Property and asset management

While the challenges facing rural property owners differ from those encountered when our business was founded in 1885, our core belief remains the same. To manage land is to look after a legacy. Our property management specialists work tirelessly to help our clients uphold that belief, caring for land and property assets on their behalf to realise their vision and ensure business efficiency. Our clients are as unique as the land they own, ranging from private estates and local authorities to charities, institutional investors and utility companies, and our input can range from strategic advice to day-to-day decision-making.

Property and asset management services

Rural portfolio management

Acting as a trusted partner, we support a range of organisations to manage their rural property assets to meet their financial and strategic objectives. We advise large and small corporations, local authorities, charities, utility companies and institutional investors such as hedge and pension funds. Working with different stakeholders, we provide strategic guidance to meet both financial and environmental, social and governance (ESG) requirements. Our role can involve day-to-day rural property asset management, sales & acquisitions, valuations and Return on Investment (ROI) feasibility assessments. As part of the wider BNP Paribas Group, clients can be assured that we operate within established and robust governance and risk-management frameworks.

Estate management

Our national team of land and estate managers help private clients with all aspects of estate management, from overseeing farming operations to managing sporting activities, commercial forestry, diversified enterprises and extensive let-property portfolios.

Our client-led approach and deep understanding of the challenges facing landowners enable us to effectively manage estates for a wide range of clients, covering accounting, payroll and rent collection, property repairs and maintenance, tenant management, regulatory compliance and strategic reviews. Read our full estate management and consultancy offering here.

Residential property management

Our team provides strategic advice and hands-on support to help rural landowners manage residential property. This includes the active management of let portfolios, planning capital improvements, improving energy efficiency, identifying properties that might be sold or acquired, as well as considering the conversion of buildings to residential use through use of permitted development rights. We provide a tailored service to help rural landowners manage the growing complexity of letting residential property, covering everything from property marketing to ensuring all legislative requirements are met. Find out more about our rural property lettings services here.

Commercial property management

Commercial property on rural estates varies in its management needs, from finding tenants for pubs, workshops, and retail outlets, to maintaining industrial units and village halls, to fitting out office spaces and art studios. Our experts ensure your rural commercial property is managed to meet its potential, and our services range from commercial landlord services to the full management of a commercial property portfolio. We give landlords confidence that all legal and administrative obligations will be met, and that repairs within the landlord’s responsibility are dealt with swiftly.

Agricultural property management

Agricultural land often holds a special significance for many landowners, forming the backbone of an estate and shaping the natural environment. As specialists in farming and rural property, we work with clients to ensure their agricultural portfolio is effectively managed, whether that is through in-hand farming or by working in partnership with tenants. Our farming specialists offer farm management and consultancy services to support in-hand farming operations. We also have a detailed understanding of all types of farm tenancies under the different types of agricultural tenancy legislation that are applicable in England, Scotland and Wales. Our teams can deal with any aspect of managing agricultural tenancies and also help landlords and tenants work together on long-term planning to build resilience.

Environmental land management

Our environmental land management specialists work closely with our clients to help them navigate the changing world of responsibilities and opportunities in the natural environment. From farmers and landowners to institutions and corporate bodies, we help clients with everything from applying for environmental land management schemes through to providing advice on permanent land use change.

Forestry management

Our nationwide teams provide tailored forestry and asset management advice to clients, ensuring the smooth running of their forestry investments. Using their in-depth specialist knowledge, detailed analysis, and strong network, our experts can advise on timber sales, new planting, long-term forest plans, grants and support, and forestry mapping or surveying services.

What matters to you, matters to us

From acres to architecture, what matters to our clients matters to us. We understand that it’s the little things that make a big difference. The quality of care. The punctual repairs. Getting that restoration just right. So whether your estate has been in the family for generations or you’re new to the nuances of rural property management, our specialists are here to help you do things properly.