Business Details
18 Years
experience
Expert Commercial Property Surveyors in the UK
Established in 2008, we are a family-owned practice of commercial chartered surveyors operating across mainland UK. Our expertise in business rates, valuations, and lease advice has saved clients over 33 million in property costs since inception. With offices in Worcestershire and Bristol, we serve over 400 clients ranging from local businesses to national corporations. Our team of RICS-registered professionals delivers tailored solutions to reduce property overheads and improve business efficiency. We prioritise honesty, integrity, and independent advice, maintaining longstanding relationships with clients who trust our judgment and expertise.Our success in achieving over 95% savings in business rates appeals demonstrates our commitment to excellence. We also provide consultancy services to property advisors lacking in-house rating specialists. Our combined 81 years of experience in commercial property ensures clients receive authoritative, reliable guidance. We focus on understanding client needs to create value-driven solutions. Our reputation for professionalism and results has led to organic growth through referrals and recommendations.
Services
Business Rates Reductions
Commercial Rent Reviews
Lease Renewals
Property Valuations
Dilapidations Advice
Compulsory Purchase Orders
Party Wall Matters
Energy Efficiency Advice
Building Consultancy
Commercial Acquisitions
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- Expert service delivered with honesty and integrity
- Truly independent and impartial advice
- Over 95% success rate in business rates appeals
- Longstanding client relationships since 2008
- RICS-registered valuers with 81 combined years' experience
Associations and certifications
- RICS
What people say
Saved thousands
Efficient and professional
Highly recommend
Fantastic results
Successful outcomes
Services
Business Rates Reductions
We specialise in minimising business rates liability through expert appeals and negotiations. Our proactive approach combines market research, legal knowledge, and decades of experience to achieve savings. With a 95%+ success rate, we focus on properties with genuine savings potential, managing the entire appeal process from initial assessment to tribunal representation.
Commercial Property Valuations
Our RICS-registered valuers provide detailed commercial property assessments for investment, accounting, or disposal purposes. We analyse market trends, rental values, and regulatory impacts to deliver accurate, compliant valuations. Services include FRS 102-compliant reports, insurance reinstatement assessments, and strategic advice to maximise property value.
Lease Renewals
We guide tenants through lease renewal processes to secure favourable terms. Our team negotiates rent reviews, break clauses, and lease re-gears while considering business rates implications. With expertise in both commercial and legal aspects, we ensure lease agreements align with clients' financial and operational goals.
Compulsory Purchase Orders
We represent businesses affected by infrastructure projects to maximise compensation for compulsory purchases. Our specialists handle negotiations with acquiring authorities, address business disruption claims, and ensure fair valuation of property. We also advise on business rates relief during construction periods.
Building Consultancy
Our building consultancy offers technical advice across property lifecycles. Services include dilapidations assessments, party wall matters, energy efficiency improvements, and project monitoring. We provide schedules of condition, defect diagnosis, and maintenance strategies to protect property investments and reduce long-term costs.
People
Paul Rabbette
Managing Director
Former CBRE director with 16+ years' rating experience. RICS-registered valuer specialising in business rates appeals. Founded Paul Rabbette Chartered Surveyors Ltd in 2008, now leading as Managing Director.
Lauren Rabbette
Director
Director in Bristol office with expertise in business rates litigation. Handles high-value property negotiations and tribunal cases. Member of RICS and Rating Surveyors Association.
Kit Rabbette
Director
Lease advisory specialist with 7+ years at Paul Rabbette Chartered Surveyors. Manages complex lease negotiations and business rates mitigation. Proven expert witness in property disputes.
John Sharpe
Associate
35+ years' experience in valuation and rating. Former VOA specialist in industrial premises. Provides technical expertise on large-scale business rates cases.
Phil Ray
Associate
38-year VOA veteran with specialist knowledge of civic and hospitality sectors. Advises on complex rating assessments and appeals.
Questions
What commercial property services do you offer?
We provide business rates reduction, lease renewals, property valuations, dilapidations advice, CPO compensation, and building consultancy services.
How do you reduce business rates liability?
Through expert appeals, pre-appeal valuations, tribunal representation, and strategic negotiations with the Valuation Office to challenge overassessments.
What areas do you cover?
We operate nationwide across mainland UK, with offices in Worcestershire and Bristol serving clients from local businesses to national corporations.
Are you regulated by RICS?
Yes, all our surveyors are RICS-registered chartered professionals, including RICS-registered valuers for formal property assessments.
How much can I save on business rates?
Our clients save an average of £46,400 per property, with a 95%+ success rate in achieving reductions through our targeted appeal process.
Can you help with lease negotiations?
Yes, we negotiate lease renewals, rent reviews, and break clauses while considering business rates implications to secure optimal terms.
