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AspinallVerdi has extensive experience in working with Registered Providers on a range of services including valuation, acquisition & disposal, viability assessments, feasibility studies, options appraisal and business cases to support funding bids.  We understand the wider objectives and constraints that Registered Providers must contend with in the market. Our advice is always bespoke and we strive to ensure that client objectives are met to ensure delivery.

Viability Assessments

We are one of the leading firms nationally providing viability work and expertise, supporting Registered Providers in articulating viability challenges where external factors mean that full S106 contributions can’t be secured.  On 100% affordable schemes, the viability gap is often much larger, and we have successfully demonstrated on many schemes that they can’t sustain any further S106 contributions, by preparing a Financial Viability Assessment in accordance with RICS ‘Financial Viability in Planning – Conduct and Reporting’.

Valuation

We have a number of RICS Registered Valuers, who can carry out a wide array of Red Book valuation work, including:

  • Site valuations – for a range of purposes to inform options appraisal and decision making, we have valued land and existing properties to assess the market value in its existing use or residual values assuming development/conversion to new affordable dwellings.
  • New-build and second-hand property valuations – RICS Red Book valuation of completed new properties or properties on the market for accounting or acquisition purposes.
  • 1999 Valuations – in order to assess the rental value for affordable housing, we have provided modern valuations, index-linked back to 1999 values, to input into the government rent-setting formula.

We have worked extensively with Sanctuary Housing providing housing valuations for the last three years, and we are on Clarion Housing Group’s Valuation Framework.

Partnerships

We have relationships with many Registered Providers and we want to understand our client’s development requirements.  Through this, AspinallVerdi can play a vital role in strategically matching Registered Providers and private developers who are well-aligned in terms of ambitions, capabilities, and values.

We leverage our deep networks and market knowledge to identify potential partners whose goals, risk appetite, and financial profiles complement each other. By understanding both parties’ strategic priorities—whether it’s maximising social value, securing long-term income streams, or delivering volume—we can broker introductions that have a much greater chance of leading to successful, sustainable partnerships and bringing tricky sites forward.

Once potential partners have been identified, we can support in establishing the most appropriate structure for the collaboration, considering options such as joint ventures, development agreements, turnkey arrangements, or leaseback structures, tailoring recommendations to fit the project’s specific context.

Alongside our specialism in brokering partnerships our experience in preparing robust Business Cases can support in justifying the partnership to stakeholders and decision-makers. We can carry out feasibility studies, options appraisals, and detailed financial modelling to assess the viability of proposed projects. This includes forecasting development costs, identifying potential grant funding opportunities, estimating future revenues, and analysing the affordability of delivery programmes. A strong business case not only demonstrates value for money but also gives boards and investors’ confidence that the partnership is financially sound, strategically aligned, and capable of delivering long-term benefits.

Disposals and Acquisitions

Our surveyors have extensive experience in dealing with a range of property transactions.  We like to get involved on sites at an early stage and provide strategic advice on the development strategy to ensure that the client’s land holdings are maximised, for example we have acquired adjacent sites and brought land-owners together to take full advantage of the wider development potential of a site.  On a smaller scale, we have marketed and sold surplus properties and garage sites, and acquired freeholds on behalf of RP’s.

Clients

Our Registered Provider clients include: Karbon Homes; Clarion Housing Group; Places for People; Castles & Coasts, Joseph Rowntree Foundation; Sanctuary Housing; Onward Homes; North Star Housing; L&Q; BPHA; Notting Hill Genesis; and many others.  We are on Homes England’s Professional Services Framework.  Ben Aspinall was previously a Non-Exec Director of Connect Housing Association.

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Other Core Services

We offer fully integrated planning, economic and development services covering all aspects of property regeneration from concept stage to start-on-site.

Our Clients

We advise a wide range of clients including:

Private Developers & House-builders • Landowners • Local Authorities • Combined Authorities • Homes England & Registered Providers

On behalf of Amber Valley, I would like to express grateful thanks to you all, for your hard work and expertise throughout the process and ensuring that we compiled a robust application, providing us with the best possible business case to secure funding for the town.

You have all been very professional and worked with our sometimes challenging set of Consultees and not least myself to provide a timely service and keep the project moving. I know that the changes to the extended project timeline and supplementary requirement to respond to the Covid situation has been protracted and I appreciate you sticking with us and maintaining your service and good humour throughout. Please pass on my thanks to your teams.

Joanne Bamford

Growth & Town Centres Manager  Amber Valley

Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council has employed the services of Aspinall Verdi, as lead contractor on two significant contracts that will form part of this evidence base. Specifically, these were a detailed housing market review of Birkenhead and a Whole Plan Viability Review.

All of this work has been to a very high standard, with excellent quality work. I have found the company to be excellent in the execution of all aspects of their contracts.
Aspinall Verdi provided us with information and advice that was at an appropriate level of detail to not only meet the requirement of a planning inquiry, but was also commercially realistic.

I have no hesitation in commending Aspinall Verdi as an Outstanding Small Practice of Chartered Surveyors.

Keith Keeley

Head of Regeneration Strategy  Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council

Aspinall Verdi has provided for us a range of property market, viability and delivery related advice on a succession of our development projects. All this work has been to a very high standard, carefully considered with excellent quality work.

I have found the company to be excellent and exceptionally diligent in the execution of all aspects of their work with us. The Aspinall Verdi staff, with whom I have worked, are extremely thorough, diligent and professional and have tailored their work to the needs of ourselves the client.

The advice provided is also mindful of the evolving sustainability agenda and the social impact of planning and regeneration policy. I have no hesitation in commending Aspinall Verdi as an Outstanding Planning and Development Consultancy.

Mark Kitts

Managing Director  Tawd Valley Developments

Tamworth Borough Council have employed the services of Aspinall Verdi, as lead contractor on two significant contracts over the past 3 years. Specifically these were a viability focused Masterplan on a large Town Centre regeneration site and the completion of a HM Treasury Green Book Compliant business case, for the Future High Street Streets Fund.

In my experience and that of my team I have found Aspinall Verdi to be excellent in the execution of all aspects of their contracts. The output delivered in both of our specific cases was carried out to the highest standard and quality. Aspinall Verdi also provided us with information and advice that was relevant, realistic and commercial and both contracts focused on what was actually deliverable and achievable under the market conditions.

Matt Fletcher

Head of Economic Development and Regeneration  Tamworth Borough Council

Working with Aspinall Verdi provided a good service and high quality technical data. Written material from Aspinall Verdi was good, with a number of addendums of the main assessment required to satisfy the Council as client and the local plan examination inspector in short time.

The Craven Local Plan was adopted in November 2019 and Aspinall Verdi has recently assisted the Council by providing important text on viability and procedures for the consultation draft supplementary planning document on affordable housing. I also oversaw this work.

In conclusion, I have no hesitation in recommending Aspinall Verdi, as a reliable, conscientious and ‘fit for purpose’ consultancy to provide a very good product on local plan viability assessment and related matters.

David Sykes

Planning Officer  Craven District Council

Working with Aspinall Verdi has been a transformative experience. Their true expertise in site development management coupled with a deep understanding of the local market, made a significant difference in our project. From the initial consultation, then acting as site agent all through to the final execution, their attention to detail, innovative solutions and collaborative support were evident in every step of the way.

They not only helped us maximise the potential of our site but also ensured that the project aligned with our vision. We would highly recommend Aspinall Verdi to anyone seeking a sound professional approach, stakeholder engagement and timely delivery from start to finish on any property planning or development type.

James Bolton

Langho Resale 

AspinallVerdi played a pivotal role in this commission, providing a Red Book valuation for our purpose-built schemes, which comprise a mix of cluster rooms with shared communal facilities and self-contained units of varying sizes. Their analysis considered the legal position of each scheme and assessed the impact of various investment scenarios on asset values. In addition, detailed marketing advice was provided, enabling us to make informed decisions that align with our strategic objectives.

AspinallVerdi showed professionalism, the ability to work collaboratively, and delivered to a high standard. The team was approachable, thorough, and highly knowledgeable throughout the process.

I would not hesitate to use AspinallVerdi services again or recommend them for any Red Book valuation, particularly those involving Strategic Asset Management Support.

Claire Ruff

Portfolio Analyst  Clarion Housing