Commercial

Our knowledgeable agents can guide you through the sale, letting and management of many types of commercial property, including retail, leisure, industrial, office, mixed-use and residential blocks and estates.  

Our Commercial Department

Symonds & Sampson has been providing comprehensive property advice to clients across the southwest since 1858. In recent years, as major travel networks have made the region more accessible, commercial activity has flourished, attracting both strong independent businesses and larger regional and national corporations.

With a commitment to ensuring our community thrives, our goal is to work closely with our clients to maximise opportunities.  Our experts offer a comprehensive range of block and estate Management, valuation, and Landlord & Tenant services to clients, details of which can be found here. Meanwhile, our knowledgeable commercial agents offer a comprehensive property investment advisory service tailored to suit individual clients’ needs.  We can guide clients at all stages during their occupation, investment, development, management, sale, lease, diversification or transfer of property.  They work with colleagues throughout the firm and remain committed to delivering the best value and nurturing successful, long-lasting working relationships among occupiers, landlords and tenants.

Building trust and maintaining close communication are essential parts of the service we offer to our clients. We listen to and understand our clients’ objectives and motives; if you are looking to buy, sell, rent or let commercial property, or to maximise the value of your commercial assets, our dedicated team of experienced agents and surveyors are here to help.

Recognised for providing their clients with honest, reliable and commercially minded advice, our agents are frequently commended for using their experience to deal with even the most challenging situations quickly and efficiently.
 
 
 
 

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All our staff undergo continuing professional development and in-house training to ensure they stay up to date with ever-changing legislation and technology. The majority of our property professionals are qualified and proud members of professional bodies, including RICS, CAAV, ARLA Propertymark, NAEA Propertymark, and NAVA Propertymark, so you can always be assured of professional service.
 
 What is more, as a multi-disciplinary firm, we can draw on the extensive knowledge of our in-house valuers, surveyors, planners, and letting and managing agents to provide the advice and support you need for buying, selling, or managing your residential, rural and commercial property.

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Commercial News


Meet the Commercial Team


Ryan Holmes


Partner, Head of Commercial
Dorchester, Poundbury Burraton Yard

DipSurvPract AssocRICS MARLA

Department: Commercial, Dorchester Commercial, Burraton Commercial
Speciality: Commercial Property Management, MANCO, RICS Registered Valuer, RICS Valuer, Commercial Rent Reviews, Valuations, Commercial Sales, Commercial Lettings, Lease Renewals, Rent Reviews, Estate Management, Leisure, Commercial Agency, Block Management, Managing Agent


Commercial Enquiries 01305 261008
Poundbury Manco Enquiries 01305 756968
rholmes@symondsandsampson.co.uk
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Andrew Keen


Head of Commercial Building Surveying
Sturminster Newton

AssocRICS ACABE MPTS


Department: Sturminster Newton Professional
Speciality: Building Surveying, Design, Commercial Property Management, MANCO, Commercial Lettings, Lease Renewals, Commercial Development, Block Management, Expert Witness

01202 639403
07463 887081
akeen@symondsandsampson.co.uk
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Jan Merriott


Commercial Manager
Dorchester, Poundbury Burraton Yard

MRICS

Department: Commercial, Dorchester Commercial, Burraton Commercial
Speciality: RICS Registered Valuer, RICS Valuer, Commercial Rent Reviews, Valuations, Commercial Sales, Commercial Lettings, Lease Renewals, Rent Reviews, Estate Management, Commercial Development, Commercial Agency, Commercial Land



01305 261008
jmerriott@symondsandsampson.co.uk
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Rachel Churchill


Commercial Administrator
Yeovil



Department: Commercial, Yeovil Commercial
Service: 


01935 382902
rchurchill@symondsandsampson.co.uk
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Lee Edgson


Commercial Agent
Dorchester, Poundbury Burraton Yard




Department: Commercial, Dorchester Commercial, Burraton Commercial, Professional
Service: Commercial Sales, Commercial Lettings, Lease Renewals, Rent Reviews



01305 756957
ledgson@symondsandsampson.co.uk
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Lorayne Liles


Commercial Property Manager
Dorchester, Poundbury Burraton Yard

MARLA


Department: Commercial, Dorchester Commercial, Burraton Commercial, Professional
Service: Commercial Property Management, Estate Management, Block Management, Managing Agent


01305 261008
lliles@symondsandsampson.co.uk
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Joanna March


Commercial Assistant
Dorchester, Poundbury Burraton Yard



Department: Commercial, Dorchester Commercial, Burraton Commercial
Service: 


01305 261008
jmarch@symondsandsampson.co.uk
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Diane Middleditch


Commercial Surveyor
Yeovil

AssocRICS

Service: Professional, Commercial, Yeovil Commercial
Speciality: RICS Registered Valuer, RICS Valuer, Commercial Rent Reviews, Valuations, Commercial Sales, Commercial Lettings, Lease Renewals, Rent Reviews, Commercial Development, Commercial Agency, Commercial Land



01935 382902
dmiddleditch@symondsandsampson.co.uk
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Emma Milne


Assistant Property Manager
Dorchester, Poundbury Burraton Yard



Department: Commercial, Dorchester Commercial, Burraton Commercial, Professional
Service: Professional, Agency

Commercial Enquiries 01305 261008
Poundbury Manco Enquiries 01305 756968
emilne@symondsandsampson.co.uk
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George Rogers


Commercial Partner
Yeovil

MRICS

Service: Professional, Commercial, Yeovil Commercial
Speciality: RICS Registered Valuer, RICS Valuer, Commercial Rent Reviews, Valuations, Commercial Sales, Commercial Lettings, Lease Renewals, Rent Reviews, Commercial Development, Commercial Agency, Commercial Land


01935 382902
07375 284964
grogers@symondsandsampson.co.uk
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Neville Thorner


Commercial & Valuation Chartered Surveyor
Yeovil

MRICS


Department: Residential, Commercial, Yeovil Commercial
Service: Professional
Speciality: RICS Registered Valuer

01935 382904
07920 815264
nthorner@symondsandsampson.co.uk
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Lorna Wyatt


Commercial Management Partner
Dorchester, Poundbury Burraton Yard

AssocRICS MARLA 

Department: Commercial, Dorchester Commercial, Burraton Commercial, Professional
Service: Commercial Property Management, Estate Management, Block Management, Managing Agent


01305 756953
07557 749818
lwyatt@symondsandsampson.co.uk
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We help clients buy, sell, lease, and manage their commercial property. This includes marketing properties, sourcing tenants or buyers, negotiating terms, and guiding them through the legal process.
We cover office, retail, industrial, mixed-use, and investment properties and act for landlords, tenants, owner-occupiers, investors, and developers in Dorset, Somerset, Devon, Wiltshire and Hampshire.
We use our network of offices, The London Office, major property portals, a database, our website and social media, to match applicants and investors with suitable on- and off-market opportunities.
Key terms include rent, lease length, repair obligations, break clauses, rent reviews, and permitted use. Some leases may contain break clauses, allowing either party to terminate the lease early under agreed conditions. See our Landlord & Tenant information here
Our fees are typically based on a percentage of the rent or sale price, agreed in advance. Contracts are usually for a 16-week period. When buying, selling or leasing commercial property, you should also allow for additional costs which may apply, including but not limited to legal fees, survey costs, business rates, and stamp duty (for purchases.
Yes, Symonds & Sampson can arrange formal Red Book valuations for lending, tax, accounting, and many other purposes, please contact our in-house Registered Valuers, who can advise. If you are considering selling or letting commercial property, we can provide you with a free, no obligation market appraisal, including factors such as location, footfall and yield potential. 
Yield is the annual rental income divided by the property’s value, expressed as a percentage. Yields vary by sector, risk and location.
Yes, Symonds & Sampson offer comprehensive management services for residential, commercial and rural property owners, including block and estate management. Our services include rent collection, maintenance coordination, and tenant liaison.
Yes, different legislation applies. It is important therefore to seek proper professional advice before, during and at the end of a commercial property transaction. Our agents offer an extensive range of professional services to Landlords and Tenants of commercial property.
Contact experts at Symonds & Sampson for a free, no-obligation consultation and market appraisal for your commercial property, and for advice on buying, selling, leasing or managing your property. We look forward to hearing from you.

How else can we help you?

As a multi-disciplinary firm, our agents can also provide a wide range of professional services across Dorset, Devon, Somerset, Wiltshire, Hampshire & Cornwall.

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