'Can do' attitude...

“We were looking to move fast and work with people who had a “can do” attitude. Our timeframe to move our Head Office (approx 17,000 square foot) was very tight as our lease was due to finish the end of June 2012. We started discussing options back in August 2011 with several people we had used before at the Refugee Council, but we were told that we would never be able to complete on time, given our short timeframe. However, we were convinced we could do this and through a recommendation, we meet with Chris Baker from McDowalls on 15 November 2011, who told us it was achievable. By the beginning of December 2011 we had a long list of over 30 properties and short listed this to 7 properties. Viewings were arranged on all 7 very quickly and by the end of December we had short listed this to 2 properties, which we started negotiation on. Chris Baker was honest, upfront and we trusted him explicitly. His advice to us on what would meet our requirements was sound. By January 2012, it was clear which property we were going to engage with. From there things went smoothly. Chris and his team were professional, calm, good humoured throughout the process and on McDowalls advice, which we took, we were able to complete on time and move into our new Head Office at the beginning of June 2012.    We would have no hesitation in using McDowalls again in the future and as a final comment, if you are ever told that you would not be able to make a large move in the timeframe you have, before you say ok to this and start looking at plan B, talk to McDowalls. We did and now we’re settled in our new Head Office premises and are delighted with the result”