Business Details
Your Trusted Real Estate Partner in Reading
Hicks Baker has been a trusted name in commercial property services for over three decades. Our expertise spans property management, lease advisory, and building surveying across office, industrial, and retail sectors. With deep roots in the Thames Valley and a national reach, we combine local market intelligence with strategic insight to deliver optimal outcomes for clients. Our team of chartered surveyors and specialists provides tailored solutions for property transactions, asset management, and lease negotiations. We pride ourselves on maintaining long-term client relationships through transparent advice and market-leading service.Our commitment extends beyond business to supporting local cultural initiatives and community projects. Whether advising landlords, tenants, or investors, we focus on minimising risk while maximising value. Our proven track record in complex lease reviews and property acquisitions demonstrates our sector leadership. We maintain rigorous professional standards through RICS regulation and continuous staff development. This combination of experience, local knowledge, and client-centric approach makes us a preferred partner in commercial property.
Services
Property Management
Lease Advisory
Building Surveying
Retail Sales
Office Sales
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years' experience in Thames Valley commercial property
- Our RICS-qualified team provides market-leading lease advisory services
- We combine local knowledge with national property transaction expertise
- We maintain long-term client relationships through transparent advice
- We support local cultural initiatives and community development projects
What people say
Local knowledge
Tenacity in deals
Professional service
Long-term partnerships
Straightforward advice
Services
Property Management
Our property management services optimise commercial property investments through proactive asset strategies and tenant relations. We handle rent collection, service charge administration, and building maintenance while ensuring regulatory compliance. With dedicated support for occupiers and investors, we deliver tailored solutions that enhance property value and tenant satisfaction across the UK.
Lease Advisory
We provide expert lease advisory services covering rent reviews, lease renewals, and lease re-gearing. Our RICS-qualified team offers strategic guidance on lease terms, break clauses, and dilapidations. We help clients navigate complex lease agreements to protect their interests and maximise property value through informed decision-making.
Building Surveying
Our building surveying services include property inspections, dilapidations assessments, and project management for commercial properties. We offer technical expertise in condition surveys, schedule of condition preparation, and fit-out project management. Our chartered surveyors provide detailed reports to support informed property decisions and maintenance planning.
Retail Sales
We specialise in retail property sales with deep market knowledge across Berkshire and the Thames Valley. Our services include property marketing, tenant vetting, and transaction management. We help clients achieve optimal returns through strategic property positioning and market analysis while ensuring compliance with retail lease regulations.
Office Sales
Our office property sales service combines local market expertise with national reach. We assist clients with property valuation, marketing strategies, and transaction negotiations. We provide tailored advice on office space requirements and market trends to deliver successful property acquisitions and disposals across commercial sectors.
People
Giles Blagden
Managing Director
Giles Blagden, Managing Director, leads our management and advisory services with over 30 years' experience in Thames Valley commercial property. He chairs the Reading Foundation for Art and drives our community engagement initiatives.
Fiona Brownfoot
Director - Agency Retail and Leisure
Fiona Brownfoot heads our retail and leisure agency team with specialist knowledge of Berkshire's commercial property market. She has completed more retail transactions in the region than any other surveyor over the past two decades.
Dominic Faires
Director - Agency Business Space
Dominic Faires specialises in business space agency with extensive experience in office and industrial property transactions. He provides strategic advice to occupiers and investors across the Thames Valley region.
Lloyd Rockall
Director - Building Surveying
Lloyd Rockall leads our building surveying team with expertise in property inspections and dilapidations assessments. He manages technical surveys and project management for commercial property clients across multiple sectors.
Adam Schofield
Associate Director - Lease Advisory
Adam Schofield provides lease advisory services with specialist knowledge of lease renewals and rent reviews. He advises landlords and tenants on lease negotiations and strategic property management across commercial sectors.
Questions
What commercial property services do you offer?
We provide property management, lease advisory, building surveying, and agency services for office, industrial, and retail properties across the UK.
How long have you operated in the Thames Valley?
We've been active in the Thames Valley business community for over 30 years with deep local market expertise.
Do you work with national clients?
Yes, while based in Reading we act for national and international clients throughout the UK commercial property market.
What lease advisory services do you provide?
We handle rent reviews, lease renewals, lease re-gearing, and dilapidations advice for both landlords and tenants.
How do you support local communities?
We sponsor cultural initiatives like RABBLE Theatre and support Salvation Army Christmas hamper projects through staff volunteering.
What property management services do you offer?
Our services include asset management, service charge administration, tenant management, and building maintenance coordination across commercial sectors.
