Talbots Surveyors & Valuers Ltd

A Multi-Generational Family Practice Built on Trust

We aren't just a firm of surveyors; we are a family. At Talbots Surveyors, our team—led by Alan, James, Andrew, Daniel, and Brandon Cohen—combines decades of RICS-qualified expertise with the personal touch only a family business can provide.

Serving London, the Home Counties, and the wider UK, we pride ourselves on being approachable experts who translate complex property data into clear, actionable advice for homeowners and investors alike.

15,000 Cases and Counting: Leasehold & Enfranchisement Experts

If you are navigating the complexities of the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act, you need a team that has seen it all. Andrew Cohen alone has been involved in approximately 15,000 cases to date, frequently appearing before Leasehold Valuation Tribunals to give evidence.

Whether you are a landlord or a tenant, we provide the technical precision required for successful lease extensions and collective enfranchisement.

Comprehensive Surveys for Every Property Type

We understand that every property purchase is a major milestone. We offer three distinct levels of reporting to ensure you have the right level of detail for your specific building:

• Building Surveys: Our most in-depth analysis, ideal for older, larger, or non-standard properties.
• Homebuyer Surveys: The industry standard for modern homes in reasonable condition.
• Economy Surveys: A streamlined, cost-effective option for straightforward requirements.

Specialist Valuations & Expert Witness Services

Our senior partners, Alan and James Cohen, are Fellows of the RICS (FRICS) with extensive experience as Expert Witnesses in court proceedings. We maintain a proprietary database dating back to the 1980s, which allows us to provide incredibly accurate retrospective valuations for Capital Gains Tax, probate, and matrimonial disputes.

We also have a unique history in public sector work; James Cohen previously provided Council Tax Banding for the London Borough of Haringey, while Alan specialises in complex compensation work under the Land Compensation Acts.

Navigating the Party Wall Act

Planning an extension or worried about a neighbour's build? Daniel Cohen MRICS leads our Party Wall department. We act for both building owners and adjoining owners, ensuring all notices and awards are handled strictly in accordance with the Party Wall Act 1996.

As a modern, diverse practice, we are also proud to offer services in Japanese, led by Daniel, to assist our international clients.

"Our mission is to provide the technical rigour of a large firm with the accessibility and care of a family practice."

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