Rory Mack Associates Ltd

Rory Mack Associates Ltd 🏠 Commercial/residential sales and lettings
đź“ŤStoke on Trent

Rory Mack Associates Ltd is a firm of Chartered Surveyors and RICS Registered Valuers based in North Staffordshire. We provide commercial property advice for sales and lettings, survey and valuation, property search and acquisition, property management and asset strategy, home surveys and lease negotiations.

One unit and some spare time, that's manageable. Multiple tenants, lease renewals and compliance deadlines all at once i...
21/09/2026

One unit and some spare time, that's manageable. Multiple tenants, lease renewals and compliance deadlines all at once is a different job entirely.

Missed compliance checks, slow responses and rent that isn't chased consistently all chip away at your returns, often without you noticing.

đź“ž 01782 715725 - call us today and let Rory Mack Associates handle your Property Management.

Service charge queries and maintenance issues shouldn't land on your desk every week.At Rory Mack Associates, our block ...
18/09/2026

Service charge queries and maintenance issues shouldn't land on your desk every week.

At Rory Mack Associates, our block management team handles the day-to-day running of your development, from budgets and compliance to contractor management and resident communication. You get a well-run building; we handle the rest.

Let's take the workload off your plate.
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Overpay for a property and you’re starting your investment behind before you’ve even collected your first month’s rent. ...
16/09/2026

Overpay for a property and you’re starting your investment behind before you’ve even collected your first month’s rent. Underestimate its value when it comes to a sale, remortgage or business rates appeal, and you’re leaving money on the table.

A proper RICS valuation looks at more than the asking price. It factors in the local rental market, lease terms, condition of the building and comparable sales in the area. Guessing, or relying on an online estimate, just isn’t good enough for a decision this size.

If you haven’t had a professional valuation in a while, it’s worth reading up on Commercial Valuations and what a proper RICS-registered assessment actually involves.

Your rental income stops the day a tenant leaves, but business rates, insurance and maintenance don't.Voids happen to ev...
14/09/2026

Your rental income stops the day a tenant leaves, but business rates, insurance and maintenance don't.

Voids happen to every landlord. The difference is whether you've planned for the gap or whether it catches you off guard. A contingency fund and a marketing plan ready before notice is even given make all the difference.

None of these mistakes happens because owners are careless. They happen because commercial property is genuinely complex...
11/09/2026

None of these mistakes happens because owners are careless. They happen because commercial property is genuinely complex, and it’s easy to miss something when you’re not looking at it every single day. That’s really the whole point of working with a team who does.

If any of this sounds familiar, or you’d simply rather someone else took the hard work off your plate, get in touch with our team for advice tailored to your property.

This is the big one. It’s tempting to fall for a property, picture the rental income rolling in, and rush the deal throu...
09/09/2026

This is the big one. It’s tempting to fall for a property, picture the rental income rolling in, and rush the deal through. But a building that looks fine on a viewing can be hiding structural issues, planning restrictions, or environmental problems that only surface once contracts are exchanged.

Think of it like buying a car without checking under the bonnet. It might drive perfectly well out of the showroom. It’s what you don’t see, the worn brake pads, the oil leak starting to form, that ends up costing you.

Before you commit to any purchase, you should be covering:
A full building inspection, checking the roof, plumbing, electrics and structure
Environmental checks for contamination or flood risk
Planning and building regulation compliance
A close read of any existing leases and tenant obligations

Owning commercial property should be a good news story. Steady rental income, an appreciating asset, a solid addition to...
07/09/2026

Owning commercial property should be a good news story. Steady rental income, an appreciating asset, a solid addition to your portfolio. But talk to any surveyor who’s been in the game a while, and they’ll tell you the same thing: it’s rarely the big dramatic disasters that drain an owner’s bank balance. It’s the small, avoidable stuff. A missed lease clause here, an ignored maintenance job there, a business rates bill nobody thought to check.

We’ve been advising commercial property owners across Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire and the wider Midlands since 1992, and honestly, we see the same handful of mistakes crop up again and again. Some cost a few hundred pounds. Others run into tens of thousands. All of them are avoidable if you know what to look for.

Check out our latest blog post:
https://rorymack.co.uk/news/posts/common-commercial-property-mistakes-that-cost-owners-thousands-and-how-to-avoid-them/

A good tenant is worth protecting. A bad one is worth catching early.Our Property Management service covers rent collect...
28/08/2026

A good tenant is worth protecting. A bad one is worth catching early.

Our Property Management service covers rent collection, inspections, repairs and compliance, all managed on your behalf across Staffordshire. You get the income without the admin, and a team that has been doing this since 1992.

Let us manage it, so you do not have to.
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Less than you might think, but it is not irrelevant.Spring and early autumn tend to be the busiest periods for the comme...
26/08/2026

Less than you might think, but it is not irrelevant.

Spring and early autumn tend to be the busiest periods for the commercial property market. Decision-makers are at their desks, finance is being arranged, and businesses are planning ahead.

August and late December are typically quieter. Solicitors, lenders and buyers all slow down, and deals drag.

That said, a well-priced property in a supply-starved market will sell in any month. Seasonality is a tiebreaker, not a dealbreaker. Market conditions and your personal circumstances matter far more.

Yes, always. An independent, RICS-regulated valuation tells you what your property is genuinely worth based on real loca...
24/08/2026

Yes, always. An independent, RICS-regulated valuation tells you what your property is genuinely worth based on real local evidence. Price too high and the property goes stale on the market; too low and you give money away. It is the single most important step before deciding whether now is the right time to sell.

Address

37 Marsh Parade
Newcastle Under Lyme
ST51BT

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+441782715725

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