With over 30 years’ experience as a Chartered Surveyor, Tim Ford brings a wealth of knowledge to our professional services team in Birmingham. Tim is a member of RICS (MRICS), the Rating Surveyors’ Association (RSA) and the IRRV and has built a strong reputation in the Midlands commercial property market.
Tim specialises in all aspects of landlord and tenant work, including lease renewals, rent reviews, acquisitions, business rates and dilapidations. He has extensive experience acting on behalf of both landlords and tenants, delivering clear, strategic advice to help clients achieve the best possible outcome.
In addition to advisory work, Tim regularly accepts expert witness appointments in lease renewal proceedings and rent review arbitrations. He also acts as an independent expert appointed by RICS to resolve disputes, bringing impartiality and rigour to complex property cases.
Before joining Innes England, Tim was a Partner at Johnson Fellows for more than seven years. His career also includes senior roles at Lambert Smith Hampton, ES Group and BNP Paribas Real Estate. His depth of experience makes him a valuable addition to our growing Birmingham office, where he is focused on expanding our lease advisory services.
Outside work, Tim is a keen golfer and a 2nd Dan black belt in Shotokan karate. He also enjoys getting into the mountains whenever time permits, whether that’s walking, climbing or running.
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Explore our case studies to see how Innes England’s expertise has successfully guided clients across various sectors in the property market.
The Challenge: Innes England opened its Birmingham office in April 2022 to establish a stronger foothold in the West Midlands commercial property market. While the company had an existing presence in the region, a dedicated office was needed to better serve clients, secure key instructions, and expand valuation, agency, and asset management services. The challenge was to compete in a fast-moving market, attract new clients, and demonstrate tangible value to landlords, developers, investors and financial institutions.
The Challenge: Arthur Johnson and Sons Auctioneers, a historic Nottingham business established in 1888, faced the potential loss of their statutory right to a lease renewal due to ongoing redevelopment threats in the area. The challenge was to navigate complex and prolonged negotiations to secure protected leases on favourable terms, ensuring the business could continue operating from its historic home, despite looming redevelopment pressures that had persisted for nearly 20 years.