Our Approach
We tailor our services to meet the requirements of our Clients.
Each instruction is unique and therefore requires a unique strategy. Whether it be an ultra exclusive off-market purchase, a capital enhancing refurbishment opportunity or a highly complex development – we focus on delivering outstanding results.
Our meticulous approach means that we take care of the strategy and the strain, allowing our Clients to focus on making key decisions with the benefit of our expert advice.
RUPERT RATCLIFFE
MA MSc MRICS
Managing Director
Rupert is a third-generation Chartered Surveyor, who graduated with a Masters in Real Estate Management from Oxford Brookes University, following a Masters in Economic History from The University of Edinburgh, where he spent his third year studying at L’Università di Bologna, after receiving an Erasmus Scholarship.
Rupert worked for King Sturge LLP (now Jones Lang LaSalle) in Public Sector Consultancy, Valuation, Asset Management and Investment; in the West End, City of London and Prague; before resigning to start his own firm.
Rupert founded LONPROP in 2012 with the goal of providing outstanding service within the prime central London residential property market. The company has successfully delivered more than 60 instructions since its inception, achieving record-breaking sales and creating significant capital value for its Clients through acquisitions and development.
In 2019, Rupert agreed to join Ratcliffes – a commercial property investment firm founded by his father Anthony in 1970. Three years later, after helping to steer the company through the difficulties of the pandemic, Rupert accepted the offer of full Partnership and runs both businesses in tandem.
ANTHONY H RATCLIFFE
FRICS FRSA
Non Executive Chairman
Anthony is Rupert’s father, a second-generation Chartered Surveyor, who was awarded with a Fellowship by the RICS in 2011 as a recognition to his services to property.
Anthony established Ratcliffes Chartered Surveyors in 1970, which specialises in the creation, management and value enhancement of prime commercial property investments. Anthony sits on the Board of Trustees at the Royal Albert Hall, advising on all matters, including property development & restoration.
Anthony provides valuable support and expert advice to LONPROP when required.
The Team
Our team consists of highly qualified architects, structural engineers, interior designers, accountants, bookkeepers, solicitors, main contractors, specialist subcontractors and local artisans.
LONPROP has assembled a team of trusted professionals and tradesmen to undertake projects from inception to completion.
To ensure that we provide the best possible service to our Clients, there is some flexibility in our approach. For example, we have worked with particular Architects put forward by our Clients or included Main Contractors in a Tender for a building contract.
It is imperative, however, that we remain in control of the elements and lead the right team to ensure that we can deliver on the project brief.
Our Principles
LONPROP is regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors – the professional body which has overseen the property industry since 1868 and bestows professional ethics to all its members and firms.
We always comply with the five main professional standards:
- Act with integrity
- Always provide a high standard of service
- Act in a way that promotes trust in the profession
- Treat others with respect
- Take responsibility
