A new office development is soon to be constructed just north of Romsey as Firecrest Group has purchased a development site at Timsbury near Romsey known as The Grange and Keygrove have been instructed as letting agents. Peter Wesley, Director of Firecrest, says “We are really excited by this development as it will provide 5 self-contained high quality office buildings … Read More

It was a brave move in late 2018 for residential property developer Rivendale Homes to start construction of 5 new office buildings at Nursling, Southampton without any advance sales.  Construction took place over the winter and by the time all building works were finished in April 2019, on budget and on time, the selling agents Keygrove Chartered Surveyors had successfully … Read More

Keygrove Chartered Surveyors, the Ocean Village based commercial property consultants are expanding again to cope with an increasing workload despite Brexit uncertainty. Andrew Archibald, Director of Keygrove, says “We are involved in many exciting commercial property and development property projects such as Fawley Power Station and Adanac Park where we are the agents for a major new business park. We … Read More

A 3 storey office building at Tollgate Chandlers Ford that was being marketed by Keygrove Chartered Surveyors has been taken over on a new lease by Boulting Ltd, a multi-disciplined engineering solutions provider. Andrew Archibald, Director of Keygrove, says “This is a well located refurbished office with good parking and access to both the M3 & M27.  Boulting were already … Read More

The first months of 2019 have brought an influx of new industrial property instructions to Keygrove Chartered Surveyors and the most recent of these include two units on the ever popular Chandlers Ford Industrial Estate. Lauren Udall, Surveyor with Keygrove says “Unit 7 Warrior Park is a modern 2,950 sqft business unit with forecourt parking for up to 10 cars. … Read More

The former Denis Rason Shoes in High Street Hythe is going to be refurbished by local property developers Ewin Developments who have purchased the freehold shop that was being marketed by Keygrove Chartered Surveyors. Andrew Archibald, Director of Keygrove, says “Our clients had owned and run the shoe shop for many years and had decided to retire.  This is a … Read More

Halo Accident Repair Centres Ltd are expanding with the acquisition of an additional repair centre at Unit 3 Renown Close, Chandlers Ford Industrial Estate that was being marketed by Keygrove Chartered Surveyors. Halo is the leading supplier of Accident Repair services to the insurer, motor manufacturer and claims management sectors.  Ros Hanson, Director of Halo says “Halo is a trusted … Read More

  Keygrove Chartered Surveyors has recruited Lauren Udall to assist with commercial agency and property management.  Lauren, who was brought up in Southampton, graduated in 2008 with a Diploma in Surveying Practice before subsequently becoming an Associate Member of the RICS.  She worked for the commercial property consultancy DTZ in London before taking a break from the property industry to … Read More

Richard Nevines BSc MRICS APAEWE – RICS Registered Valuer -Director Of course you want to pay the lowest rent on the best lease terms possible for you. You may have a rent review or lease renewal pending and this can cause anxiety about increased costs or even loss of your business premises. These are common concerns and the good news … Read More

Are you about to commission a commercial property valuation? Right now valuations are a bit like asking “what’s the weather like outside?” Commuting between rural Hampshire and Southampton recently I have noticed the temperature difference has been from minus 3 degrees to minus 6 degrees. These points are only 14 miles apart but the temperature difference was 100%! I’m no … Read More

Keygrove Chartered Surveyors has recruited Keith Marwood BA (Hons) to assist with commercial agency, valuations, lease advisory services and property management.  Keith is completing his studies for the RICS accredited MSc in Property Development at the University of Portsmouth and is embarking upon a structured APC in Commercial Property. After completing his undergraduate degree in History at the University of … Read More

Keygrove Chartered Surveyors, the Southampton based commercial property consultants, has promoted Andrew Hancock BSc (Hons) MRICS to Associate Director.  Andrew joined Keygrove in 2015 and specialises in property and service charge management. He manages a wide ranging commercial property portfolio from multi-let industrial estates to offices as well as individual residential properties across the South Hampshire region. He also advises … Read More