Estate strategic advice

Rural businesses are having to evolve faster than ever before. Changes in legislation, climate change, and rising costs have created a challenging landscape for rural estate. But with challenge comes opportunity. To grow, to thrive, to be different.

Our long-established rural teams provide strategic consultancy advice to help private, public and institutional landowners become more resilient and diverse. We help farm and estate businesses stay true to their core vision, ensuring the ownership and management of an estate is enjoyable, as well as rewarding financially.

Strategic review and other estate services

Strategic review

Strategic estate planning is key to the successful management of a modern estate, and can range from a performance audit to a single asset to a comprehensive review of your entire estate, to ensure it delivers your long-term objectives. Our specialist teams provide analysis and advice on all areas of agricultural, residential, forestry, and commercial property assets, including let portfolios, financial performance and profitability, grant and funding opportunities, compliance audits, natural capital opportunities and operational structures. Our insights can inform the development of an estate strategy which can then guide the day-to-day running of your estate and aid long-term decision making.

Diversification

Our rural diversification advisors expertly identify new opportunities to complement your existing business and implement workable, realistic solutions to maintain the economic viability and profitability of your estate. From wind farms to wineries, wetlands to wedding venues, our nationwide agents provide informed advice and commercial intelligence to identify which diversification projects are right for your estate, leveraging the expertise of colleagues in our commercial, leisure and hotels, energy, and planning departments to map out a realistic plan.

Succession planning

Our long-established teams of estate experts understand the importance and sensitivity of succession planning and work closely with clients to ensure that their estates change hands smoothly and efficiently. Having worked with the same clients for many generations, our experts have a deep understanding of common estate succession issues, including tax implications for farm, property, and personal taxes, as well as operational considerations. We offer clients independent advice on navigating complex and sensitive discussions with family members, dealing with differing opinions and expectations, and ensuring the succession plan works for every generation.

To manage land is to look after a legacy

We know that owning an estate is about more than running a property. It’s about family. Tradition. And belonging. It’s about creating a legacy, not just for today, but for generations. That’s why we will always work with you to preserve what you love, while remaining relevant to the communities your estate serves.