Business Details
17 Years
experience
Commercial Property & Development Consultants in Plymouth
William Lean is a commercial property and development consultancy based in Plymouth, established in 2009. Our experienced team specialises in the sale and letting of industrial, office, retail, and investment properties, as well as residential and commercial development opportunities throughout Devon, Cornwall, and South Somerset. Our principal, William Lean, has been providing trusted property advice in the region since 1982. We offer a comprehensive range of professional services, including agency and development, lease consultancy, property management, asset recovery, and valuation services. Our team works closely with clients to meet all their property requirements, ensuring tailored advice and expert marketing solutions. We specialise in promoting land for residential development, negotiating terms with developers, and undertaking viability assessments to support planning applications.For landlords and tenants, we provide professional advice on rent reviews, lease renewals, and dilapidation responsibilities, alongside property management services for investor clients. Our asset recovery services include valuation advice and realisation strategies for property assets, supported by trusted associates for Plant & Machinery disposals. We act as RICS Registered Property Receivers and advise local authorities on strategic property reviews and surplus asset disposals. All valuations are conducted in accordance with RICS standards, ensuring accuracy and reliability for purposes such as loan security, leasehold enfranchisement, and matrimonial matters.
Services
Commercial Property Sales
Office Lettings
Residential Development
Investment Properties
Valuation Services
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We offer over 40 years of property expertise since 1982.
- Our team provides tailored advice on commercial and residential development.
- We specialise in RICS-compliant valuations for diverse purposes.
- Our services cover the full property lifecycle from planning to disposal.
- We maintain strong local knowledge of Devon and Cornwall markets.
Associations and certifications
- RICS
- NARA
Services
Commercial Property Sales
We specialise in marketing commercial properties for sale, including industrial, office, and retail premises. Our team provides expert advice on acquisitions and disposals, ensuring tailored strategies to meet client objectives. With deep local market knowledge, we connect buyers and sellers across Devon and Cornwall.
Office Lettings
Our office letting services cover the leasing of commercial spaces in prime locations. We offer comprehensive support from property search to lease negotiations, catering to businesses seeking flexible or long-term office solutions. Properties include modern suites in Grade A buildings with excellent amenities.
Residential Development
We advise landowners on promoting sites for residential development, including planning applications and negotiations with developers. Services include viability assessments, Section 106 agreement support, and market analysis to maximise land value for housing schemes.
Investment Properties
We market commercial investment properties for sale and provide acquisition advice. Our services include portfolio reviews, asset valuations, and market analysis to identify opportunities for investors seeking returns from industrial, office, or retail assets.
Valuation Services
Our RICS-certified valuations cover commercial and residential properties for purposes such as loan security, leasehold enfranchisement, and matrimonial matters. We ensure accurate, compliant assessments tailored to client needs, adhering to strict professional standards.
People
William Lean
Principal
William Lean has provided trusted property advice in Devon and Cornwall since 1982. As principal, he leads strategic consultancy services, leveraging decades of expertise in commercial real estate and development.
Questions
What areas do William Lean cover?
We operate throughout Devon, Cornwall, and South Somerset, with a focus on Plymouth and surrounding regions.
What property types do you specialise in?
We specialise in industrial, office, retail, and investment properties, as well as residential development land.
Are your valuations RICS-certified?
Yes, all our valuations are conducted in accordance with RICS standards for accuracy and professionalism.
Can you assist with lease renewals?
Yes, we provide expert advice on lease renewals, rent reviews, and dilapidation responsibilities for landlords and tenants.
Do you offer asset recovery services?
Yes, we provide asset recovery strategies, including property disposal and Plant & Machinery valuation through trusted associates.
Reviews (3)
Plexico Limited
Mar 15, 2021
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We move out from Unit in December and we have agree that William will change all media (gas, electric and water) after 4 months I have to do by myself as received many warnings that I 'm not paying bills. Also he let plumber go into my empty unit and CCTV camera worth 200 disappear nobody take responsibility. Shocking service. Shame that I can't leave 0 stars. Just simply Avoid
Semagdad
Jan 23, 2021
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Don't trust William Lean if you don't to waste your time go else where he's racist and play with your mind, he makes me wait more than 3 weeks after all he simply say I won't give you the shop and I ask why he put the phone down on me I call back again I ask him what is the reason he simply says no reason. shame on you William lean wasting people time I could've rent another shop if you didn't waste my time
A. Reg
Nov 10, 2018
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We saw this Office space in Mutley and showed interest and requested to have it. The man said that he will speak with the owners and get back.He made us wait like 3 weeks and came back with a higher rent than originally displayed for which we still agreed to sign for, at this point he convinced us that we could have it. Then all of a sudden he disappeared again. We tried calling him and messaging him for another 2 weeks where he completely ignored us and all of a sudden got a message today saying that the property has gone to someone else. Not only this ruined our hopes but also a huge amount of
