Our Team

Peter qualified as a Chartered Surveyor in 1978 and, after working in London and Liverpool, moved to Chester in 1986. He now specialises in development and agency.

Recent notable transactions include the acquisition of 160,000 sq ft in Bromborough and 170,000 sq ft in Kettering for Great Bear Distribution; the purchase of the 260,000 sq ft County Hall on behalf of the University of Chester whilst simultaneously selling the 82,000 sq ft grade A office development HQ to Cheshire West and Chester Council. He also acquired the 120,000 sq ft Tesco Extra superstore in Widnes.

Interests include watching rugby and football, cycling, golf and fine wine.

Ben has been with Legat Owen since 2014 and works within the business space team specialising in residential development and investment.

Ben obtained his masters degree at Liverpool John Moores and is now a qualified Chartered Surveyor.

• Recent Transactions have included :-
• The sale of a 56 unit scheme in Higher Kinnerton on behalf of a private land owner. The sale of 100 dwellings in Rhuddlan, North Wales to MacBryde Homes. Negotiating an overage agreement on behalf of a private landowner for 600 dwellings in Shrewsbury.
• The investment sale of a 30,000 sq ft multi let industrial estate in Saltney, on behalf of a private property company. The investment sale of a 20,000 MKM store in Macon Way, Crewe.  The letting of a 40,000 sq ft industrial unit in Dartford on behalf of a private client.

Away from work Ben’s interests involve, socialising, hockey, football, skiing and Abersoch.