Richard Garland
Partner, Head of Development & Commercial
Richard has been with George F. White LLP since 2006 and he uses his enthusiasm for property and helping people achieve real results to lead the George F. White Development and Commercial teams.
Richard is driven by a constant passion and energy for problem-solving and a desire to understand development property in detail. Coupled with this, his skill as a robust and competent negotiator allows him to harness his knowledge to deliver the very best value, illustrated by an impressive track record.
Richard excels in the delivery of value through the planning system. He has considerable national experience of Option Agreements and Planning Promotion Agreements (PPA) as well as Site Assembly (equalisation) and large planning applications. Development valuations and understanding of viability are at the core of his work. He frequently called to sit as an Expert Witness and an RICS Qualified Independent Expert Determiner.
Memberships
MRICS
Member of RICS Registered Valuer Scheme
RICS Qualified Independent Expert Determiner
Associate MRTPI
Education
MSc (Distinction) Rural Estate Management
BSc (Hons) Environmental Sciences