Commercial Valuation

Richard has specialised in business rates for over 15 years covering all types of commercial property across Scotland. Richard works with clients to realise savings and minimise liability as far as possible, including challenging rateable values, negotiating settlements through the appeal process, obtaining rates relief and providing tailored advice. Richard is also involved in Compulsory Purchase compensation claims and is a member of the Compulsory Purchase Association.

Richard represents both property owners and occupiers of commercial property across a diverse range of sectors, including specialist oil and gas facilities and airports. Richard began his career in the local assessors office and that experience serves him well in providing expert advice to maximise value for clients.

In downtime, Richard relishes time with family and friends, cooking and finishing the leftovers. From an early age Richard has followed his hometown club Sheffield United and the rollercoaster of emotions continue!

Richard is Managing Director of FG Burnett and has been active in the Scottish Commercial Property market for over 35 years. A specialist in the retail property sector– agency, development , investment and lease advisory work. He is an experienced rent review surveyor and a well-respected arbitrator and independent expert and is also a RICS Registered Valuer.

Richard acts for both landlords and tenants with interests on the high street and retail parks throughout Scotland. In line with recent trends he has been involved in development and lettings involving convenience store occupiers, discount retailers and drive thru operators.

Passionate about the role of our town and city centres, Richard is past Chairman of Aberdeen Inspired (Aberdeen’s City Centre BID).

Away from the office Richard enjoys doting on his grandchildren, playing golf and walking his dogs. Time spent in the East Neuk of Fife is the best!

Graeme is an Executive Director with in excess of 20 years’ experience in commercial development, office and industrial agency fields and has overall responsibility for the Agency team at FG Burnett

Graeme has vast experience in portfolio strategy and has undertaken significant property consolidation and leasehold acquisitions for a range of mixed sector clients. Graeme is a RICS Registered Valuer and also involved in Development appraisals. Graeme has also been heavily involved in lease renewals representing both landlords and tenants interests negotiating to a successful conclusion.

Away from the office Graeme enjoys a number of sporting activities including golf, skiing and the gym. In addition to sport, Graeme likes socialising, travelling and extending his wine knowledge!

Jonathan in an Executive Director with in excess of 21 years’ experience in commercial property agency in Aberdeen and the North East of Scotland. Jonathan’s remit extends to agency advice, both acquisition and disposals, rent reviews and lease restructuring. Jonathan has responsibility for industrial agency with a remit to expand this department. Jonathan also has board responsibility for Property Management Department. In addition to being MRICS, Jonathan is also a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and is a RICS Registered Valuer.

Jonathan represents a wide range of clients, including many global energy companies relative to their occupational strategy in addition to institutional funds and Property Companies in their disposal strategies.

Away from work, Jonathan likes to spend time with family and friends, playing golf - badly and guitar - even worse, and is a keen follower of Irish rugby and Tottenham Hotspur – Jonathan is familiar with hope and despair in equal measure!

Nick is a Trainee Surveyor who works within the Commercial Valuation and Business Rates teams at FG Burnett. He has experience working within the planning sector before completing a Master’s in Real Estate Investment & Finance from Heriot-Watt University. Nick is working towards completing his APC in Commercial Valuation. Nick also provides support to the Compulsory Purchase team and is a member of the Compulsory Purchase Association as well as CoreNet Global.

Nick brings a range of knowledge of various softwares used within the industry, including those used for valuation and development appraisal purposes. Working within the Valuation and Ratings team, Nick is exposed to a wide range of commercial property types including specialist properties such as whisky distilleries.

Away from the office, Nick enjoys being outdoors either for a hike or a bike ride with his partner and on the rainy days, visiting museums and supporting small businesses – especially those that make very nice food!

Jill joined the company in 2015 and provides administration support to the company's Commercial Valuation and CPO teams.

Away from the office, Jill enjoys spending time with family and friends, going on walks in the local countryside and pottering around in the garden.

Allison is Secretary and provides administration support to the company's Commercial Valuation Department.

In her leisure time, Allison likes to keep fit and enjoys spending time with her five grandchildren and going on family holidays abroad.