Rent Review Surveyor Folkestone | RICS Valuation & Negotiation Experts

Why Choose Olden Property in Folkestone

If your commercial lease in Folkestone is coming up for review, don’t leave it to chance whether the proposed rent is fair. At Olden Property, we provide independent, RICS-compliant rent review valuations and negotiation services for landlords and tenants across Folkestone and the surrounding Kent / East Kent region.

Whether you own a shop on the harbour front, offices in the town centre or along the seafront, or an industrial unit in Folkestone’s business parks or industrial estates, our job is to protect your position and help you secure a rent that truly reflects current market conditions.

What Is a Rent Review?

Most commercial leases in Folkestone include a rent review clause, usually every 3 or 5 years. The clause defines:

• How the rent is reviewed (e.g. market rent, fixed or stepped increases, index-linked).

• When the review takes place.

• Whether the proposed rent can be challenged or negotiated.

A rent review isn't just “landlord proposes, tenant pays.” It requires interpretation of the lease, evidence gathering, assessment of property condition and understanding of local market trends. Professional advice can make a significant difference.

Our Rent Review Services

We support you through every stage of the process:

• Market Rent Valuation — based on recent comparable lettings and reviews in Folkestone and neighbouring areas.

• Lease Clause Interpretation — ensuring your lease terms are correctly applied.

• Comparable Evidence Reports — collating relevant local data to support your case.

• Negotiation & Settlement — managing communications to reach a fair, documented outcome.

• Dispute Resolution — if agreement is not reached, we prepare for arbitration, expert determination or court.

Who We Help

Landlords

• Trigger rent reviews properly and on time.

• Achieve uplifts in line with true market rent.

• Avoid under-renting by applying lease terms correctly.

Tenants

• Assess whether the landlord’s proposed increase is reasonable.

• Challenge unjust or excessive rent rises.

• Protect against inflated assumptions.

• Understand your rights before accepting new terms.

Folkestone Market Insight

Folkestone’s commercial property market is dynamic and varied. We cover:

• Retail — Harbour Arm, Tontine Street, High Street.

• Offices — Old High Street, Harbour Heights, around the seafront.

• Industrial / Warehousing — West Folkestone Industrial Units, nearby business parks.

• Hybrid / Mixed-Use / Town Centre — premises combining retail, offices or leisure.

We draw on up-to-date local comparables and market data to produce valuations that are robust, defensible and in line with reality.

Fees & What to Expect

• Transparent, bespoke fees depending on property type and complexity.

• No hidden costs — you'll receive a detailed proposal before we start.

In some cases, outcome or negotiation savings can influence fee structuring

Areas We Cover

We provide rent review services across Folkestone and neighbouring localities, including:

• Folkestone Town Centre

• Harbour Areas & Seafront

• Industrial estates in West Folkestone

• Surrounding villages and business locations in East Kent