Paul Bird
Director @Aitchison Raffety
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WORK HISTORY
Director @Aitchison Raffety
London, GB
I am currently working as a Director at Aitchison Raffety, soon to be Graham & Sibbald, where I focus on delivering RICS compliant valuations across a range of asset types including commercial, residential and development. My role involves producing detailed, market informed reports for a variety of purposes including secured lending, financial reporting and court purposes. I am part of a working group ensuring a forward thinking and compliant way of using AI to assist growth.
EDUCATION
University of East Anglia
BA (Hons), French & Business
University of Reading
BSc (Hons), Land Management
SKILLS
ABOUT PAUL BIRD
I am a Chartered & Registered Valuation Surveyor with over 20 years of experience specialising in the commercial, residential, and development sectors. With market knowledge of East Anglia, Home Counties & London, I provide expert valuation and consultancy services to support secured lending, development viability, and strategic decision-making.How I Can Help You?I offer a comprehensive range of valuation services, including: Secured Lending Valuations – Supporting banks and lenders with accurate, market-informed assessments. Development Consultancy & Viability Studies – Advising on feasibility and financial viability for commercial, residential & mixed-use projects. Accounting, Tax & Probate Valuations – Providing reports for financial reporting, inheritance tax, charity assets & matrimonial settlements. Expert Witness – Civil Expert Witness specialising in development and prime residential property, providing court compliant independent valuation reports and professional testimony for disputes and litigation. Who I Work WithMy clients include banks, developers, housing associations, investors, solicitors, accountants, charities, schools, and local authorities.Industry Leadership & MentorshipBeyond my valuation practice, I am committed to professional development, serving as an APC Supervisor & Counsellor with a 100% pass rate, mentoring aspiring surveyors. My past leadership roles include: • Chairman, RICS Local Association Branch (Essex) • RICS Matrics Essex Chairman, Vice Chair, Social Secretary & Treasurer • RICS Associate Assessor & Careers Fair Representative • Mentor for Real Estate Students, Anglia Ruskin University • External Panel Member, RICS MSc Property Course Validation (Anglia Ruskin University)Let’s ConnectIf you’re looking for a trusted valuation expert with market expertise, let’s connect to discuss how I can assist you.
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