29th January 2026

Fenn Wright Valuations: New Office, Same Trusted Expertise

Fenn Wright Valuations: New Office, Same Trusted Expertise

Fenn Wright’s Valuation team is one of the most established in the region.  We specialise in full ‘Red Book’ valuations, which cover all asset types - Residential Buy to Let, HMOs, High Net Worth specialist lending, Commercial, Development and Redevelopment valuations.

Our team of 14 RICS Registered Valuers have a combined experience of over 230 years and undertook approximately 750 valuations in 2025.  Our skilled Valuers are experts in delivering valuations in accordance with the RICS Valuation Global Standards 2025 and are experienced in managing large portfolio valuations, as well as providing advice on complex development schemes.

As part of our ongoing growth, we are expanding our valuation services with the opening of a new office in Basildon.  We already have strong links to South Essex, regularly visiting key commercial hubs including Burnt Mills & Pipps Hill Industrial Estate, Southend Airport Business Park and active retail areas such as London Road, Basildon High Street, Leigh Broadway, and Southend High Street.

Our valuation advice covers a wide range of purposes including:

Loan Security Valuations

We act as panel valuers for several major high street banks, providing independent assessments of value to support lending decisions for commercial finance and BTL.

Expert Witness Reports

We produce reasoned, unbiased opinions of value for use in legal proceedings or dispute resolution, fully compliant with Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) and Civil Justice Council (CJC) Guidance.

Financial Accounting Valuations

We undertake valuations to support financial reporting requirements, including balance sheet valuations and internal accounting exercises, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant accounting standards.

Probate Valuations

We provide valuations to assist executors and advisers in administering estates and meeting HMRC reporting and compliance obligations.

Landlord and Tenant Valuations

Our Valuers can support with independent valuation advice for upcoming rent reviews and lease renewals, as well as handling ongoing negotiations where required.

Taxation Valuations (Including 1982 and Retrospective Valuations)

We can provide valuations for taxation purposes, including Capital Gains Tax and Inheritance Tax, as well as historic valuations such as 1982 Act or other retrospective valuations.

Our team of Valuers are looking forward to exploring more of the South Essex region and hopefully meeting some of you as we continue to grow and expand.  If you require assistance with any of the above areas, please do not hesitate to get in touch – we would be delighted to help!  Click here to email us.

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About the author:

John Birchall

John started his career in 2006 as a general practice Commercial Surveyor, studying part-time and becoming a Chartered Commercial Property Surveyor and RICS registered Valuer in 2015.  After joining Fenn Wright in 2016, John became a Salaried Partner in 2020, and was promoted to Head of Valuation Services in 2022.  John was invited to join the partnership and became an equity Partner of Fenn Wright in April 2023. John has extensive experience in most aspects of valuation, for a whole host of purposes, including; Loan Security, Expert Witness, Private Client, Asset Accounting, SIPP/SSAS and local government function to name a few.  John has an active role within the RICS, being an RICS Assessor, and regularly provides mock exams to a number of other firms.

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