Keygrove Chartered Surveyors

What Keygrove Chartered Surveyors does

Keygrove Chartered Surveyors is an independent commercial property consultancy founded in 2001 and headquartered at Harbour Lights in Ocean Village, Southampton. The firm is regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and operates on an entirely independent, founder-/director-owned basis with no external investment or parent company. It offers a comprehensive suite of chartered surveying services spanning the full commercial property lifecycle, including sales and lettings, valuations, rent reviews and lease renewals, property and asset management, search and acquisition, investment advisory, development consultancy, business rates, ground rent advice, motor trade specialist services, expert witness work, viability studies, and fire insurance valuations.

The firm serves landlords, tenants, investors, owner occupiers, and property professionals across offices, industrial, warehouse, retail, motor trade, and development land sectors. Its core geographic focus is South Hampshire and the South Coast of England, with selective national reach (e.g., a national sourcing mandate for Interpump Fluid Solutions). Keygrove earns revenue through three streams: commercial property agency fees from sales and lettings transactions, recurring property and asset management fees including service charge management for multi-let portfolios, and professional service fees for valuations, expert witness work, lease advisory, and consultancy. Pricing is quote-based on transaction value or professional service scope and is not publicly disclosed.

The firm operates a director-led delivery model with multiple MRICS-qualified directors (Richard Nevines, Andrew Archibald, Andrew Hancock, Lauren Udall), supported by surveyors and administrative staff. Distribution is primarily direct via the Southampton office, supplemented by a website-based property search tool and joint agency partnerships with national firms (Lambert Smith Hampton, CBRE, BNP Paribas Real Estate, Chesterton Humberts, Holloway Iliffe and Mitchell, Primmer Olds B.A.S.). The firm's strategic focus has been anchored by a long-standing development partnership with Oceanic Estates on the Adanac North and Adanac Trade Park schemes in Southampton, and it was recognized as the Costar South Coast Most Active Single Branch Agency by number of deals in 2020.

Name

Keygrove Chartered Surveyors

Legal name

Keygrove Chartered Surveyors

Website

https://keygrove.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Keygrove Chartered Surveyors is an independent, RICS-regulated commercial property consultancy founded in 2001 in Southampton, UK. It provides director-led sales, lettings, valuations, and property management services to landlords, tenants, investors, and owner occupiers across South Hampshire and nationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Real Estate Services

NAICS

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (53121), Offices of Real Estate Appraisers (531320), Other Activities Related to Real Estate (531390)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Operators Of Nonresidential Buildings (6512), Real Estate (6500)

akta.pro primary industry

Real Estate Investment Advisory (Acquisitions/Dispositions, Capital Allocation) (BPAJANAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Real Estate Market Research & Economic Advisory (Demand/Supply, Location Analytics) (BPAJANAD)

Keywords

• Commercial property consulting
• Chartered surveying services
• Property valuation services
• Commercial lease advisory
• Property management services

Headquarters

HQ city

Southampton

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Commercial Property Agency Fees: Fees earned from commercial property sales and lettings transactions, including industrial, office, retail, and development land transactions. Services provided to landlords, tenants, investors, and owner occupiers.
2. Property Management Services: Recurring property and asset management services, including service charge management for commercial property portfolios across the south Hampshire region.
3. Consultancy and Advisory Fees: Expert witness services, rent reviews, lease renewals, valuations, viability studies, business rates advice, and fire insurance valuations provided on a consultancy basis.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Keygrove is an independent firm of Chartered Surveyors providing commercial property consultancy services. The firm delivers sales, lettings, valuations, rent reviews, lease renewals, property and asset management, investment advisory, development consultancy, ground rent advice, motor trade specialist services, business rates advisory, viability studies, expert witness work, and fire insurance valuations. Services cover offices, industrial, warehouse, retail, motor trade, and development land for landlords, tenants, investors, owner occupiers and property professionals.

Product overview

Keygrove Chartered Surveyors is an independent commercial property consultancy offering a comprehensive suite of professional services for the commercial property sector. The firm operates as a traditional consultancy rather than a software product company, providing Director-level advisory services across commercial property sales, lettings, valuations, lease advisory, property management, investment, and development. Their services span the full property lifecycle from search and acquisition through management and eventual disposal, serving landlords, tenants, investors, owner occupiers, and property professionals across offices, industrial, warehouse, retail, motor trade, and development land sectors throughout the South Hampshire region and nationally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Sales and Lettings Sales and lettings agency services for commercial property including offices, industrial, warehouse, retail, and motor trade properties. Service is delivered to landlords seeking tenants or buyers and to businesses or investors seeking premises.
• Commercial Property Management Property and asset management of commercial property portfolios including multi-let industrial estates, retail premises, offices, and residential properties, with service charge management. Provided to property-owning clients across South Hampshire and Dorset.
• Commercial Property Valuations Valuations prepared in accordance with RICS Professional Standards (Red Book) for purposes including loan security, accounts, tax, and matrimonial matters. Provided to lenders, owners, accountants, and legal professionals.
• Rent Reviews and Lease Renewals Lease advisory services including rent review negotiations and lease renewal proceedings on behalf of both landlords and tenants. Provided to commercial property owners and occupiers.
• Search and Acquire Property search and acquisition service to help clients identify and secure suitable commercial premises. Provided to owner occupiers and businesses seeking operational premises.
• Property Investment Advisory Investment advisory for commercial property investors, covering acquisition, disposal, and portfolio guidance. Provided to property investors seeking opportunities or portfolio management.
• Property Development Advisory Advisory services for property development projects, working alongside architects and planning consultants. Provided to developers and landowners undertaking commercial development.
• Business Rates Advisory Business rates assessment review and advisory to help clients manage their rate liabilities, including challenge of valuations. Provided to commercial property occupiers and owners.
• Commercial Property Consultancy General commercial property consultancy providing expert advice on a range of property matters for landlords, tenants, investors, owner occupiers and property professionals.
• Ground Rent Advice Ground rent advice and management services relating to freehold and leasehold property matters. Provided to freeholders, leaseholders, and investors in ground rent streams.
• Motor Trade Property Services Specialist commercial property services for motor trade businesses, including valuation, sales, and lettings of showrooms and workshop premises. Provided to motor trade operators and dealers.
• Expert Witness Services Expert witness services for property disputes and legal proceedings, providing independent Chartered Surveyor testimony. Provided to legal professionals, courts, and parties in property litigation.
• Viability Studies Development viability valuations to support negotiations with local planning authorities, providing Existing Use Value and Market Value assessments. Provided to developers and landowners pursuing planning consent.
• Fire Insurance Valuations Insurance reinstatement cost valuations to ensure properties are adequately covered against fire, weather, or other damage, including cover for loss of rental income. Provided to commercial property owners and insurers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully let 200,000 sq ft of commercial buildings during COVID-19 pandemic
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lambert Smith HamptoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2019Joint letting agents for Adanac North business park development. Successfully let 200,000 sq ft first phase during pandemic. Also joint agents for Adanac Trade Park phases and other major transactions.
• RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKeygrove is Regulated by RICS. The firm adheres to RICS professional standards and guidelines including RICS Valuation Professional Standards (Red Book) for valuations and APC (Assessment of Professional Competence) for staff qualifications.
• Oceanic EstatescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloper partner for Adanac North and Adanac Trade Park developments. Oceanic Estates is developing major new business parks in the Southampton area with Keygrove as exclusive or joint letting agents.
• Primmer Olds B.A.S.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJoint marketing agents for various office developments including Sleepy Hollow Business Park, Ampfield and new office development at Winchester Hill, Romsey.
• Holloway Iliffe and MitchellminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJoint agents with Keygrove for marketing industrial warehouse building in South Hants Industrial Park, Totton (Westwood Court transaction).
• CBREminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJoint agents for Roman Landing office building in Southampton City Centre. Also mentioned in various other transactions.
• BNP Paribas Real EstateminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJoint marketing agents for Hounsdown House and other office transactions. Hosted breakfast reception for commercial property agents.
• Chesterton HumbertsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJoint agents for Forresters Care Home sale in Hythe and Wilton Carpets freehold acquisition.
• Southampton Property AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKeygrove is a member of Southampton Property Association which organizes industry events and networking for commercial property professionals in the region.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hollis: UK-wide chartered surveyors offering commercial property services including agency, valuations, lease advisory, and building consultancy. Direct competitor across multiple service lines.
• Vail Williams: Regional UK chartered surveyors with strong South Coast presence offering commercial agency, investment, and property management. Competes in similar Southampton/South Hampshire submarkets.
• Lambert Smith Hampton: UK-wide commercial property consultancy offering agency, investment, valuation, and property management services. Joint letting agent with Keygrove on Adanac North, operating in the same South Coast region.
• Primmer Olds B.A.S. Regional chartered surveyor firm operating across the South of England, specializing in commercial agency, development, and investment. Joint marketing partner with Keygrove on South Hampshire office schemes.
• Goadsby Commercial: South Coast chartered surveyors and estate agents with commercial property coverage across Hampshire, Dorset, and Wiltshire. Competes in similar agency and management mandates.
• Holloway Iliffe & Mitchell: Southampton-based chartered surveyors providing commercial property agency, management, and valuation across Hampshire and Dorset. Direct local competitor and occasional joint agent on industrial transactions.

Broad incumbents

• BNP Paribas Real Estate: International real estate advisor offering agency, investment, and consultancy across the UK. Joint marketing partner with Keygrove on South Hampshire office deals, but competes across larger mandates.
• Knight Frank: Global real estate consultancy providing commercial agency, investment, and valuation services. Competes with Keygrove for larger commercial mandates in the UK, including in South Hampshire.
• CBRE: Global commercial real estate services firm with full agency, investment, valuation, and advisory capabilities. Joint agent with Keygrove on larger South Hampshire transactions, but competes broadly across all UK commercial mandates.

Emerging players

• Chestertons: London-headquartered chartered surveyors offering commercial and residential agency plus professional services. Joint agent with Keygrove on selected regional transactions and competes in similar service categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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