Councils & Public Sector
Optimising Property Investments for the Public Sector
Allsop provides ongoing evaluation and strategic advice to ensure your property assets consistently perform at their best. We work with local authorities and public sector bodies across the UK, combining market-leading expertise with a deep understanding of the unique challenges and responsibilities that come with managing public assets.
WHAT WE DO
Our specialist public sector team draws on the full breadth of Allsop's service lines — from valuations and auction to investment advisory and lease advisory — to deliver integrated, practical solutions for councils and public bodies. Whether you are looking to unlock value from underperforming assets, generate income from your portfolio, or acquire strategically, we have the expertise and reach to support you.
SERVICES
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Valuations — With over 100 chartered valuers nationwide, we provide commercial and residential property valuations across all asset types, from individual assets to large portfolios. We combine in-depth local knowledge with real-time, market-driven insights to deliver strategic, practical, and professional advice.
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Acquisitions & Disposals — Nationwide reach with local expertise across all property sectors. From individual assets to major portfolios, our market-leading investment and auction teams deliver exceptional returns for public sector clients.
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Commercial & Residential Auction — As the UK's No.1 Auction House, we specialise in the sale of commercial, residential, and mixed-use assets nationwide, facilitating the sale of over £1 billion in property annually.
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Lease Advisory & Business Rates — Specialist advice on rent reviews, lease renewals, dilapidations, and business rates, backed by technical expertise to maximise asset performance and reduce costs.
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Development Advisory — Consultancy on converting existing non-residential properties into residential or other uses, delivering integrated advice that maximises asset value and identifies optimal use.
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Debt Advisory — Innovative, bespoke strategies and solutions for debt recovery across all asset classes, nationwide, delivered by our experienced recoveries and receivership team.
WHY ALLSOP
With many years of experience advising some of the UK's most prominent local authorities, Allsop has built a reputation that speaks for itself — not through promises, but through results.
We understand that public sector clients operate under a unique set of pressures: the need for transparency, accountability, and the responsible stewardship of public assets. Our teams combine deep market knowledge with a breadth of expertise that few firms can match, offering joined-up advice across valuations, transactions, lease advisory, and beyond.
When you work with Allsop, you are not simply engaging a consultant — you are partnering with a firm that takes your responsibilities as seriously as you do.
OUR CLIENTS
We act for a wide range of local authorities across the UK, including Luton, Tandridge, Bury, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Wokingham, Newham, Runnymede, Stroud and the City of London.
Track Record
Identifying value opportunities
- Valuation of a portfolio of 24 assets spread across south and mid England
- Valuation range £500,000 - £20m
- Experts in advising on protecting and enhancing property value
Increasing return on investment
- Portfolio auction sale of 16 industrial ground rents
- £7m raised, average NIY of 3.4%
Building portfolio strength
- Private Treaty acquisition of mixed-use portfolio
- Acquisition in the region of £5m
Maximising rental income
- Portfolio appointment of headlease rent reviews across seven City office buildings totaling 1,700.000 sq ft
- Significant rental uplifts achieved