King Wilkinson

King Wilkinson and Company was originally founded in 1948 in Exeter (Devon) and Taunton (Somerset) and is now based solely in Exeter, although we continue to do a significant amount of work in Taunton as well as the South West Region as a whole.

The firm comprises two Directors, brothers David and Robert McLarin, together with experienced surveyor Chris Sexton and full secretarial support.

The Directors originate from this area and have both previously worked and trained with London based national firms. David McLarin worked with Gerald Eve and Healey & Baker over a period of some ten years where he specialised in rating appeals and retail agency before moving back to this area in 1983. David specialises in rating appeals and landlord & tenant negotiations and provides general property advice.

Robert McLarin worked in London for some eight years initially with Hillier Parker and then Richard Ellis before returning in 1990. At the latter, he was predominantly involved with capital valuations on a large variety of commercial and institutional properties throughout the country. Robert specialises in valuations, landlord & tenant negotiations, rating and general property advice.

Chris Sexton joined the firm in November 2009 having previously worked in Exeter for King Sturge following his decision in 2002 to relocate to the South West. Prior to that he was a partner at Fuller Peiser where he was responsible for running their London Headquarters, having worked for 16 years throughout their regional office network. Chris qualified as a Chartered Surveyor in 1989 and has specialised in landlord and tenant negotiations and rating advice throughout his career. He has dealt with all types of commercial property including retail, industrial, distribution, offices and specialist uses.