The team

The people behind the work.

A hands-on development business led by the people responsible for its acquisitions, planning and delivery.

01 / Co-founders

Founder oversight at every stage.

Adnan and Kashan bring complementary commercial and delivery experience to each project. Together they maintain a clear line of responsibility from the first appraisal to the final handover.

Adnan, co-founder of Ēastmans Developments

Adnan

Co-founder

Adnan leads acquisitions, commercial appraisal and investment strategy. His focus is on identifying the planning potential within existing buildings, testing each opportunity against realistic market evidence and defining a clear route to value before capital is committed.

  • Acquisitions
  • Commercial appraisal
  • Investment strategy
Kashan, co-founder of Ēastmans Developments

Kashan

Co-founder

Kashan leads construction delivery, programme and cost control. He coordinates the practical decisions that move a scheme from design into construction, working closely with consultants and contractors to maintain quality, manage risk and keep the commercial objective in view.

  • Construction delivery
  • Programme
  • Cost control
The co-founders of Ēastmans Developments together in their office

02 / Company profile

One dedicated development business.

Ēastmans brings together 50 years of combined property experience and a track record representing £750 million in total development value. The business focuses on planning-led opportunities within London’s existing building stock, with particular expertise across East London.

A long-established sourcing network, disciplined commercial appraisal and hands-on management support every scheme. Ēastmans operates as a focused development company with the benefit of relationships built through a wider property group.

50Years of combined property experience
£750mTotal development value
LondonLondon-wide activity
EastParticular East London expertise

03 / Experienced team

Specialist experience around the founders.

An experienced team supports the day-to-day control of operations, development, construction and planning. Clear ownership of each discipline keeps decisions informed and delivery coordinated.

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Susan Dixon

Operations Manager

Susan coordinates day-to-day operations across the business, keeping information, appointments and project actions moving between founders, consultants and delivery teams. She maintains the practical rhythm behind each scheme, from early due diligence through live construction, and provides clear oversight of priorities, records and follow-ups so decisions are made with the right information at hand.

  • Business operations
  • Project coordination
  • Reporting and records
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Fawad Aslam

Development Manager

Fawad manages the detail between acquisition and construction, coordinating surveys, design information, consultant input and statutory requirements. He tracks the assumptions established at appraisal, challenges emerging risks and keeps the project team aligned around an achievable programme. His role helps translate the development strategy into a clear, coordinated package ready for delivery.

  • Design coordination
  • Due diligence
  • Development programme
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Mike Smith

Construction Manager

Mike oversees activity on live refurbishment sites, coordinating contractors, sequencing and quality control against the agreed scope. He monitors progress, identifies practical issues early and maintains a disciplined record of site decisions. Working closely with the founders and professional team, he helps protect programme, workmanship and cost throughout construction.

  • Site coordination
  • Quality control
  • Construction programme
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Steve Jones

Planning Consultant

Steve advises on planning strategy, policy and the presentation of development proposals. He reviews the constraints and opportunities around existing buildings, supports early engagement and coordinates the material needed for well-founded applications. His input helps ensure that design ambition, local context and commercial viability are considered together from the outset.

  • Planning strategy
  • Policy review
  • Applications
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