Corporate Property
The Corporate Property department ensures that the
Council's property is used to its full potential, and advises on
all property matters, we offer:
Land and property availability lists
Properties from within the Council’s estate are available to
purchase or rent. See the list of currently available properties.
Valuation advice
These services include:
- a comprehensive valuation service to all Business Groups on all
property matters including strategic property advice
- asset valuations and upkeep of the Council's register of land
and properties
- rating appeals on Council owned property
- advice on ownership of property
- preparing and submitting offers to Council tenants under 'Right
to Buy' and 'Tenants' Choice' schemes
- acquisition of property by agreement and by compulsory purchase
powers
- promoting development in accordance with the Council's
economic, planning and environmental policies
Property management
These services include:
- undertaking the estate management of the Council's commercial
property portfolio including leasehold properties held to enable
the Council to discharge its statutory duties and policies
- identifying opportunities to maximise the use of Council's
property portfolio to generate additional income
- acquiring accommodation for Council departments and voluntary
groups
- disposal of surplus Council property
- negotiating on all aspects of property management on behalf of
the Council and its Business Groups
- dealing with London Residuary Body disposals and enquiries