Silverstone Technology Cluster's "Ask the Expert"

Welcome to "Ask The Expert", Silverstone Technology Cluster’s podcast. In each episode, we invite seasoned professionals and industry leaders to share their insights, experiences, and strategies for navigating the complexities of modern business and the advanced engineering landscape.In this episode, we take a practical look at the key things businesses should be thinking about when it comes to commercial property — from understanding your costs to making smarter decisions around your lease.We explore why property so often becomes a major overhead without getting the attention it deserves, and how early planning around lease events can create more flexibility, better negotiating power, and meaningful savings. We also break down the lease terms tenants frequently overlook — including repairs, break options, rent reviews, and end‑of‑lease liabilities — and share real examples of where businesses have avoided unnecessary costs by tackling these issues early.Alongside leasing insights, we touch on the reliefs and tax opportunities many businesses miss, such as Business Rates reliefs and Capital Allowances on fit‑outs and property investment.Meet our Expert:Tom Dymond, Partner - Head of Property at TC GroupTom Dymond’s a Chartered Surveyor and Partner - Head of Property at TC Group. A long-standing member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), Tom holds an RICS-accredited degree in Land Management from De Montfort University, Leicester.With extensive experience spanning the early 2000s to today, Tom advises a diverse range of clients — from ambitious, fast-growing enterprises to some of the UK’s largest corporate organisations. He’s recognised for his straightforward approach, delivering high-quality, practical property advice that drives measurable benefits and efficiencies across portfolios of all sizes.Throughout his career, Tom’s led and developed multiple teams of Chartered Surveyors and Property Professionals. He takes particular pride in mentoring emerging talent, many of whom have gone on to achieve RICS accreditation and establish successful careers within the property sector.Tom founded and continues to lead TC Group’s rapidly expanding Property Services division – a unique and growing practice built from the ground up – and has assembled a talented and ambitious team dedicated to delivering first-class advice and support to a national client base.Outside of work, Tom’s a keen sportsman and enjoys football, golf, and travelling with his family.This episode is brought to you by ⁠⁠TC Group⁠⁠. TC Group’s an Accountancy Age ‘Top 20’ firm of business advisors and accountants, providing quality financial advice and strategy, enabling you to achieve your business growth goals, safeguard your wealth, and maximise your tax efficiency. Our teams’ experience and expertise mean we understand the challenges and opportunities you face at a local, national, and even international level. We’ll invest time in getting to know you so we can provide proactive and tailored advice, supporting you in making the right decisions both now and in the future. We pride ourselves on offering more than the standard compliance services and straight-forward number crunching. Through our UK-wide network, we offer a multitude of functional accountancy and specialist business growth services along with personal financial solutions and legal advice, providing our clients with a unified “one-stop-shop” approach, saving you both time and money. With TC Group by your side, no matter how complex your financial situation may be, we have the resources and expertise to help you navigate it successfully.Recorded and produced by The Pod Collective.