Commercial property management team

Gareth Marchment MRICS

Managing Director, KWB Property Management

With over 20 years’ experience as a management surveyor and former director of a property management company with a near £3bn property portfolio, I head up KWB’s property and asset management division. Here, we manage the full spectrum of office, industrial, retail and leisure property as well as a growing portfolio of residential developments managed by our dedicated residential block management team.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated strong commerciality, enhancing values with an ability to understand the wider picture for both clients and colleagues. KWB has developed a tremendous reputation for providing a trusted and personal property management service, tailored to our clients’ specific needs and delivered by a team of highly skilled and experienced property specialists.

As Managing Director, I see my role as continuing to build on this solid foundation by driving the business forward, progressively and organically, whilst protecting our clients within a growing regulatory and compliance-focused landscape.

Les Balla MRICS

Consultant, KWB Property Management

I am a Consultant at KWB Property Management, and a Chartered Surveyor. Specialising in property management and professional consultancy, my work benefits from a wider insight stemming from a history in general practice surveying.

I can assist you with a variety of your commercial property management requirements including lease arrangements, rent reviews and lease renewals, dilapidations, property consultancy, investment advice, rent collections and general landlord and tenant issues.

From a commercial property management perspective, I understand that as an independent landlord or head of a family trust, what you need is a knowledgeable point of contact that can look after your best interests. Assurance comes from having the property expertise you need, when you need it – so that matters are always in hand. I appreciate the importance of a personal contact.

For more information on KWB Property Management or to discuss your requirements, please contact me below.

Mark Lenton BSc FRICS

Director & Senior Surveyor, KWB Property Management

As Director and Senior Surveyor within KWB Property & Asset Management, Mark‘s expertise in the field continually proves to be a credit to us – and our clients. Acting on behalf of landlords, his work includes maximising the value of property assets, property management, surveying, valuations, lease renewals and a range of professional services.

Judith Williams BSc (Hons), MRICS

Senior Property Management Surveyor, KWB Property Management

I am a Senior Property Management Surveyor at KWB Property Management and manage a portfolio of Midlands-based office, industrial, retail and mixed use schemes on behalf of a range of property companies and private landlords.

As a RICS qualified property surveyor with 30 years of experience, I have developed an in-depth understanding of a wide range of property types, industry processes and property management procedures.

I take a proactive, personal and communicative approach to my daily workload. I understand that satisfied tenants are of prime importance to property owners, leading to prompt rent payments and limiting void periods by encouraging long-term occupation. First impressions count when marketing vacant space and potential tenants need confidence that premises are well managed.

If you’d like to discuss your property management requirements or find out more about the services KWB Property Management offers, please contact me below.

Martin Cook BSc (Hons), MRICS

Head of Valuation & Lease Advisory, KWB Property Management

I’m an experienced, lateral thinking, RICS Registered Valuer working at KWB Commercial Property Specialists in Birmingham, as Head of Valuation & Lease Advisory.

I act on behalf of both occupiers and landlords to provide advice on rent reviews, lease breaks and lease renewals. For occupiers, this includes activity such as re-gearing leases, improving the security of your tenancy and negotiating rent-free periods and reductions in rent.

For commercial property landlords, I enhance your investment and improve your income by, for example, conducting rent reviews to bring rental levels in line with current market values, and renegotiating leases to improve key performance indicators that further increase asset value and reduce the risk of potential voids.

For both landlords and tenants, I can examine your various property overheads – including business rates – with the potential of saving substantial sums of money – as demonstrated for many of our clients, both in the Midlands and further afield.

If you’d like to discuss any aspect of your commercial property tenancy or ownership portfolio, please contact me below.

Narinder Kaur

Property Manager, KWB Property Management

I am a Property Manager at KWB Property Management, part of KWB Commercial Property Specialists. We manage a portfolio of Midlands-based office, industrial, retail and mixed-use schemes on behalf of a range of property companies and private landlords.

I work closely with KWB Property Management’s directors, Les Balla and Mark Lenton, supporting them in providing a comprehensive, accurate and reliable service.

I handle a wide variety of day-to-day enquiries in relation to both vacant and occupied properties. My responsibilities include liaising with contractors, tracking and managing progress of jobs, setting up new tenancies, maintaining accounts and conducting site inspections – to name a few.

At KWB Property Management, we’re not just focused on your existing occupiers – we want to position your property to attract new ones too. We advise on, and facilitate, changes to your property that will give it the competitive edge – based on our unique industry and local market knowledge.

If you’d like to discuss your property management requirements or find out more about the services KWB Property Management offers, please contact me below.

Joanne Prosser

Credit Controller, KWB

With over 30 years’ experience in finance and credit control, Joanne assists in KWB’s effective management of client monies. Joanne is responsible for ensuring the timely payment of rents, service charges and other monies for Commercial and Residential properties, identifying and resolving discrepancies, and accurate documentation of accounts.

Paul Warder

Senior Surveyor, KWB Property Management

I’m Senior Surveyor at KWB Property Management. We manage a portfolio of office, industrial, retail and mixed-use schemes for property companies, management companies and private landlords across the Midlands and beyond.

Having worked in the commercial property industry for over 40 years, I’ve experienced all aspects of practice surveying. This variety of activity, including agency work, allows me to deliver a refined and well-executed property management service.

I can provide a complete property management solution that ensures a building, or portfolio of buildings, and their communal areas are continually well maintained. To fulfil this, I have access to an array of suppliers for services such as landscaping, office cleaning, security, insurance, health & safety and much more.

If you’d like to discuss your property management requirements or find out more about the services we offer, please contact me below.

Mark Eskins

Property Manager, KWB Property Management

I’m a Property Manager at KWB Property Management, where we manage an extensive portfolio of property instructions on behalf of housebuilders, landlords and residents management companies.

I have a wide range of property management experience, supporting the likes of housing associations, university student accommodation and multiple departments in the public sector.

KWB Property Management is experienced in managing housing developments and apartment blocks, as well as their surrounding land, such as green areas, walkways and car parks.

We understand that communication is key for both clients and residents – particularly residents as their home is so personal to them.

We take great pride in both our work and your property, implementing planned property maintenance, providing transparent budgetary control and handling the myriad day-to-day requirements of good property management.

For more information about KWB Property Management, or to discuss your requirements, please contact me below.

Steven Price

Property Maintenance, KWB Property Management

Having worked in property maintenance for nearly 15 years, Stephen is a safe, reliable pair of hands within our Property Management team. Stephen covers a wide range of works from grounds maintenance to locksmithing, to vacant property inspections.

Jon Tedstone FMAAT

Group Financial Director, KWB

As Group Financial Director, Jonathan is responsible for all group financial matters, as well as client liaison activities associated with property management accounts, involving service charges, year end and monthly bank reconciliations.

David Sanders

Head of Client Accounting, KWB

With extensive experience in accounts payable, reporting and data services within commercial property, David has a broad skillset built on accuracy, efficiency and process. As Head of Client Accounting, David has extensive knowledge of commercial service charges and is accustomed to working with high volume portfolios.

Jacob Davies

Accounts Assistant, KWB

Accounts Assistant, Jacob Davies is passionate about accuracy and getting things done right and on time. A former GB swimmer, he supports Jonathan Tedstone and his team in all areas of property accounts with determination and communication skills that deliver quick resolutions to any accounting issues.

Joanne Spencer

Office Manager, KWB

Joanne Spencer is KWB’s Office Manager and there’s a good chance she’ll be the first person you speak to when you call our office. Jo is responsible for liaising with clients and staff, and plays a key role in organising and scheduling within KWB’s office and industrial agencies.