with the Consultancy and Strategy team at Carter Jonas since 2014. I provide advice to public sector organisations on estate strategy, property assessment and reviews, and social value. We focus on a 'service led approach' to ensure all property recommendations reflect operational requirements.

Carter Jonas conducted a property asset review on a pre-determined section of the London Borough of Hounslow’s operational and commercial properties. The review was required to identify under-performing properties that were not being used to the best of their potential.  The drivers included releasing assets for better operational purposes, generating revenue, and capital receipts for the Council.  

A full strategic portfolio review can be costly and time consuming, albeit delivering good results. In this instance the Council identified a sub-portfolio of perceived poor performing commercial sublet properties and underused operational services.   

These included HRA retail parades, which traditionally London Borough Councils have continued to manage in their existing state despite other options being available. The review also identified a car parking divestment opportunity that would deliver capital receipts and the release of operational assets that would deliver revenue savings through co-sharing possibilities.  
 
Listing commercial opportunities is straight forward but of little use to a complex Council organisation. Considering the Council’s strategic plan, capital and revenue requirements, operational service delivery, and contractual obligations allows the opportunities to be applied, achieving democratic authorities and successful implementation.      

‘Carter Jonas undertook a 3 month review of a number of commercial and operational properties to identify improved service efficiency and commercial opportunities.  Working closely with the Estates team the report was delivered on time and on budget and the results are being considered for implementation.’
Herdeep Chaggar-Ashby, London Borough of Hounslow

How we helped: The review identified a car parking divestment opportunity that would deliver capital receipts and the release of operational assets that would deliver revenue savings.