Martin Davenport MRICS

Partner, Business Rates & Professional Advisory, President of The Rating Surveyors' Association, Hartnell Taylor Cook LLP


Martin has over 30 years’ experience in the property industry covering all aspects of commercial property with over 25 years specialising in business rates covering the whole of the UK for a number of notable occupiers. Martin is an expert in ‘empty rates mitigation’ and is president of the Rating Surveyors Association and a spokesperson on Rating Legislation.

Clients include:

Current and Recent Instructions:

Jamie Oliver - Advised on a lease renewal and business rate liability on a large warehouse/distribution unit located in Eastleigh, Hampshire as part of a nationwide instruction.

The Brothers Group - Advised on their business rates liability of their production and office accommodation located in Shepton Mallet, Somerset.

ATS Euromaster - Advising on business rates on their portfolio located in the south of England.

Carillion - Advised on their business rates liability of their offices located in Wareham as part of a nationwide instruction.

Unison – Advising on business rates on their portfolio located in the south of England.