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Dilapidations in Great Yarmouth

Independent dilapidations advice for landlords and tenants in Great Yarmouth
on lease repair, reinstatement and dilapidations claims, across Norfolk,
Suffolk and surrounding counties.

When it matters

Approaching the end of a lease in Great Yarmouth?

Has a lease come to an end, or is one approaching? Have you been served a
schedule of dilapidations? Are you a landlord looking to recover the cost
of disrepair, or a tenant facing a claim you are not sure is fair?

Dilapidations can be complex and the sums in dispute are often significant.
The right advice, early, protects your position, controls your liability
and helps both sides reach a fair settlement without unnecessary conflict.

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For landlords

Dilapidations advice for landlords in Great Yarmouth

We prepare clear, well-evidenced schedules of dilapidations that set
out a tenant’s breaches of the lease and the cost of putting
them right, whether during the term or at lease end.

Supported by a quantified demand prepared in line with the
dilapidations protocol, we present a realistic, defensible claim that
stands up to scrutiny and gives you the best prospect of fair recovery.

Disrepair to a building elevation under a dilapidations claim

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For tenants

Dilapidations advice for tenants in Great Yarmouth

Received a schedule of dilapidations? We review the claim line by
line, advise on what you are genuinely liable for, and identify where
it is overstated.

Drawing on the statutory cap on damages and the dilapidations
protocol, we help you respond with confidence and negotiate a fair,
cost-effective outcome.

A vacant commercial unit at the end of a lease

Scope of service

How we can help with dilapidations

Whether you are a landlord, a tenant, a managing agent or an owner-occupier,
Unity Building Consultancy provides independent, impartial dilapidations
advice tailored to your situation.

  • Interim and terminal schedules of dilapidations
  • Quantified demands prepared in line with the dilapidations protocol
  • Review and negotiation of claims served on tenants
  • Advice on repair, reinstatement and decoration obligations under the lease
  • Consideration of the statutory cap on damages (diminution in value)
  • Scott Schedules and support through to settlement
Not sure where you stand?
Send us the lease and any schedule that has been served, and we will set
out your options.

Process

How our dilapidations service works

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Initial contact

Tell us your situation: landlord or tenant, the lease event, and
whether a schedule has been served. We confirm how we can help and
provide a fee proposal.

2

Review & inspection

We review the lease and relevant documents and, where needed, inspect
the property to assess its condition against the covenants.

3

Schedule or response

We prepare your schedule and quantified demand, or a measured,
evidence-based response to a claim served on you.

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Negotiation & settlement

We negotiate on your behalf and guide you through to a fair,
cost-effective settlement.

Fees

Dilapidations fees in Great Yarmouth

Dilapidations work is priced to suit the matter. Your fee depends on the
size of the property, the complexity of the lease and the scale of the claim.

Once we understand your situation we provide a clear fee proposal.
No estimates, no surprises.

A fixed fee proposal
Acting for landlords & tenants
Independent & impartial

Get in touch

Need dilapidations advice in Great Yarmouth?

Let us know your situation and we will come back with honest advice on
your options and a fixed fee proposal. No commitment, no obligation.

Prefer to talk? Call directly on
07738 586467
or email
contact@unitybc.co.uk

Unity Building Consultancy

Independent chartered surveyor providing residential and commercial property advice and support across Norfolk, Suffolk and surrounding counties. Impartial, expert advice you can trust.

Contact 07738 586467
contact@unitybc.co.uk
48 North Road
Great Yarmouth
Norfolk NR29 3LD
Areas covered Norwich
Great Yarmouth
Lowestoft
Ipswich
& surrounding areas