RICS-Regulated Advice for Commercial Landlords and Tenants

At Olden Property, we specialise in providing independent, RICS-compliant rent review advice to commercial landlords and tenants across Tunbridge Wells and the wider Kent and East Sussex area. Whether you own a retail unit in the town centre, an office building near the station, or an industrial unit on North Farm, we help you navigate rent reviews with confidence and clarity.

For landlords, our goal is to help you secure a full market rent backed by solid valuation evidence and local comparables. For tenants, we protect you from unjustified uplifts by challenging inaccurate assumptions and inflated figures. In both cases, we combine market knowledge, technical valuation expertise, and negotiation skills to ensure a fair and justifiable outcome.

Our rent review services are suitable for:

• Retail shops on Mount Pleasant Road, Camden Road, The Pantiles or similar

• Office occupiers in period buildings or modern developments like Calverley House and Lonsdale Gardens

• Warehouse and light industrial tenants at North Farm Industrial Estate and Longfield Road

• Mixed-use property landlords across Tunbridge Wells and surrounding villages

All work is undertaken by a Chartered Surveyor and RICS Registered Valuer, ensuring that your rent review is handled with the highest professional standards.

If you're approaching a rent review date, or have already received a proposal from the other party, contact Olden Property today. Early advice can save time, reduce dispute risk, and ensure you're fully prepared with the evidence you need.

What Is a Rent Review?

Most commercial leases in Tunbridge Wells — whether retail, office, industrial or mixed-use — include a rent review clause, typically every 3 or 5 years. This clause sets out how the rent is to be reassessed, most commonly to open market rent.

Rent reviews are often misunderstood as automatic increases. In reality, they are a negotiation, and both landlord and tenant are entitled to put forward evidence and challenge any proposed rent.

How We Help

We act for both landlords and tenants in Tunbridge Wells and provide:

• Detailed Market Rent Valuations

• Lease Review and Clause Interpretation

• Comparable Evidence Reports

• Expert Negotiation and Settlement

• Calderbank Offers and Dispute Support

• Independent Expert or Arbitration Preparation

We combine local market insight with RICS-compliant valuation standards to ensure your rent review outcome is fair, justified, and well-documented.

Local Knowledge That Matters

Tunbridge Wells has a diverse commercial property market — from shops along Mount Pleasant Road and Camden Road, to industrial units on North Farm, to offices in town centre period buildings and new developments like Calverley House. We use direct local comparables and up-to-date market data to build a robust case, tailored to your specific premises and lease terms.

Acting for Landlords

If you're a landlord, we ensure that:

• Your rent review is triggered correctly and on time

• You receive market-supported advice on the achievable rent

• Negotiations are professionally managed

• All outcomes are documented and legally compliant

We also work alongside your solicitor to ensure rent memoranda or lease variations are properly executed.

Acting for Tenants

If you're a tenant facing a rent review:

• We assess whether the proposed rent is fair and evidence-based

• Challenge over-inflated demands with local comparables

• Represent you in negotiations, expert determination, or arbitration

• Ensure you understand your rights and responsibilities under the lease

In many cases, we reduce proposed uplifts significantly — or establish that no increase is justified at all.

Why Choose Olden Property?

• Chartered Surveyor & RICS Registered Valuer

• Extensive experience with retail, office & industrial premises

• Local knowledge of the Tunbridge Wells market

• Trusted by landlords, tenants, investors, and solicitors

• Clear fixed-fee or percentage-based pricing structures

Areas We Cover

We handle rent reviews across:

• Tunbridge Wells town centre

• Southborough, High Brooms & North Farm

• Langton Green, Pembury, Rusthall

• Crowborough, Tonbridge, and the wider Kent & East Sussex region

Whether you’re approaching a rent review date or already in the middle of negotiations, early advice makes a real difference.