Business Details
Your Trusted Real Estate Partner in the East Midlands
Established over 30 years ago, Fisher Hargreaves Proctor (FHP) has grown organically to become a market leader in commercial property services across the East Midlands. With offices in Nottingham, Birmingham, and Derby, our firm combines local market expertise with national reach, offering a comprehensive range of agency and consultancy services. Our dedicated teams specialise in retail, leisure, office, and industrial sectors, delivering a personal and forward-thinking approach to clients. We pride ourselves on our deep understanding of evolving market trends, supported by award-winning expertise in acquisitions, lettings, and valuations. Our consultancy division provides tailored advice on business rates, lease renewals, and property management, ensuring clients achieve optimal outcomes.With a proven track record in complex transactions and development projects, we maintain strong relationships with landlords, tenants, and developers. Our RICS-registered valuers and accredited professionals uphold the highest standards of transparency and technical excellence. Through strategic partnerships like FHP Living, we extend our expertise to residential development, reinforcing our commitment to holistic property solutions. Our long-standing client relationships and industry recognition reflect our dedication to innovation, integrity, and measurable results.
Services
Sales/Lettings
Acquisitions
Valuations
Business Rates
Lease Renewals
Development Consultancy
Expert Witness
EPCs
Service Charge Consultancy
Property Management
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of commercial property expertise across East Midlands markets
- Our RICS-registered valuers provide transparent, research-backed valuation reports
- Award-winning retail and leisure team with specialist sector knowledge
- Proven success in securing business rate savings through material change appeals
- Integrated property management services with RICS Code of Practice compliance
Associations and certifications
- RICS
What people say
Smooth professional experience
Pro-active and supportive
Kept updated with new options
Efficient in managing viewings
Achieved best outcomes
Services
Commercial Valuations
Our RICS-registered valuers deliver transparent, research-backed valuations for commercial, residential, and specialist properties. Using up-to-date market analysis and avoiding generic statistics, we provide detailed reports that support informed decision-making for acquisitions, loan security, and accounts purposes. Clients benefit from our expertise in complex valuations for mixed-use developments, listed buildings, and specialist sectors like healthcare and education.
Business Rates Consultancy
We specialise in reducing business rate liabilities through material change appeals, empty rate allowances, and discretionary relief strategies. Our success-based fee structure ensures alignment with client outcomes, supported by a deep understanding of rating lists and legislative changes. We represent clients across diverse sectors including retail, industrial, and emergency services.
Lease Renewals
FHP provides strategic advice for lease renewals, combining market knowledge with technical expertise to negotiate favourable terms. We begin preparations 12-18 months in advance, ensuring landlords protect asset value while tenants gain flexibility. Our team handles complex negotiations for retail parks, office developments, and industrial estates.
Development Consultancy
We advise on commercial development opportunities across the East Midlands, including mixed-use schemes and regeneration projects. Our services cover site acquisition, planning strategy, and tenant negotiations, supported by in-depth knowledge of funding markets and key landowners. Recent projects include major retail and logistics developments.
Service Charge Management
FHP offers expert review and negotiation of service charge arrangements, ensuring compliance with RICS standards. We represent both landlords and tenants in resolving disputes over apportionment, recoverable costs, and infrastructure charges, with recent successes in securing 25% savings for commercial clients.
People
John Proctor
Director
With over 30 years in commercial property, John leads FHP's strategic growth and major client relationships across the East Midlands property market.
David Hargreaves
Director
Specialising in retail and leisure sectors, David has brokered numerous high-profile lettings and acquisitions for national retailers and developers.
Andrew Chapman
Director
Andrew heads lease renewal negotiations and dilapidations advice, combining technical expertise with practical solutions for commercial landlords and tenants.
Alastair Fearn
Director
A business rates specialist, Alastair has secured significant savings for clients through innovative appeals and material change strategies.
Steve Gillott
Valuation Director
As a FRICS valuer, Steve provides expert witness testimony and complex valuations for legal and financial institutions across the UK.
Questions
What commercial property services does FHP offer?
We provide sales, lettings, acquisitions, valuations, business rate consultancy, lease renewals, and development advice across retail, office, industrial, and mixed-use sectors.
How can FHP help reduce business rates?
Our specialists identify material changes and appeal rateable values, achieving savings through formal appeals and discretionary relief applications tailored to your property.
Do you handle property transactions outside Nottingham?
Yes, we operate across the East Midlands from offices in Birmingham and Derby, with national client representation capabilities.
Can you assist with lease renewal negotiations?
We prepare 12-18 months in advance, using market data and legal expertise to secure favourable terms for landlords and tenants.
Are your valuations RICS-compliant?
All valuations are conducted by RICS-registered professionals following strict methodology and transparency standards for commercial and residential properties.
How do you manage service charge disputes?
We audit charges against lease terms and RICS guidelines, negotiating resolutions that ensure fair cost recovery while maintaining landlord-tenant relationships.
