Business Details
Trusted Chartered Surveyors in Ringwood, Hampshire
Moses Rutland Chartered Surveyors advise private and corporate clients on commercial and residential property matters, prioritising personal service and accessible expertise. Our holistic approach ensures clients maximise value from their property investments while receiving up-to-date, tailored advice. Based in Ringwood, we serve areas spanning Southampton, Bournemouth, and Salisbury, extending west to Dorchester and east to Fareham. Our team combines decades of experience across public and private sectors, delivering conscientious, accurate reports with a forensic approach to expert witness work. All surveyors are RICS-qualified, and our firm maintains RICS regulation status, ensuring adherence to the highest professional standards. We specialise in property valuations, building surveys, and dispute resolution, covering diverse property types from residential homes to commercial trading entities.Our local knowledge spans Hampshire, Dorset, and Wiltshire, including areas prone to subsidence and historically significant locations. Clients benefit from a friendly, transparent approach, with direct access to qualified surveyors throughout the process. Our reputation for thorough site inspections and clear reporting exceeds industry norms, supported by specialist expertise in leasehold reform, party wall matters, and restrictive covenants. With a commitment to continuous professional development, including Legal Experience Training accreditation, we provide impartial, court-compliant expert witness services across civil and family disputes.
Services
Residential Surveys
Commercial Valuations
Expert Witness Reports
Leasehold Reform Advice
Party Wall Services
Building Reinstatement Assessments
Dispute Resolution
Restrictive Covenant Analysis
Landlord & Tenant Valuations
Insurance Cost Assessments
Highlights and features
- We offer RICS-qualified surveyors with decades of cross-sector experience.
- Our reports include forensic detail exceeding industry inspection standards.
- We maintain RICS regulation status for professional accountability.
- Our team provides specialist expertise in leasehold reform and party wall matters.
- We combine local knowledge with national accreditation standards.
Associations and certifications
- RICS
What people say
Prompt, efficient and professional
Friendly, personal approach
Pragmatic and commercial approach
Maximum benefit from expenditure
Forensic approach to expert work
Services
Residential Surveys
We conduct RICS Homebuyer Reports, Condition Reports, and full Building Surveys to assess residential property conditions. Our surveys identify structural issues, maintenance needs, and valuation metrics for informed purchasing decisions. Clients receive clear, actionable reports with photographic evidence and repair cost estimates.
Commercial Valuations
Our valuations cover commercial properties for purchase, leasing, and financial accounting purposes. We assess market value, rental yields, and development potential for shops, offices, and industrial units. Reports comply with RICS standards for pension funds, tax planning, and corporate transactions.
Expert Witness Reports
We produce court-compliant reports for property disputes, including dilapidations, lease renewals, and restrictive covenants. Our surveyors hold Advanced Professional Awards in Expert Witness Evidence, ensuring forensic accuracy and impartiality in civil and family court cases.
Leasehold Reform Advice
We advise leaseholders on enfranchisement and lease extensions under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967. Our services include valuation calculations, negotiation support, and documentation for freehold purchases, ensuring compliance with complex legal frameworks.
Party Wall Services
We manage party wall matters under the 1996 Act, preparing schedules of condition and arbitration awards. Our surveyors act as Agreed Surveyors to represent both building owners and adjoining properties during construction projects.
People
Phil Moses
Managing Director
Phil has over 20 years' experience in residential and commercial property valuations. He specialises in expert witness work and dispute resolution, holding RICS qualifications and Legal Experience Training accreditation. Phil leads the firm's forensic approach to property surveys.
Gregor Cochrane
Registered Valuer and Surveyor
Gregor has specialised in residential valuations since joining the company in 2013. He provides detailed property assessments for purchase, sale, and inheritance tax purposes, maintaining RICS registration standards.
Questions
Which property types do your services cover?
We assess residential properties (houses, flats), commercial units (shops, offices), and specialist buildings including medical practices, hotels, and listed structures.
Do you provide valuations for tax purposes?
Yes, we conduct residential and commercial valuations for inheritance tax, capital gains tax, and probate matters, following RICS guidelines.
Can you assist with leasehold reform matters?
Our team provides expert advice on lease extensions and freehold purchases under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967, including valuation calculations.
Are your surveyors qualified?
All surveyors hold RICS qualifications, with additional accreditation in expert witness evidence through Legal Experience Training.
What geographical areas do you cover?
We operate across Hampshire, Dorset, and South Wiltshire, with a focus on Southampton, Bournemouth, Salisbury, and surrounding regions.
