Chris Hessel
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