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Company Profile Sherwood Greene Properties
Professional and independent service Our Contacts Head Office 1st Floor Kambendekela House Dedhani Kimathi Road P.O. Box 32628 Lusaka Zambia 260 (211) 225604/05 260 (211) 225615 – fax E-mail – sgzam@sherwoodgreene.com Website – www.sherwoodgreene.com Contact Person Chileshe Musonda Mobile – 0966 - 861176 E-mail – chileshe.musonda @sherwoodgreene.com Sherwood Greene Properties Zambia was founded by Chileshe Musonda who is the principal consultant with an experience base in property consultancy stretching over 10 years with Knight Frank an international firm of property consultants. Sherwood Greene has a staff base of 5 professionals two of which are based at the Kitwe office and 4 support staff. Through its property services, the company advises the owners and users of land and property in every aspect of real estate. Our aim is to give our commercial clients a competitive edge by providing world-class real estate and business services, while maintaining a focus on only what is best for them. Our clients are assured of the best advice from professionals who have an understanding of the market both locally and internationally. Our clients have access to our up-to-date national, regional and local intelligence on commercial and residential markets. This, coupled with our experience and expertise, helps our clients capture, create and retain value in property dealings. In Zambia, Sherwood Greene Properties has offices in Lusaka and Kitwe. Sherwood Greene offers broad based real estate services and our ranges of customer focused services include: Property Valuations Since we commenced business, the valuation team has been retained to value a wide variety of fixed property assets and chattels for various purposes. These include for sale and/or acquisition purposes, for loan collateral purposes, for probate, insurance and for the purposes of balance sheet/company accounts. Where applicable, our valuations are set out in accordance with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, London, UK, “Appraisal and Valuation Manual (1995)”, as approved by the Surveyors’ Institute of Zambia. We act for private and public companies, government and international agencies, banks and insurance companies, trusts, pension funds and private individuals. The valuation team offers a fast, professional and confidential service and we work closely with clients to develop business strategy and are able to advise on a broad range of issues such as planning and rating. Estate Agency Sherwood Greene offers a full range of property disposal services of all types of commercial, industrial, residential and agricultural properties. The service includes the marketing of the property and negotiations with purchasers. Once instructed we find it useful to advise the client on the marketing aspects (advantages and disadvantages), the optimum price and recommendations for marketing campaign. For larger projects we will carry out a feasibility study. We also have an "in house" list of property enquiries, which can be matched with properties for sale. Depending on the nature of the premises we may also run an advertising campaign, erect a For Sale or For Rent board, target potential companies and prepare a brochure or set of particulars for the premises setting out details such as description, location, areas, specification, services, price etc. In addition the properties will be placed on our global website. www.sherwoodgreene.com We provide a professional and efficient estate agency service aiming to achieve optimum prices within the shortest time-scale. Property Management There are three main areas within which we categorise the property management function: · Financial Management · Administrative Management · Physical Management We comment on each aspect below and add property-specific points: Financial Management The administration and transparency of accounts and in particular the service charge (where applicable), is subject of growing controversy, with Occupiers concerned that costs can be unrelated to service, particularly in cases where non-institutional owners manage their own properties. Sherwood Greene has access to similar buildings under management to compare and control costs and to demonstrate complete accountability to Occupiers. Occupiers are quite willing to pay for good management, providing they are kept informed and clearly understand that they are receiving value for money. Administrative Management The management role extends from liaison with the Landlord and Occupiers to ensure all parties understand, agree and adhere to covenants and conditions relating to the occupation of the building. We will ensure that all Tenants moving into the property will sign formal Leases under which their occupation will be governed. Sherwood Greene will coordinate with your lawyers to ensure that the terms of the lease fully protect the Landlord’s position and maximise the investment value of the property. The interpretation of any Lease in a changing market requires regular review to ensure that the contract meets each party’s expectations. The property manager is thus used as a conduit to create an enabling environment between Landlord and Occupier and to ensure that each recognises the concerns of the other. Through market knowledge of current practice and standards, Sherwood Greene is well positioned to ensure that demands by both parties at any time are quantified and common ground found. Although the property manager will always be acting in the best interest of the Landlord, the occupational needs and functionality of the building must also be considered. Physical Management Standards at any property are critical to occupational levels and a building’s status within the market as a prime address and investment. Sherwood Greene will monitor and control the services provided, including cleaning, maintenance and security, while providing pro-active advice relating to future investment in the building to maintain high occupational standards and the prestige of the address. Please note that Sherwood Greene does not provide or have any association with providers of cleaning, security or other related services but we will employ and supervise on behalf of the Landlord contractors who will be able to maintain the standards required. This will ensure TOTAL impartiality and will guarantee that we work in the best interests of the Landlord and the tenants rather than our own. Property ConsultancyAs the property market has evolved, the need for consultancy advice in certain areas has increased and Sherwood Greene has undertaken a number of projects to advise clients in this capacity. Key areas covered may include: · Relocation · Market Overview ·· Research · Planning and development · Property investment · Negotiations · Lease structuring Management Team Our team is headed by Chileshe Musonda, working with Mwaka Phiri who heads the Estate Agency team. While Mambwe Kunda heads the Kitwe office. Our Financial controller is Lynette Chanda holder of an ACCA full qualification and a member of ZICA. All our accounting is done by Reeds Business Solutions through their consultants Rhoda Daka and Daniel Katongo. Experience and track record in Leasing, Sales and Property Management The principal Consultant has the following experience and track record obtained over 10 years spent working with Knight Frank:
We are currently commencing the process of networking with the following organizations: · African Life · African Textile · Asset Management · Bank of Zambia · Barclays Bank · British High Commission · CARE International · Chloride Zambia · Deloitte & Touche · Development Bank of Zambia · European Union · Finance Bank · Grant Thornton · Industrial Credit Company (LOITA Group) · Indo Zambia Bank · Lamasat · Metweld · Madison Insurance · National Milling Company · PricewaterhouseCoopers · Simba Milling · Stanbic Bank · Standard Chartered Bank · Total · Zanaco · ZSIC |