More Than Traditional Surveying

We combine technical surveying expertise with commercially driven strategic advice, supporting occupiers with everything from lease negotiations and valuations to portfolio planning, cost control and operational property management.

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Trusted by occupiers across the UK for over two decades.

Why Ask-re?

Occupier Focused

We represent occupiers and operational businesses, never landlords or investors, so there is never a conflict of interest in the advice you receive. Every recommendation is built around your commercial objectives and the way your business actually uses its space. That single-minded focus means we are always, and only, on your side of the table.

We work for you

All Under One Roof

From lease advisory and valuations to business rates, dilapidations and portfolio management, everything sits with one accountable team. You are not passed between disconnected advisers or left to coordinate competing opinions. It is a genuinely integrated service, so nothing falls through the gaps and the whole picture of your occupancy costs is handled in one place.

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Lease Advisory Specialists

Rent reviews, lease renewals, regears and break strategy are where real money is won or lost, and they are our specialism. We combine genuine valuation expertise with hard, evidence-led negotiation, so the terms reflect the market rather than a landlord opening position. With decades of experience across commercial property, we know where the leverage lies and how to use it.

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Strategic Thinking

Our advice is commercially driven, not just technically correct, focused on reducing risk, controlling cost and unlocking long-term value across your property. We look beyond the immediate transaction to how each decision affects your business over the life of the lease and the wider portfolio. The goal is always practical outcomes that protect your position and save you money.

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Property is full of expensive mistakes. We find them before anyone else does. We’ve been quietly recovering money for the same clients for over twenty years.

Business Rates Revaluation 2026: has your property been assessed correctly?

The 2026 Rating List is now live, setting rateable values through to 2029. Many bills have risen, but an assessment issued by the Valuation Office is not automatically correct. We review occupier assessments for errors and overpayments.

Business Rates Appeals

Our specialist business rates consultants are amongst the best of any professional practice in the UK.

Corporate Real Estate – Tenant Workspace

Corporate real estate services (CRES) is a special skill set for corporate occupiers of commercial premises.

Dilapidations & Building Surveys

We defend you against inflated end-of-lease repair claims and survey buildings before they cost you a surprise.

Expert Reports Arbitrations & Court Work

Maintaining accurate records is essential to any asset management function.

Fit-Outs, Design & Project Management

Planning and development is central to our work for many clients and dovetails with our other specialist services in its aim of releasing value.

Lease Renewals Rent Reviews & Valuations

We provide a combination of technical excellence, experience and strategic thinking, focused on rent and lease negotiations as they affect our clients, be they landlord or tenant.

Relocation & Leasing Agency Transactions

Business Space Leasing: relocations and buying or selling business space.

Utilities, Energy & Service Charge Audits

Moving to new premises has a number of implications for a business and often leads to significant change.

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