SHW (Stiles Harold Williams)

SHW, independent property advisory firm in London and the South East of England

SHW (Stiles Harold Williams) presents itself as a self-governed and multi-disciplinary property advisory business. It operates from ten offices distributed across London and the South East of England and serves clients throughout the UK, with the stated aim of providing the right answers to their property needs. The firm defines itself as a wholly owned business with a partner-led approach, which, according to its own presentation, allows it to design tailor-made solutions and maintain control over the services it provides.

Specialisation in commercial, residential and mixed-use

The company declares experience in commercial, residential and mixed-use property. It has teams dedicated to offices, industrial units and retail premises, supported by specialists in building consultancy, investment, professional and lease advisory, town planning, development, healthcare and medical, airports, leisure and leasehold reform. Its management teams look after 1,000 different properties across various sectors and throughout the UK.

Consultancy and management services

The service catalogue is organised into several areas. In building consultancy, it includes defect analysis, development monitoring, the role of the building surveyor, dilapidations, reinstatement cost assessments, planned maintenance, schedules of condition, expert witness reports, feasibility studies, building surveys, licences, project management, contract administration and party wall matters. Professional consultancy includes business rates, rent reviews, lease renewals, leasehold advice and lease extension valuation. In sales, lettings and acquisitions, it covers office agency, retail and leisure premises, logistics and light industrial units, commercial development, motor and roadside, aviation and investment and capital markets. Property management covers both commercial and residential, with health and safety and fire safety services.

Key areas of activity

The firm publishes analyses and articles on sectors such as industrial and logistics, the office market, out-of-town retail, investment, business rates, development and sustainability. Its geographic focuses include Croydon, Coulsdon, Mitcham and Merton; Sutton, Chessington, Epsom and Leatherhead; Redhill, Reigate, Merstham and Salfords; Horsham; Burgess Hill and Haywards Heath; Bognor and Chichester; Rustington and Littlehampton; Worthing; Shoreham and Lancing; Brighton and Hove; Lewes, Newhaven and Peacehaven; Eastbourne, Hailsham and Polegate; Hastings, St Leonards and Bexhill; Elmbridge, Kingston and Richmond; Crawley and Gatwick; Guildford; Blackwater Valley; Woking; and Kent. It also maintains specific lines in retail, investment, business rates and development in different areas.

Residential services

In the residential sphere, SHW offers architectural services, building surveyor services, defect analysis, development monitoring, residential development consultancy, permitted development rights (PDR), investment, leasehold enfranchisement, private rented sector management and lettings and residential property management. Residential management is provided in Eastbourne, Brighton, Crawley, South London and London.

Structure and credentials

The company presents itself as a wholly owned business with a partner-led approach. It is regulated by the RICS and is a member of The Property Institute (TPI), NARA, RTPI and IRRV. Its staff includes a directory of people with responsibilities in architecture, asset management, aviation, building consultancy, business rates, CDM and health and safety, commercial property management, development, education, healthcare, industrial and logistics agency, investment and capital markets, lease advisory, leasehold enfranchisement, motor trade and roadside, office agency, planning, residential management, shop, retail and leisure agency, sustainability and ESG, and valuation.