W T Gunson

Business Details

Your Trusted Commercial Property Consultants in Manchester

Established in 1873, W T Gunson is one of the North West's longest-established firms of chartered surveyors. Our expertise spans commercial property consultancy, including sales, lettings, investment advice, and dispute resolution. We pride ourselves on combining traditional values with modern commercial insight, serving clients across Greater Manchester and the North West. As RICS-regulated professionals, we deliver tailored solutions for property management, valuations, and expert witness services. Our loyal client base reflects our commitment to quality, transparency, and market-leading expertise in commercial real estate.

Services

Sales & Lettings Property Management Investment Advice Lease Consultancy Valuations Expert Witness Dispute Resolution Business Rates Appeals Land Development Project Consultancy

Highlights and features

We have nearly 150 years of experience in North West commercial property markets
Our team includes RICS-registered valuers and accredited expert witnesses
We offer a full-service approach covering all property types and lifecycle stages
We maintain RICS service charge residential management code compliance
Our property management covers over 200 live instructions across the North West

Associations and certifications

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)

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Services

Property Management

Our RICS-regulated property management team oversees commercial and residential portfolios across the UK. We handle tenant relations, maintenance, service charge administration, and financial reporting for national retailers, landlords, and investors. Our proactive approach ensures compliance, cost control, and maximum asset value retention.

Sales & Lettings

We provide tailored sales and leasing services for industrial, retail, office, and development properties. Our team offers free appraisals, nationwide marketing through major platforms, and access to 200+ live instructions. With extensive investor databases, we match properties with qualified buyers and tenants efficiently.

Valuations

RICS-registered valuers deliver accurate capital and rental valuations for secured lending, tax purposes, and investment decisions. We specialise in commercial properties including retail, office, industrial, and development sites. Our reports meet lender requirements and statutory valuation standards across England.

Expert Witness

Our accredited experts provide court-compliant reports for property disputes. With 27 years' experience, we handle dilapidations, lease renewals, and boundary issues. Services include initial valuation advice, tribunal representation, and expert determination following RICS guidelines and legal protocols.

Lease Consultancy

We specialise in complex landlord and tenant matters, including rent reviews, lease renewals, and surrenders. Our team negotiates terms, resolves service charge disputes, and provides PACT arbitration services. Clients benefit from our dual expertise representing both landlords and tenants in commercial lease agreements.

People

Dominic Stanger

Principal Dispute Resolution Expert

FRICS chartered surveyor with 27 years' experience in commercial property valuation and dispute resolution. Accredited expert witness trained by Bond Solon, specialising in rent reviews, lease renewals, and tribunal representation across North West England.

Lauren Dodd

Chartered Surveyor

BSc MRICS surveyor with over 10 years' experience in property management and expert witness services. Specialises in residential block management compliance, service charge administration, and commercial property valuations for investment and development purposes.

Tom Bett

Chartered Surveyor

MRICS-qualified surveyor managing commercial property portfolios and providing valuation services. Experienced in lease consultancy, property management, and investment advice for landlords and occupiers across the North West region.

Neale Sayle

MRICS Surveyor

Chartered surveyor leading investment and land development services. Specialises in nationwide property acquisitions, development appraisals, and marketing strategies for commercial and residential land assets across the UK property market.

Questions

What areas do you cover for property services?

We primarily serve Greater Manchester and the North West region, with nationwide capabilities for investment and development projects.

Are you regulated by professional bodies?

Yes, we are regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and follow their service charge residential management code.

What property types do you handle?

We work with all commercial property types including retail, office, industrial, leisure, residential blocks, and development land.

How do you handle lease disputes?

Our accredited experts provide PACT arbitration, expert determination, and tribunal representation for lease renewal terms and rent reviews.

Can you assist with business rates appeals?

Yes, our RICS-qualified team specialises in business rates appeals, achieving significant savings for clients through valuation tribunal hearings.

What management services do you offer?

We manage mixed-use portfolios including retail parades, offices, warehouses, and residential-commercial developments across the UK.

Reviews (4)

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Ekaterina Dede

Oct 04, 2021 Report

Just a big thank you to Sam Beckett for helping me renting a shop in Withington , for helping me with the deal It was supposed to write the review before one year ago, but I always said I will do. Now I find the time . Many thank you to WT GUNSON for the help .

Jonathan Franks

Oct 03, 2021 Report

Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
Professional and reliable service. No hesitation in recommending.

Malcolm Yale

Jul 02, 2021 Report

Dealt with mark lee who acted for us in a recent water damage claim and can this only speak highly of the professional service he provided to us throughout this matter.
would not hesitate to recommend him or W T Gunson

Azim Kourah

Apr 30, 2021 Report

Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Dealt with Mark Lee in the Building Consultancy team.
Cant speak highly enough of Mark and the team. They were quick to see us..thorough...really great value and professional from start to finish.