RABBETTE - Key Persons
After working as a town planner and sustainability expert for a number of years in both the public and higher education sectors, Carol took on the formal role of Operations Manager in the family business in 2011. She tries to ensure the smooth running of the business, and deals with all non-surveying issues; she'll be found chasing up queries and implementing systems to make life easier and more efficient for our surveyors.
Outside of work Carol enjoys walking and gardening, spending time with family and friends, singing in a local choir and being involved in local community activities.
Dale grew up in South Africa, moving across to the UK to begin his studies at Oxford Brookes University. Having completed an Undergraduate Degree in Business and a Masters in Real Estate, he joined Rabbette Chartered Surveyors where he has been working towards completing his APC. In addition to this, he is a junior member of the Rating Surveyors' Association (RSA). During his time at Rabbette Chartered Surveyors, he has been involved in several areas of expertise including Business Rates, Lease Advisory and Valuation instructions. His main focus has been on Business Rates where he has dealt with a wide range of properties throughout the CCA process, however, he has also been involved in a number of Lease Advisory instructions, including running cases to Third Party determination where necessary.
Outside of work Dale likes to travel and explore new places. He also has a keen interest in both playing and watching sports.
Being a small family business means that everyone gets involved in the day to day running of the company. Jupiter the dog has been our head of security for over 5 years during which time he has learnt to take the ruff with the smooth.
Kit is a Director in our Bristol office. He specialises in Lease Advisory matters and minimising Business Rates liability. Having started his career in a large surveying practice, Kit joined the company in 2017. Since then he has helped to expand the firm's Lease Advisory offer significantly, as well as continuing to expand the Business Rates element.
Although the majority of his instructions result in negotiated settlements, Kit has a proven track record of acting as an Expert Witness for both Rates appeals and Lease Advisory instructions. He is a member of the RICS, a Registered Valuer and a member of the Rating Surveyors' Association. Outside of work, Kit enjoys spending time in the mountains, cycling and playing classical guitar.
Lauren is an Associate Director based in our Bristol office, she focuses on Business Rates and Lease Advisory work. Lauren started her career at Rapleys LLP, specialising in lease renewals, rent reviews and lease renegotiation. She developed both a firm understanding in surveying theory, as well as a strong work ethic, by completing a Masters' degree in Real Estate at the same time as working full time. Lauren then moved to Avison Young, focusing on commercial property valuations. During this period she gained membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and became an RICS Registered Valuer.
Outside of work Lauren enjoys cycling and scaling mountains.
Olivia is a Surveyor in the Bristol office. After completing a Real Estate degree, she then worked for a large rates advisory firm. She currently focusses on a mixture of Business Rates and Lease Advisory instructions and is working towards becoming a chartered surveyor.
In her spare time, she is happiest exploring cities with friends, and spending time with her dogs.
Paul started his career in property in the Valuation Office. He subsequently went on to become Director of Rating at BBG Commercial/Douglas Duff and then Director & Head of Rating at CBRE in Birmingham. In May 2008 he established Paul Rabbette Ltd. In 2022 the company re-branded to Rabbette Chartered Surveyors, reflecting the successful family business that we have become. Paul is a member of both the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Rating Surveyors Association (RSA) and is a RICS Registered Valuer.
Paul is a keen runner and enjoys walking his dogs and gardening. He plays guitar and can occasionally be seen performing locally.
Rowan is a Graduate Surveyor in the Bristol office. He moved into the profession in February 2022 as a career change from teaching. Having purchased his first home, he was inspired to pursue a career in property. He is currently studying a RICS accredited distance learning MSc Real Estate course at Northumbria University and will graduate in June 2023. As well as studying for a Masters, he is simultaneously working towards his APC and aims to gain chartership circa Spring/Summer 2024.
Rowan has predominantly been working on Business Rates, he has worked with a range of different properties and businesses that Rabbette Chartered Surveyors represent around the UK.
Outside of the office Rowan is happiest when he is on the move and particularly enjoys cycling and hiking with his dog Gertie.
Skampy is our second longest serving member of staff, for which she was recently given a round of a paws. Though she's well past retirement age in dog years, she still fetches the post for us.
Sue is an Administrator based in our head office. She has many years of experience in supporting teams of surveyors, architects and designers which she uses to assist Carol in ensuring the smooth running of the business.
Outside of work Sue likes to travel, particularly to destinations that are rich in wildlife. She enjoys visiting the theatre, and volunteers locally.