B4 meets Richard Venables MRICS from VSL & Partners
B4 meets Richard Venables MRICS from VSL & Partners.
About Richard Venables
Richard was educated at St Edward’s, Oxford and Exeter University where he gained a geography degree. He commenced his surveying career in 1989 at Gerald Eve in London and back to Oxford in 1993 joining James Offen and Partners and then Savills before jointly starting VSL in 2002. Richard has considerable experience in office, industrial, retail, development and investment agency work.
Richard dedicated considerable time and energy to economic and cultural development in Oxfordshire. He is a board member of Experience Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire Youth and Active Oxfordshire, a member of the Oxford Stratigic Partnership, and the OxLEP Programme Sub Group. He was appointed a Deputy Lieutenant for Oxfordshire in 2017 and High Sheriff of Oxfordshire in 2018/19.
ABOUT VSL Commercial Property Services
VSL and Partners provide a comprehensive range of commercial property services to our clients tailored to their specific needs. We aim to provide clients with the best experience from our services.
We have over 20 years’ experience of dealing with commercial property. We also have a vast amount of local knowledge within the Oxfordshire area. We can help you find the best services that are needed for your business needs.
We have extensive experience in the science and technology market, which is at the heart of Oxfordshire’s current growth, advising both landlords and occupiers.
• Commercial Agency Services
• Rent Reviews and Lease Structure Advice
• Valuations for Lending, Accounts and for Tax Purposes
• Consultancy and Technology Company Advisors
• Business Rates Appeals
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