Chris Brain Associates

We understand that for a public sector organisation, your property portfolio is the backbone of your service delivery. But we also know the reality: managing that estate within a challenging political and financial climate is incredibly complex.

At Chris Brain Associates, we don’t just provide advice; we are your transformation partners. We work alongside local authorities to develop change programmes that shift culture, mindset, and decision-making. Whether you are looking for a total estate overhaul or need to refine your asset valuation processes, we bring an intimate understanding of how local government actually works.

Why Public Sector Leaders Partner With Us

We believe that big strategic shifts only happen when you get the small things right along the way. Our approach is grounded in over four decades of hands-on experience and a deep-rooted public sector ethos.

The 6 P’s: A Proven Framework for Success

Our work is guided by the unique 6 P’s methodology developed by Chris Brain and detailed in his best-selling book, The Property Strategy Handbook. This framework provides a structured process to create a property strategy that your entire organisation owns. We don't believe in off-the-shelf reports; we help you build a strategy that reflects your specific local goals and challenges.

Join the Asset Valuation Circle

Valuation is often the most technical hurdle for local authority finance and property teams. To solve this, we created the Asset Valuation Circle—a subscription-based community providing 24/7 access to modular training, live labs, and a confidential 'email hotline' for tricky scenarios.

"We are here to help you grow with experience. Our mission is to empower public sector teams with the skills and frameworks they need to manage their assets with total confidence."

Expert Support Across the Property Lifecycle

We provide a range of strategic services designed to act as a 'critical friend' to your leadership team:

• Strategic Portfolio Reviews: We conduct asset challenges and performance analysis to ensure your estate is working for you.
• Corporate Landlord Implementation: From audits to governance frameworks, we help you establish robust management structures.
• Property Structure Reviews: We assist with departmental restructures, job descriptions, and skills audits to ensure you have the right people in the right places.
• Investment & Commercialisation: We provide compliance audits and guidance for investment boards to ensure your commercial ventures are sound.

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