The referral agreement enables Cushman & Wakefield to offer its clients a best-in-class service provided by Gerald Eve, across the full spectrum of rating services including rates appeals, bill payment, empty rates mitigation and historic audits.
Bryan Laxton CEO of Cushman & Wakefield in the UK said: “As a leading provider of occupier services we are continually looking to improve on and expand our offer to ensure clients receive the best and most comprehensive service available. This innovative relationship with Gerald Eve is integral to our commitment to occupiers and complements and enhances our extensive range of services by providing clients with the specialist expertise of the undisputed UK market leader in rating services.”
Gerald Eve’s head of rating Jerry Schurder said: “This is the age of coalitions and the first significant non-merger relationship between major property advisers. In the current economic climate, our proven track record managing and reducing occupier costs will provide significant added value to Cushman & Wakefield’s clients.
“Cushman & Wakefield is a top global real estate brand and is at the forefront of providing property services to new entrants to the UK and we are the UK’s most successful business rates adviser. If ever there was a win-win agreement this is it.
“Cushman & Wakefield’s incumbent rating partner, BVM, will continue to provide rating services to pre-existing clients where work has already been referred but all new rating referrals will now go to Gerald Eve.
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