Business Details
Trusted Chartered Surveyors & Estate Agents in Warwick
Established in 1806, we are one of the Midlands' longest-standing firms of Chartered Surveyors, Estate Agents, and Registered Valuers. Our heritage combines centuries of expertise with modern, client-focused service delivery. Operating from Warwick, Coventry, and Market Harborough, we provide comprehensive property solutions across residential, commercial, rural, and development sectors. Our services include strategic planning, estate management, valuations, and lettings, supported by RICS accreditation and deep local market knowledge. We pride ourselves on stability, flexibility, and innovative approaches to meet evolving client needs.With over 200 years of experience, we maintain a reputation for integrity, professionalism, and tailored advice. Our multidisciplinary team delivers expert guidance on property transactions, land use, and asset management, serving private, corporate, and institutional clients. We embrace emerging sectors like telecoms and renewables while retaining core strengths in traditional rural estate management. Our commitment to transparency, client education, and long-term relationships underpins every service we offer.
Services
Residential Sales
Commercial Property Management
Rural Estate Management
RICS Home Surveys
Strategic Planning
Farm Lettings
Building Consultancy
Land Valuations
Tenant Representation
Highlights and features
- We offer 218 years of continuous property market expertise since 1806
- Our RICS-accredited team provides tailored solutions across all property sectors
- We combine heritage knowledge with innovative approaches to land use and development
- Our local offices ensure in-depth understanding of Midlands property markets
- We deliver comprehensive estate management services for rural and commercial portfolios
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
- Central Association of Agricultural Valuers
Services
Residential Sales
Our residential sales service offers comprehensive marketing strategies including professional photography, drone imaging, and nationwide online exposure through Rightmove and OnTheMarket. We provide honest valuations with comparable reports and flexible fee structures. Our experienced team manages viewings, negotiations, and vendor care calls to ensure smooth transactions from initial listing to completion.
Rural Estate Management
Specialising in rural property portfolios, we offer tenant representation, succession planning, and tax mitigation strategies. Our RICS-qualified land agents manage farms, estates, and agricultural holdings with expertise in tenancy agreements, environmental schemes, and compulsory purchase compensation. We combine traditional estate management with modern compliance requirements for charities, investors, and utility companies.
RICS Home Surveys
We conduct RICS-accredited home surveys including condition reports and building defect analyses. Our chartered surveyors provide detailed assessments of property condition, repair schedules, and reinstatement costs. Services extend to pre-acquisition evaluations, dilapidations advice, and party wall surveys, ensuring clients receive technically sound and commercially relevant property insights.
Strategic Planning
Our planning consultants specialise in strategic land promotion and development. We assist clients with option agreements, SHLAA assessments, and planning applications for residential, commercial, and renewable energy projects. With expertise in Section 106 agreements and Community Infrastructure Levy, we navigate complex planning processes to maximise land value and development potential.
Commercial Property Management
We manage diverse commercial portfolios including industrial, retail, and office properties. Services cover lease negotiations, rent reviews, compliance management, and portfolio acquisitions/disposals. Our RICS-certified team provides tenant liaison, maintenance coordination, and financial reporting through integrated property management systems, ensuring optimal asset performance for institutional and private clients.
People
Geoff Wilson
Senior Partner
BSc graduate and RICS member with over 30 years' experience in rural property management. Specialises in estate management, agricultural valuations, and rural finance. Leads the firm's rural consultancy services from Warwick office.
Philip Cowen
Partner
MRICS chartered surveyor specialising in strategic planning and rural development. Advises on land promotion agreements and planning policy compliance. Manages complex rural planning applications and development schemes across the Midlands region.
Riaz Khan
Head of Commercial Property
BSc graduate with dual RICS and CMI qualifications. Oversees commercial property management for institutional clients. Expert in lease negotiations, portfolio management, and commercial tenancy legislation. Based at Coventry office.
Edward Painter
Rural Surveyor
BSc-qualified rural surveyor specialising in farm management and environmental schemes. Advises on Countryside Stewardship applications and agricultural subsidies. Manages rural property lettings and land transactions from Market Harborough office.
Andrew Russell-Wilks
Strategic Planning Consultant
BSc graduate with FRICS and MRTPI accreditations. Specialises in strategic land development and planning policy. Leads major promotion schemes and hybrid planning applications. Provides expert witness services for development appeals.
Questions
What property services do you offer?
We provide residential/commercial sales and lettings, rural estate management, RICS surveys, strategic planning, and building consultancy services across the Midlands.
How do you value rural land?
Our RICS-qualified valuers assess land using comparable sales data, development potential, and agricultural subsidies. We provide detailed reports for sales, tax planning, and compulsory purchase claims.
Can you help with planning applications?
Yes, our planning consultants handle residential, commercial, and renewable energy schemes. We prepare applications, negotiate agreements, and manage appeals for landowners and developers.
Do you manage investment properties?
We offer full portfolio management for commercial, residential, and rural properties including rent collection, tenant liaison, and compliance reporting for institutional and private clients.
What areas do you cover?
Based in Warwick, Coventry, and Market Harborough, we operate across Warwickshire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, and the wider Midlands region.
Reviews (3)
Stephen Chalkley
Mar 20, 2022
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Excellent experience. Robert West was extremely professional and proactive in his approach. Highly recommended
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Oct 27, 2019
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I am very old and experienced in buying, selling, renting and leasing Commercial and domestic properties. I am delighted to be recipient of such fantastic service from Godfrey Payton. Highly recommended a d considering placing my Property Portfolio with them. Call Rob and you will NOT be disappointed! 10/10 Thank you Godfrey Payton! Best regards. Anon
Louise Grocutt
Jun 17, 2017
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Awful estate agents, lie to cover up mistakes and leave tenants living with defects in the property for example, a ceiling had fallen down from bath and water was running down to the electrics tripping the whole house, the electrics were black from this danger. Stay away and do not trust, bad reputation and horrible people to deal with
