Author: Paul Harrison

𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱𝗻’𝘁 𝗜𝗴𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗲 3 Things You Didn’t Know About Business Rates Business rates can feel like a black hole.But here’s the thing: most commercial occupiers are overpaying.And they don’t even realise it. 💼 Reliefs are often missed📉 Appeals go unexplored🧾 Landlords and tenants both stand to benefit from expert advice […]

Some people bring skills. Others bring experience. Charles brings both – and then some. He joined Dobbin & Sullivan in 2025, with deep expertise in lease advisory, valuations and asset management, honed over years of advising institutional landlords. As a Chartered Surveyor since 2007 and a Registered Valuer, Charles doesn’t just understand the numbers – […]

Why Work with a Chartered Surveyor? ❓ What sets a Chartered Surveyor apart? In commercial property, experience matters – but so does regulation. That’s where an RICS Chartered Surveyor makes the difference. It means you’re getting expertise that upholds the highest professional and ethical standards. Why should landlords and tenants work with RICS-regulated professionals? 📌 […]

We’re excited to announce that 𝗗𝗼𝗯𝗯𝗶𝗻 & 𝗦𝘂𝗹𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗻 is now working in partnership with London Borough of Waltham Forest, supporting the letting of local retail units across the borough. This new instruction reflects our ongoing commitment to revitalising high streets, bringing vacant units back into use, and supporting small businesses in East London. We’ve recently […]

It has been a very busy quarter for Dobbin & Sullivan: ✔️ New instructions across East London ✔️ Major lease completions ✔️ Growing property management portfolio ✔️ New member of the team Across sales, lettings and property management, we saw a clear trend: 🔹 Businesses in all sectors are are securing quality space 🔹 Investors […]

𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴?The biggest brands are scaling down. 🧠From supermarkets to cafés to gym chains – even the big players are moving into smaller units with smarter footprints. Why? Because they’ve realised what many landlords haven’t yet: 👉 It’s not about size. It’s about location, agility, and utility.And East London’s stock is perfectly positioned. ✅ […]

In a market where short-term flexibility is increasingly in demand, securing long-term tenant commitments is becoming a challenge. But for property owners, stability is key. How can landlords create environments where tenants choose to stay? Flexible Leasing Strategies:Businesses today need room to adapt – whether that means hybrid work setups or evolving retail footprints. Structuring […]

Job Title: Chartered Surveyor (MRICS Qualified) & Registered Valuer Location: Burrows House, 415 High Street, London, E15 4QZ Company: Dobbin & Sullivan Chartered Surveyors Dobbin & Sullivan is a reputable firm in the commercial property sector, dedicated to delivering high-quality services in lease advisory, rent reviews, lease renewals, and valuations. We are seeking an experienced […]

As we look back on 2024, we are delighted to reflect on a year of significant achievements and continued progress across Dobbin & Sullivan. Despite a challenging economic backdrop in the UK property market, our team’s dedication and expertise have ensured another successful year. Here, we’ve highlighted some of the key accomplishments from across the […]

Unlocking Value: The Rise of Flexible Workspaces As 2024 winds down, Dobbin & Sullivan brings you a series of insights aimed at reshaping East London’s commercial property landscape for 2025 and beyond. This week, we spotlight a key driver of East London’s growth: flexible workspaces. These dynamic spaces are transforming property use and business operations, […]