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CVS (Commercial Value & Surveyors) is business rent and rates specialist with a nationwide network of chartered surveyors. The firm has headquarters in Manchester, United Kingdom and has offices in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, City of London and Bristol.

Background
CVS was founded in 1999 to challenge commercial property overheads set by the UK government. It provides professional and trusted advice to occupiers of commercial premises, with the aim of reducing business rates and rent.

CVS has ensured that thousands of businesses are paying a fair level of business rates and have also secured the best possible terms on their rents.

In 2012, the firm increased its employee numbers in its Greater Manchester headquarters and offices in London and Bristol; plans were also revealed to establish a presence in Birmingham.

The firm now has over 275 specialist staff and a national network of chartered surveyors.

Practice
CVS’ principle areas of practice include advice and commentary on commercial property valuation, property taxes and services.

Awards
In 2014, CVS was nominated for Estates Gazzette’s National Property Advisor of the Year 2014. The firm was ‘highly commended’ at the awards ceremony.

In the same year, CVS was ranked in the top 20 firms in the Property Week Agency Survey.