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Jim Culverwell

Delivering knowledge, understanding and confidence to forward-thinking business owners who need the right commercial premises

Too often I see business owners enter into the world of commercial property with little or no knowledge of which premises are right for their business, or how the lease negotiation process works. As a result, they are likely to miss things and can sometimes be taken advantage of, or worse, they end up relying on the landlord or their agent for guidance. Why is that bad? Because they will not tell you the very things you need to know, since those are the things that might prejudice the outcome for them.
My mission is to empower business owners just like you to easily and quickly understand the key information, so you can make the right choices for you and your business. Book a free mentoring call with me and let’s get to know each other better.

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Helping you take control of your commercial property decisions

My job is to ensure you make the best possible decisions about your commercial property, be that through searching for new premises, relocation, or renegotiating your existing lease. The key question I help you to understand and answer, is: ‘What does the business need?’

Following a career as a Commercial Property Agent and in mortgage risk profiling, in 1996 I decided to start a business focusing on sharing my extensive knowledge of the commercial property world with those who really need it: forward thinking business owners who want to get ‘leasing their premises’ right. As your commercial property consultant, I am passionate about ensuring you acquire a property/lease that doesn’t just meet the demands of your business, but actively delivers to your bottom line.

With 35 years of industry experience, you’re in safe hands

I have over 35 years of experience in commercial property and have helped 1000s of businesses of varying industries, and sizes, with a wide variety of commercial property challenges, often saving multiples of their investment with me. I have a proven track record of successful projects ranging from start-ups and micro SMEs to major institutions across Hampshire, London and the UK. As a fellow of RICS, you can also be reassured that I uphold the highest professional standards.

Whether I handle some or all of the process on your behalf; whether I support you to do it yourself, my job, as your commercial property advisor and commercial lease negotiator, is to ensure you understand, find and negotiate the right commercial premises for your business, on the right terms. Click to find out more about my services.

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The face behind the business

When I’m not out about visiting clients or at my desk getting stuck into the terms of a commercial lease, you can find me in my garden growing vegetables, in the kitchen cooking or baking with the family, walking the dog or cycling around the beautiful Hampshire countryside. I am also deeply committed to two charities, each in their own way, helping “the underserved” and this also feeds directly back to what I do in a professional capacity, for my clients.
I also love to travel more widely in the UK and Europe, and try to take a few trips away in the motorhome each year. Whilst I believe in working hard to create the best outcomes for my clients, I also believe a healthy business needs a healthy business owner. I’m a regular on LinkedIn and well known for my baking and farming analogies - let’s connect and get to know each other better.

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James Stone
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Jim was very pragmatic and commercially-focussed throughout our discussions and helped us throughout our lease re-negotiation process. Highly recommended.
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Laura Knewstub
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We received a fast and efficient service.
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Kit Finney
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"It is so important for business owners to know where they can go to get the right advice! I feel compelled to put pen to paper to aide others to find help when it comes to matters related to leasing a commercial property. For me, this was the leasing of a property for my business. I have used Jim Culverwell on two occasions over the last 10 years for two separate leases I was about to enter in to. I went to Jim as his knowledge and skills in these areas are very apparent and I knew I needed to engage an expert to shed light on any areas I hadn’t considered or wasn’t aware of. His advice made it easier for me to end up with a well negotiated and ‘fair’ contract that certainly protected me from some downsides that I hadn’t envisaged. Jim provided an explanation of my options that was easy to understand. Throughout the process he ensured I was comfortable and even made it enjoyable! I felt reassured that the outcome was going to put me in a safe place. I certainly know that if I hadn’t used Jim’s knowledge and skills, I may not have been in the good place I am in now regarding my current lease and the new one I am about to embark on. Always enjoyable working with you Jim. Thank you."
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Becci Oldman
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I worked with Jim in a training and mentoring capacity when I was first considering taking out a commercial lease on business premises. It was an extremely valuable couple of hours that taught me a great deal. After all, you don’t know, what you don’t sometimes! The notes and recording of our conversations have been extremely helpful for revisiting at a later date, to clarify my understanding on a couple of areas. Having explored a few potential leases/premises, and not proceeded, we are now in our new studio. It is perfectly located and the right size for our business needs. The training and education I gained through my time with Jim were invaluable to securing not only the right location (in the end!)but also the right terms and financial arrangement with the landlord. I have no hesitation highly recommending Jim, you won’t regret it, it’s money well invested! The blogs and articles on his website are a fantastic starting point and great resource too. Thanks Jim, you must come and visit in our new home us sometime!
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David Newick
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Jim is a subject matter expert who will save you time, create simplicity from complexity and guide you to the best possible outcome. We engaged Jim to help us relocate and transform our company through moving to different premises after many years of being in a subprime location. A great short list was developed complete with all necessary details and contact with agents handled, all within a very short time frame, and the right outcome was delivered, with all lease details negotiated. Contemporaneously, Jim introduced us to a great fitout specialist who was able to complete the work to a high standard. I thoroughly recommend Culverwell Consulting and will use Jim again when we move premises.
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Orit Huntley
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Jim was a great source of knowledge and comfort to me, during a very stressful time when I was trying to secure the premises I needed to grow my business. He was responsive and helpful, offering reassurance and years of experience and expertise, as well as practical tips and tricks to navigate a difficult situation. Highly recommended and certainly worth the investment.
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James Holmes
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Jim was so helpful to us in trying to make the right decision about what to do about renting office space in these difficult times. He has a wealth of knowledge and explained everything so clearly that it saved us hours of research, not to mention hours of procrastination! Highly recommended!
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Jessica Hughes
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Wonderful service
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Gideon Cristofoli
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I can highly recommend this business who provided me with excellent advice. thank you!

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