Public Sector. Maximising the value of your assets

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1 Public Sector PROPERTY Maximising the value of your assets

2 Investment Agency Team of the Year. Property Week Awards 2012 knight frank has over 50YEArs experience working alongside the public sector KEY Contacts James Leaver Head of Public Sector +44 (0) Duncan Thomas Partner, Public Sector +44 (0) Nigel Hardy Head of Westminster +44 (0) Sophie Linton Partner, Public Sector +44 (0)

3 Adding value to your assets At Knight Frank we understand that now, more than ever, efficient working practices and value for money are the principal priorities for all public sector clients and that the recruitment of external consultants is dependent on genuine added value and identification of innovative solutions. Supported by our national network of experienced market specialists, whether you are formulating estate strategies for more efficient service delivery, structuring a partnership with the private sector or need support in steering a path through emerging policy in planning or procurement, our experience and spread of expertise can help you devise and implement the most effective property plan for your organisation. Our services cover all areas of property valuation, acquisition and disposal, ownership and development, encompassed within the following core headings: Estate Strategy and Optimisation Ensuring the best use of your property assets by seeking to optimise space utilisation and efficiency. Providing support on consolidation, rationalisation and relocation activity. Transaction Management Providing full support on acquisition and disposal activities, negotiating optimum pricing structures or lease terms. Asset Management Seeking to protect the on-going value of your property assets, at the same time as minimising costs associated with occupation. Providing advice on lease renewals and restructuring, property management services and support on mitigation of service charge and business rate liabilities. Regeneration and Development Consultancy Conducting full market research and options analysis; steering viability assessments, master planning and policy formulation. Project Implementation Advising on land assembly and CPO, developer procurement, site marketing, appropriate structuring of development agreements and other partnership structures, as well as overage monitoring. Professional Consultancy Including planning and sustainability consultancy, completion of professional building surveys, advice on dilapidations, corporate recovery and restructuring. Valuation Drawing upon the knowledge and skills of our market facing teams, including CPO, asset and DRC valuations.

4 Appointed to Government Frameworks With procurement of advisers becoming increasingly complex and time consuming, as panel members on a number of frameworks we are able to work with you without the need for further tendering. Our commitment to you is always to demonstrate both quality of service and value for money. Our panel appointments include: The Estates Professional Services framework administered by the Government Procurement Service The Homes and Communities Agency Royal Mail Transport for London Crossrail Surrey County Council The London Borough of Hackney We are also the retained estates adviser to the Metropolitan Police Service and Westminster City Council, and are registered supplier on the Dynamic Marketplace. Market Intelligence Working with both the private and public sector, the Knight Frank team benefit from the latest market information and insights and the contacts to convert this into advantageous projects and guidance for our public sector clients. Providing expert advice, practical support and with a proven track record, our reputation as a trusted adviser is earned in everything we do.

5 Understanding the realities Strategic property consultation and implementation Current economic pressures have brought public sector property into critical focus. Effective planning and delivering efficiency are fundamental estate objectives. With over 50 years experience of working alongside the public sector, Knight Frank was the first independent property adviser in the UK to establish a dedicated public sector team over 20 years ago. As a multi-disciplinary real estate consultancy, Knight Frank is able to provide strategic advice and implementation services on all commercial, residential, and rural asset classes. As a Partnership we are intrinsically linked to the success of our business and as such, attach great importance to our Partners taking a hands-on approach to service delivery. We are able to give truly independent advice. We have a genuine understanding of the public sector which enables us to provide you with a truly comprehensive and tailored approach. Our reputation for uncompromising Our reputation for uncompromising professionalism and integrity professionalism and integrity in everything we do do has has made made Knight Frank the adviser of choice to the Public Sector for decades Knight Frank the adviser of choice to the Public Sector for decades

6 Knight Frank LLP With over 100 years of experience, Knight Frank is the world s leading, privately owned global property consultancy. Through our alliance with US based Newmark Grubb Knight Frank, our global network extends across almost 300 offices worldwide, with over 10,000 employees handling in excess of $800 billion ( 500 billion) worth of prime residential, commercial and agricultural real estate per annum. Working with private individuals, developers, investors, banks, corporate occupiers and public sector bodies we provide a range of agency, investment and professional consultancy services which are supported by our dedicated market research teams. Knight Frank LLP Global Headquarters 55 Baker Street London W1U 8AN United Kingdom +44 (0) The Knight Frank network consists of Knight Frank LLP and its direct subsidiaries which provide services in the UK and an international network of separate independent entities or practices providing services internationally. Newmark Knight Frank Global 1776 AUG12