Real Estate Consultancy Ltd

Supporting the UK’s Leading Charities Since 2001

We believe that property should never be a distraction from your core mission. Since our founding in 2001, RealEstate Consultancy (REC) has specialised in providing organisations—particularly those in the charity and non-profit sectors—with the strategic oversight they need to turn their property portfolios into assets rather than liabilities.

We don't just provide advice from the sidelines; we embed ourselves within your organisation. By acting as your internal property department, we bridge the gap between your high-level business goals and the complex world of commercial real estate.

Why Organisations Trust Our Expertise

Our track record speaks for itself. We have spent over two decades delivering bespoke property solutions for some of the UK’s most respected names, including:

• Health & Research: Cancer Research UK, Macmillan Cancer Support, and Save the Children.
• Humanitarian & Social: British Red Cross, Shelter, and YMCA England & Wales.
• Hospice & Local Care: Princess Alice Hospice, St Helena Hospice, and Age UK.

Whether you are navigating a major organisational change or need a steady hand to manage a nationwide shop portfolio, we bring an imaginative, tactical approach to every challenge.

Strategic Solutions for Complex Portfolios

We understand that a far-reaching business strategy requires a robust property response. We help you develop a Property Management Plan (PMP) that aligns your physical space with your operational needs.

"Property, People, Finance, and IT are the four pillars of any modern organisation. We ensure your property pillar is as strong and flexible as the rest of your business."

Specialist Charity Shop Management

For our retail clients, we provide a complete end-to-end service. We have managed portfolios ranging from 25 to 250 shops, handling everything from rent reviews and lease renewals to acquisitions and disposals. We focus on "Q1 quality" acquisitions while culling underperforming units to ensure your retail arm remains profitable and efficient.

Office Relocations & Acquisitions

Moving premises is more than just finding a new building. We manage the entire lifecycle: developing a business model for space use, creating hypothetical layouts, negotiating Heads of Terms, and overseeing the fit-out and legal completion. We also handle the "knotty problems" of exiting your old premises, including terminal dilapidations and exit strategies.

Our Results-Oriented Approach

We are straightforward, empathetic, and focused on outcomes. We use advanced data management systems to track every lease event and invoice, ensuring you never pa

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