A Warwickshire Firm of Chartered Surveyors is launching a web-based Commercial Property Agency to make the buying and selling of business premises much easier.

Cowley Chartered Surveyors will be able to offer a complete package of services through Commercial Property Online whether it is the purchase or sale of office, storage or retail space.

Mike Cowley, partner at Cowley Chartered Surveyors, said: "This is an exciting venture for us and we hope to marry our already extensive services in Surveys and Valuations with the ability to market and sell commercial premises. Despite the difficulties thrown up by the global economic situation, there is still a need for business space whether it be for offices, shops, storage or manufacturing."

Based in Rugby, but covering the Midlands, Commercial Property Online, will be perfectly placed to help small, medium or large businesses find and secure new premises. Searching for suitable properties could not be easier – it is a simple click onto www.commercialproperty-online.co.uk

With an extensive network of Surveyors strategically-placed throughout the Midlands the Firm already has a broad range of clients across the region and is quickly building a stock of property for sale or rent.

Mike said the new division of Cowley Chartered Surveyors was a logical step for the firm.

"We carry out all manner of Survey and Valuation work on Residential and Commercial property on behalf of private and corporate clients so it made sense to provide this additional service," he said.

"If you are looking for a small corner shop, an office, a large factory or warehouse or even a care home, we can not only find it for you but can also walk you through the whole process of securing it. Despite the slowdown in the housing market there has been a definite shift towards people acquiring commercial property either for their business or as an investment working towards their pensions."

All of the properties will be featured on FOCUS, the industry standard portal for other surveying firms who can use it to find available properties that match their client requirements. And it is not just extensive searching for premises that Commercial Property Online will be able to carry out for clients.

Adam Hunt, partner, said: "At Cowley Chartered Surveyors we have been surveying and valuing property for more than 25 years. We are Panel Valuers for a number of Commercial lenders and produce comprehensive valuation reports. In addition to lender's valuations, we are able to produce professional valuations for partnership buy-ins, inclusion in company accounts, and pension funds."

Other services provided already by the team include Schedules of Dilapidations and Condition for incoming and outgoing Occupiers and Landlords, Schedules of Works for Refurbishment and Landlord and Tenant Advice.

"As a result, our Clients can be sure that when we market their property, the asking price will be fair and workable, and this should avoid difficulties later on in the transaction. Our intention is to make every part of the transaction as transparent as possible, meaning a satisfied Client, and satisfied purchaser," added Mike.

"From October 1 2008, all Commercial buildings over 50m² require a Non-Domestic Energy Performance Certificate (NDEPC) which determines a buildings' CO₂ emissions as required by the Government. To that extent, we are partnered with Quidos, a national Firm at the forefront of providing Energy Certificates and floorplans at highly competitive rates, and which will give our Clients added value."