Business Details
35 Years
experience
Commercial Property Sales, Lettings & Management in Preston
Established in 1991, HDAK has built a reputation as a trusted commercial property agency serving clients across Central Lancashire and the North West. Our directors, Martin Ainsworth and Mark Hurst, bring over 50 years of combined experience in commercial property, offering expertise in sales, lettings, management, and chartered surveying. We specialise in offices, retail units, industrial estates, and investment properties, providing tailored solutions to meet individual client needs. Our property management services utilise the Qube global software system, ensuring compliance with RICS standards and delivering transparent financial reporting. We prioritise client relationships, offering a three-month no-cost trial period to demonstrate our commitment to quality and value.With dedicated teams handling rent reviews, lease renewals, and rating appeals, we combine local market knowledge with national best practices. Our office in Fulwood, Preston, serves as a hub for advising property companies, private clients, and institutions on strategic real estate decisions. We maintain rigorous credit control and debt recovery processes while managing maintenance schedules and dilapidations assessments. Our approach balances technological efficiency with personalised service, ensuring clients receive both expertise and accountability. As a long-standing member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, we uphold the highest professional standards in every transaction.
Services
Sales & Lettings
Property Management
Chartered Surveying
Lease Renewals
Rent Reviews
Valuations
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- Over 50 years combined experience in commercial property
- Tailored management services with no initial fees
- Qube software ensures RICS-compliant portfolio transparency
- Specialist lease renewal and rent review expertise
- Dedicated directors with deep North West market knowledge
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
Services
Sales & Lettings
We facilitate commercial property transactions across Central Lancashire, handling offices, retail units, and industrial estates. Our team negotiates competitive terms for clients buying or leasing premises ranging from 1,476 to 2,923 sq ft. With dedicated directors managing sales and lettings separately, we ensure focused expertise for each transaction type.
Property Management
Our management services cover rent collection, lease renewals, and maintenance scheduling using Qube software for transparent reporting. We act for diverse clients including institutions and private landlords across the North West. The three-month trial period allows clients to assess our service before committing to ongoing fees.
Chartered Surveying
RICS-accredited surveyors provide valuations and advisory services with 30+ years' local market experience. We handle rating appeals and dilapidations assessments, combining technical expertise with practical solutions for property owners and occupiers across commercial sectors.
Lease Renewals
Specialist lease renewal services ensure compliance with legal requirements while protecting client interests. Our team manages negotiations and documentation for commercial tenancies, leveraging extensive experience in North West property markets to secure favourable terms for landlords and tenants.
Rent Reviews
We conduct comprehensive rent reviews using market data and lease agreements to determine fair valuations. Our process includes dispute resolution support and ensures compliance with contractual terms, helping clients maintain profitable property investments across various commercial sectors.
People
Martin Ainsworth
Director
Chartered Surveyor with 30+ years' commercial property experience, specialising in sales and lettings. Co-founder of HDAK, combining local market knowledge with national best practices for client transactions.
Mark Hurst
Director
Property management expert with 30 years' experience, including London-based institutional portfolio management. Co-founder of HDAK, implementing Qube software systems to enhance client reporting and compliance standards.
Questions
What commercial property services do you offer?
We provide sales, lettings, property management, lease renewals, rent reviews, and chartered surveying services for offices, retail units, industrial estates, and investment properties.
How long have you operated in Preston?
HDAK has been based in Preston since our founding in 1991, with directors possessing over 50 combined years of local commercial property experience.
What areas do you cover?
We primarily serve Central Lancashire and the wider North West England region, handling properties from Chorley to Lytham Road and Riversway areas.
What management software do you use?
We utilise the Qube global system for property portfolio management, ensuring RICS compliance with features for financial tracking, lease renewals, and maintenance scheduling.
Do you offer trial management services?
Yes, we provide a three-month no-cost trial period for property management services before agreeing final fees with clients.
