Welcome to Daniel Clarke Real Estate
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Independent senior property judgement for high-stakes property decisions.
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DCRE is brought in when a property decision needs to be made and relying on standard process alone doesn’t feel sufficient.
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When carrying on feels easier than stopping to think, even though the stakes are high.
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This is typically before a purchase, a sale, a refinance, a development decision, enforcement, or a significant change in strategy.
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Most often, this involves complex assets, time pressure, or situations where getting it wrong would have lasting consequences.
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Our role is to establish what the property can realistically support before commitments are made that are difficult or expensive to reverse.
"Daniel provides a second pair of eyes, relentlessly focused on the right outcome. He truly understands what you’re trying to achieve and applies unique, property‑specific risk strategies to get you there."
- Dr Tim Dunn
Why DCRE
This is not transactional support.
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It is senior, independent judgement focused on the asset and the outcome you are trying to achieve.
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We take responsibility for assessing whether the property can realistically support that outcome, and what that means for timing, risk and next steps.
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We are typically involved when:
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• the numbers look workable but haven’t been properly tested
• an exit strategy needs evidence, not optimism
• a deal is moving forward but key questions remain unanswered
• enforcement, restructuring or pressure is starting to build
• development options need to be judged in the context of the likely buyer
Who this is for
We work with people who carry the consequences of the decision.
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Typically investors, developers, owners, lenders and advisers dealing with complex assets, tight timelines or situations where being wrong would be expensive or difficult to unwind.
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If the decision is low-risk or easily reversible, this probably isn’t needed.
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If the stakes are high and confidence hasn’t kept pace with momentum, that’s where we are usually brought in.
What we actually do
We work independently, ahead of valuation, credit and legal instruction, to assess the asset as it stands today, identify where assumptions are fragile, and clarify what the property can realistically support in the context of the decision being considered.​
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We do not replace your broker, valuer, agent or solicitor.
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We work alongside them, bringing a senior, asset-led view to help you decide the right course of action before the next step is taken.
How we help
Pre-Lending Asset Review
Asset-led assessment before valuation or credit to test whether a proposed refinance or loan structure is viable.
Independent control and judgement when selling is complex, sensitive or high-stakes.
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Independent judgement on whether to buy, wait, or walk away, and on what basis.​
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Asset management and repositioning
Clear assessment of what an asset is now, what it could become, and which strategy is most realistic.
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Development viability and strategy
Advice on current value, potential value, buyer profile and specification before capital is committed.
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Asset stress and pre-default assessment
Independent review when a loan, asset or strategy is under pressure and next steps need to be considered carefully.
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Disputes and litigation support
Asset analysis to support negotiations and legal teams where property facts are central.
What this delivers
• Fewer late-stage surprises
• Better alignment between asset, valuation and credit
• More credible discussions with lenders and advisers
• Capital deployed with clearer understanding
• Decisions that stand up to scrutiny
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Recent outcomes
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Examples from recent instructions include:
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• A time-critical £3m refinance completed after early asset issues were identified
• Valuation risk addressed before instruction, avoiding delays
• Exit assumptions reviewed early, preserving lender confidence
• A complex asset repositioned through a realistic strategy
• Clients protected from avoidable downside by identifying constraints early
From Daniel Clarke
"Most property problems don't come from the market.
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They come from decisions being made before the asset has been properly understood.
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Our role at DCRE is to provide an independent, senior view on what the property can support before further commitments are made.
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We're not here to sell a service or replace existing advisers.
We exist to be independent and help you decide what to do, and why.​"​
When to get in touch
If you are a broker, lender or adviser dealing with a complex case.
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If you are an investor, owner or developer facing a high-stakes property decision.
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If you need an independent view before committing further time, money or credibility.
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We're always open to a sensible, exploratory conversation.