Roberts and Roberts

Business Details

50+ Years

experience

Expert Chartered Surveyors in Manchester & Stockport

Established in 1957, Roberts and Roberts is a chartered surveying practice with deep expertise in commercial and residential property services across Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Lancashire, and the wider UK. Our team of Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) members delivers comprehensive valuations, surveys, and property management solutions tailored to high-street lenders, corporate clients, and private individuals. With offices in Manchester and Stockport, we combine decades of local market knowledge with nationwide capabilities in commercial sales, lease renewals, business rates advice, and specialist property reports.

Our commitment to professionalism is underscored by our involvement in complex valuations for pension funds, inheritance tax purposes, and development land acquisitions. Through dedicated teams led by industry-recognised experts like Philip Cooke FRICS and John Shackleton MRICS, we provide actionable insights that maximise property value while minimising overheads for clients.

Services

Commercial Valuations Residential Surveys Business Rates Advice Lease Renewals Property Management Development Land Valuations RICS Homebuyer Reports Schedule of Dilapidations

Details

Year established: 1957

Highlights and features

Established in 1957 with continuous service for over six decades
All surveyors hold RICS professional membership credentials
Nationwide service capabilities beyond core North West operations
Specialist teams for commercial valuations and business rates appeals
Proven expertise in complex valuations for tax and pension fund purposes

Associations and certifications

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors

What people say

Thorough and timely Efficient communication Open about timings Good value for money

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Services

Commercial Valuations

Our RICS-qualified team provides precise commercial property valuations for funding, asset management, and tax purposes. Covering retail, office, and industrial properties across the UK, we deliver actionable insights that support informed investment decisions and portfolio optimisation strategies. Clients benefit from our deep understanding of local market dynamics combined with national perspective.

Residential Surveys

We conduct detailed residential surveys including RICS Homebuyer Reports and building condition assessments. Our expert surveyors identify structural issues and maintenance requirements for properties across the North West, helping homebuyers and landlords make confident purchasing decisions while understanding long-term investment needs.

Business Rates Advice

Our specialist team offers comprehensive business rates advice including liability assessments, empty property rate calculations, and formal appeals. Representing national and regional companies, we help clients reduce ongoing operational costs through strategic rate management and expert representation before valuation tribunals.

Lease Renewals

We advise landlords and tenants on lease renewals under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954. Our experienced team prepares schedules of dilapidations, negotiates terms, and ensures compliance with evolving property legislation while protecting clients' interests in retail, office, and industrial property transactions.

Property Management

Our property management services focus on maximising asset value while minimising overheads. We handle portfolio acquisitions, disposals, and ongoing management for commercial property owners, providing strategic advice on tenant retention, rent reviews, and maintenance planning across Greater Manchester and Cheshire.

People

Philip Cooke

Director

BSc FRICS IRRV qualified director specialising in commercial sales, lettings, and valuations. Leads business rates appeals team with expertise in pension fund valuations and development land acquisitions across the UK.

John Shackleton

Director

BSc MRICS director handling residential and commercial valuations for lending institutions. Specialises in matrimonial reports, housing association equity valuations, and residential development land assessments in the North West.

Nicholas Bailey

Director

BSc MRICS director providing residential and commercial surveying services. Focuses on RICS Homebuyer Reports, building surveys, and specific defects analysis for private clients and funding institutions across Greater Manchester.

James Roberts

Director

MRICS director with expertise in commercial and residential valuations for funding purposes. Specialises in inheritance tax valuations and pension fund property assessments throughout the UK.

Leigh Benton

Consultant

RICS-qualified consultant advising on business rates liabilities and appeals. Supports corporate clients with empty property rate mitigation strategies and formal representation before rating authorities.

Questions

What areas do Roberts and Roberts cover for property services?

We operate primarily in Greater Manchester, Cheshire, and Lancashire, with valuation and survey services available nationwide through retained client arrangements.

Are your surveyors qualified professionals?

All our surveyors hold Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) membership, ensuring adherence to strict professional standards and ongoing technical competence.

Can you assist with commercial lease renewals?

Yes, our specialist team handles lease renewals under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, including schedule of dilapidations preparation and negotiation support.

Do you provide residential property valuations?

Yes, our Manchester and Stockport-based valuation team offers residential valuations for mortgage purposes, private sales, and housing association equity transactions.

How do business rates appeals work?

Our accredited team prepares formal appeals against rateable values, representing clients before valuation tribunals using market evidence to achieve reduced liabilities.

What survey types do you offer for homebuyers?

We provide RICS Homebuyer Reports (Level 2) and full building surveys identifying structural issues, maintenance requirements, and valuation insights for residential properties.

Reviews (5)

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Zosima Fulwell

Apr 23, 2022 Report

The experience my business partner and I had with Roberts and Roberts to say the least was pretty rubbish. The way this estate agents deals with communication is absolutely abysmal and I genuinely don't know how they operate as a branch. They wasted 5 months of our time with a commercial property we were looking to rent that they had listed and felt messed around from start to finish. You will end up having to do all the phone calls and emailing, with staff not knowing what's going on, passed on from person to person to even having to speak to the person who you met in person for the initial viewing "forgetting" who you are. I highly recommend going to another estate agent or if you wish to proceed with your requests, to be wary of Roberts and Roberts.

Gareth Lewis Edmunds

Feb 10, 2022 Report

I'm giving my first ever 1 star to Roberts & Roberts and I think that's pretty fair as I would say the communication was pretty good and they worked quite quickly too. However, my issue is that the report I was given on my house was incredibly vague resulting in me thinking it's fine. I've unknowingly walked into buying a property and have spent thousands of pounds trying to rectify problems within this house that were not mentioned on the report or if they were, they were vague and not much info was given. Knowing what I know now, I would have gone with another company for my survey and with real in-depth inspecting on this property, I would have walked away from it and looked at buying a house else where. I'm incredibly frustrated and incredibly broke as a result of the vagueness this company has given me.

Rachael Buckley

Jul 23, 2021 Report

The communication was poor and I was not initially informed of the date of the survey. When I called to query this I was told by the surveyor that bookings and communication are not his responsibility. The survey was done within a reasonable time frame, and the report delivered within the timelines. I asked to speak with the surveyor as had a couple of questions about the survey. He said he would call me back and never did. I would go somewhere else if you want better customer service!

Doug Jeynes

Apr 21, 2020 Report

A helpful, efficient and truly professional company. Explained the process of a risc survey, costings, and carried it out within a matter of days. All staff encountered were excellent. Special thanks to Laura and Mr Shackleton.

Simon Lees

May 30, 2019 Report

Really excellent experience with Roberts and Roberts when looking to rent a business unit. These guys helped me out no end and I was able to find exactly what I needed. Cheers guys!