Chris Hessel

 
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Chris Hessel FRICS

Chris Hessel FRICS commenced practising as Chris Hessel Consulting in May 2020 specialising in Valuation Advisory and Property Disputes.

Previously an International Partner with Global Property Advisors, Cushman & Wakefield, Chris provided valuation advice and oversaw valuation service provision to major property companies and institutions.

Activities at Cushman & Wakefield included:

  • Leading the 30-strong UK Retail Valuation team specialising in all aspects of Red Book Valuations with a focus on regular portfolio and loan security valuations principally in the retail sector

  • Emphasis on shopping centres (from the very largest in the UK to smaller local schemes); Retail Warehouse Parks; Food Stores; and Leisure schemes.

  • Valuation advice to UK local authorities in respect of town centre retail and other assets, particularly with regard to ‘Best Value’ issues

  • Overseeing the valuation of general investment and occupational portfolios within the RICS Red Book guidelines for accounts purposes, including for property unit trusts and general institutional and pension fund portfolio purposes

  • Valuations for take-over, merger and acquisition situations as well as other valuation work connected with the corporate finance sector

Key Skills

  • Expert Witness assignments

  • Retail Property Advisory

  • Proven ability as a leader able to manage and to work under pressure both within a team and independently

Qualifications 

  • Fellow of the RICS

  • RICS Registered Valuer

  • Author of the Retail Property Valuations section of the RICS isurv publication (The RICS online service for surveyors) since its inception in 2003

  • APC Examiner