EXPERT WITNESS SERVICES

When a legal dispute requires a precise, impartial opinion on property matters, an independent expert witness is essential. Peter Ellicock is an RICS Registered Valuer who provides expert witness services for litigation and dispute resolution, specialising in complex cases involving both residential and commercial properties across Cornwall and Devon.

Our Specialist Areas

Our expertise goes beyond standard valuations, focusing on specific, intricate areas of property disputes to assist the court.

• Complex Valuations: We provide authoritative valuations for unique, high-value, or niche properties where standard assessments are insufficient. This includes properties with non-traditional construction, complex planning issues, or historical significance.

• Diminution in Value: We are specialists in assessing the diminution in value a property has suffered. This is the financial loss a property incurs due to a specific event, such as surveyor or builder negligence, misrepresentation, or structural damage. Our reports provide a defensible calculation of this loss for litigation.



• Building Pathology: Our expertise in building pathology allows us to provide a detailed diagnosis of a building's defects. This goes beyond a simple survey to analyze how a property functions as a system, helping the court understand the cause of defects and the cost of remedial works.

Our Professional Commitment

As an expert witness, Peter's primary duty is to the court, providing an impartial and objective opinion. All of our expert witness work is fully compliant with Part 35 of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR).

Peter can be instructed by a single party or act as a Single Joint Expert (SJE) where parties agree to jointly instruct one expert. We provide robust, evidence-backed reports with clear, descriptive rationales to ensure confidence in our valuations and analysis for all parties and the court.