The standard terms on which AAPS Properties Ltd accepts instructions for owner's representation and project management services. Last updated 11 May 2026.
Note: these standard terms summarise the principles on which we engage. A full written engagement letter, incorporating these terms as varied for the specific project, is executed by both parties before any work commences.
"AAPS" means AAPS Properties Ltd, company number 14573758, registered office 16 South End, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 1DN. "Client" or "Principal" means the individual, company or trust engaging AAPS. "Engagement Letter" means the written agreement between AAPS and the Client setting out the specific scope, fee basis, programme and any varied terms applicable to a particular project. These standard terms apply to every engagement and are incorporated by reference into the Engagement Letter.
AAPS provides owner's representation, project management and pre-project advisory services as described on this website and as defined in the Engagement Letter for each project. The Engagement Letter prevails over any conflict with the website description.
AAPS does not provide regulated investment advice, legal advice, tax advice, formal architectural design, structural engineering or quantity surveying services. Where such services are required, AAPS coordinates the appointment of suitably qualified third parties under the Principal's direction.
AAPS is not authorised or regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
Fees are agreed in writing in the Engagement Letter on one of the following bases, or a combination:
Invoices are issued monthly in arrears and are payable within 14 days. Late payment may attract interest under the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998 where applicable.
AAPS does not accept commissions, kickbacks, or referral fees from contractors, suppliers or consultants engaged on the Principal's project.
AAPS treats all client information as confidential. We will not disclose Principal identity, project location, project value, design content or any other engagement-specific information to third parties without the Principal's prior written consent, save where required by law or by professional obligation.
This obligation survives termination of the engagement.
The Principal owns project-specific documents prepared by AAPS on the Principal's instruction (cost plans, risk registers, reports, snagging schedules). AAPS retains ownership of its general methodologies, templates, know-how and the practice's own trade marks and brand assets. Nothing in these terms transfers ownership of consultant or contractor deliverables (drawings, specifications), which are governed by the contracts under which those parties are engaged.
AAPS will perform its services with reasonable skill and care.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, AAPS's total liability arising from or in connection with any engagement, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), breach of statutory duty or otherwise, is limited to the lesser of: (i) the total fees paid by the Principal to AAPS under that engagement; or (ii) the level of professional indemnity insurance cover maintained by AAPS and applicable to the engagement.
Nothing in these terms limits or excludes liability for: (a) death or personal injury caused by negligence; (b) fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation; or (c) any other liability which cannot be limited or excluded under English law.
AAPS is not liable for the acts, omissions or default of any contractor, supplier or consultant engaged by the Principal, whether or not AAPS recommended their appointment.
AAPS is not liable for indirect or consequential loss, loss of profit, loss of opportunity, or pure economic loss.
AAPS maintains professional indemnity insurance appropriate to the scale and nature of its engagements. Details of insurer, level of cover and policy period are available to the Principal on request prior to engagement.
Either party may terminate an engagement on 30 days' written notice. AAPS may terminate immediately if the Principal fails to pay an undisputed invoice that is more than 30 days overdue, or if continued engagement would place AAPS in breach of a legal or professional obligation.
On termination, fees are payable for all work performed and disbursements incurred up to the termination date. AAPS will provide a structured handover of project documentation.
AAPS operates in compliance with the UK Bribery Act 2010 and applicable anti-money-laundering legislation. We may be required to conduct identity verification and source-of-funds checks before commencing or continuing an engagement. The Principal agrees to provide such information as is reasonably requested for this purpose.
These terms and any engagement under them are governed by the laws of England and Wales. The parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales, save that AAPS reserves the right to commence proceedings to recover overdue fees in any jurisdiction in which the Principal holds assets.
The parties will use reasonable endeavours to resolve any dispute through good-faith discussion before commencing formal proceedings.
Notices to AAPS should be sent by email to legal@aapsproperties.co.uk and copied by post to the registered office. Notices to the Principal will be sent to the email and postal address recorded in the Engagement Letter.