Business Details
34 Years
experience
Your Trusted Commercial Property Consultants in Southampton
Established in 1992, we are a leading independent commercial property consultancy firm based on the South Coast. Our director-level team specialises in business rates advisory, lease consultancy, and property portfolio management, serving clients nationally with a focus on southern England. With offices in Southampton, Bristol, Salisbury, and Woking, we combine local market expertise with national perspective to deliver tailored solutions. Our RICS-regulated services prioritise transparency, technical excellence, and long-term client relationships, helping businesses navigate complex property challenges. Over three decades, we've built a reputation for achieving measurable value through rent reviews, lease renewals, and strategic asset management.Our team's collective experience spans thousands of commercial properties, ensuring clients benefit from both regulatory compliance and innovative problem-solving. We maintain strong industry connections while retaining the agility to provide personalised service. Our commitment to continuous professional development ensures clients receive up-to-date advice aligned with evolving market conditions. This approach has earned us enduring partnerships with property owners, occupiers, and legal professionals across multiple sectors.
Services
Business Rates Mitigation
Lease Renewals
Rent Reviews
Property Portfolio Management
Rateable Value Reductions
Commercial Lease Acquisition
Asset Value Maximisation
Break Option Advisory
Completion Notices
Zero Assessment Claims
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years' experience in commercial property consultancy
- Our team includes RICS-accredited surveyors with specialist rating expertise
- We provide tailored advice combining local market knowledge with national perspective
- Our proven track record includes securing millions in business rates savings
- We maintain director-level involvement in all client engagements
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
What people say
Trusted relationship
Excellent results
First class service
Pro-active expert team
Tenacious knowledgeable team
Services
Business Rates Mitigation
Our specialist team delivers comprehensive business rates mitigation strategies through rateable value challenges and relief claims. We identify opportunities for zero assessments, completion notices, and rate reductions across commercial properties nationwide. With deep expertise in rating legislation and local authority negotiations, we consistently secure substantial savings for property owners and occupiers.
Lease Renewals
We provide strategic lease renewal advisory services for commercial property landlords and tenants. Our approach combines market analysis with legal expertise to achieve favourable terms during lease extensions. Our team manages negotiations for retail, industrial, and office properties, ensuring alignment with clients' long-term property strategies while maintaining compliance with statutory requirements.
Property Portfolio Management
Our portfolio management service focuses on maximising asset value through proactive tenant engagement and market positioning. We develop tailored strategies to enhance property performance, including rent review programmes and lease re-gearing opportunities. With specialist knowledge across southern England's key commercial hubs, we help clients optimise returns from mixed-use and single-asset portfolios.
Rent Reviews
We conduct detailed rent review assessments to ensure commercial lease terms reflect current market values. Our surveyors combine valuation expertise with negotiation skills to achieve balanced outcomes for landlords and tenants. Covering office, retail, and industrial properties, we handle both upwards-only reviews and open market assessments across the South Coast and beyond.
Commercial Lease Acquisition
Our lease acquisition service helps businesses secure optimal commercial premises through expert market analysis and negotiation. We advise on lease structures, rent review clauses, and break options to protect client interests. With extensive experience across retail, office, and industrial sectors, we deliver cost-effective solutions that align with operational requirements and growth strategies.
People
Simon Maughan
Director
Founder with over 30 years' experience in commercial property consultancy. Specialises in business rates and lease advisory. Recognised as a leading rating surveyor in the South Coast region. Previously headed RICS and Lambert Smith Hampton divisions.
Chris Mitchell
Director
30-year chartered surveyor with expertise in landlord and tenant matters. Former head of Lambert Smith Hampton's south coast professional department. Specialises in lease consultancy and asset management across the M27 corridor.
Chris Sullivan
Director
20-year RICS surveyor with specialist business rates and lease consultancy experience. Advises major corporations and property funds. Former partner at Altus Group. Expert in southern England commercial property markets.
Amy Deaney
Chartered Surveyor
Specialist in business rates and lease advisory with 12 years' experience at Altus Group. Advises property funds and small businesses. Joined Maughan Mitchell in 2022 to expand their rating consultancy capabilities.
Oliver Hamblin
Chartered Surveyor
Business rates specialist with 12 years at Altus Group. Focuses on Surrey, London, and Woking markets. Expert in rating legislation and client-focused solutions. Joined Maughan Mitchell in 2024 to expand their London operations.
Questions
What commercial property services do you specialise in?
We specialise in business rates mitigation, lease consultancy, and property portfolio management for commercial property owners and occupiers.
Which areas do you cover?
We operate nationwide with particular expertise in southern England, covering Hampshire, Dorset, Surrey, and surrounding counties.
Are you RICS accredited?
Yes, we are regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors with all surveyors holding MRICS qualifications.
How do you add value to property portfolios?
Through active asset management, strategic lease reviews, and targeted business rates reductions that enhance net asset values.
What experience do you have in business rates?
Our team has over 30 years' combined experience securing millions in business rates savings through valuations and appeals.
Reviews (4)
Nadia Ashley
Oct 26, 2021
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Chris and the team have great knowledge across Landlord and Tenant, Asset Management and Business Rates Relief matters. We have worked with Chris on various projects where substantial business rates savings have been achieved for the client - from Alex and the whole Team at Sillence Hurn
Elaine Maskelyne
Dec 24, 2020
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The company has used Maughan Mitchell for a number of years and has always found them to be professional and effective for our business needs.
Robert Wood
Sep 16, 2020
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Chris was extremely knowledgeable and helpful and has significantly
saved us money and guided us through the process.
saved us money and guided us through the process.
Sean Bolton
Aug 17, 2020
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Fantastic and efficient service from Chris and the team in assisting us. Very grateful for the knowledge they provided. Dormobile Ltd
