Business Details
26 Years
experience
Chartered Surveyor in Somerton Specialising in Rural Estate Management
Established in 2000, our practice provides specialist chartered surveying services focused on rural estate management and land agency matters. With over three decades of professional experience, including qualifications from the Royal Agricultural College and memberships of MRICS and CAAV, we offer tailored advice on agricultural tenancies, planning applications, and compulsory purchase claims. Our expertise spans 15 counties across central southern England, supporting clients with bespoke solutions for rural land management, development, and compensation.We prioritise direct client relationships, maintaining independence through our small-scale practice based in Somerset. Our work encompasses farm business tenancies, rural workers' dwellings, renewable energy projects, and infrastructure-related land negotiations, informed by ongoing involvement in industry governance through roles such as CAAV Chief Examiner.
Services
Rural Estate Management
Compulsory Purchase Claims
Town and Country Planning
Access Agreements
Agricultural Tenancies
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years' experience in rural surveying and land agency
- Our specialist expertise covers rural workers' dwellings across 15 counties
- We provide independent, bespoke service without corporate structures
- Our practice combines agricultural tenancy law with development planning
- Direct access to principal surveyor with CAAV Chief Examiner experience
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
- Central Association of Agricultural Valuers
Services
Rural Estate Management
We provide specialist advice on rural land ownership, farm tenancies, and woodland management. Our services include drafting agricultural agreements, advising on landlord-tenant matters under the Agricultural Holdings Act, and managing diversification schemes for rural businesses. Clients benefit from our expertise in renewable energy options and shooting agreements.
Compulsory Purchase Claims
Our practice negotiates statutory land acquisitions for infrastructure projects. We handle pre-entry matters, easement agreements, and compensation claims for both landowners and statutory undertakers. This includes telecommunications mast leases and utility wayleave agreements, ensuring fair settlements under relevant legislation.
Town and Country Planning
We specialise in rural workers' dwellings applications and agricultural building conversions. Services include preparing planning submissions, design statements, and appeals. Our expertise covers permitted development rights, section 106 agreements, and removal of agricultural occupancy conditions across multiple counties.
Access Agreements
We draft temporary access agreements for construction sites and manage recreational land use arrangements. This includes negotiating terms for infrastructure projects, resolving public rights of way disputes, and preparing legal documentation for land accommodation works under the Highways Act.
Agricultural Tenancies
We advise on both Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 and Agricultural Tenancies Act 1995 agreements. Services include rent reviews, tenancy succession, dilapidations claims, and contract farming arrangements. Our practice ensures compliance with statutory requirements while protecting client interests in rural business tenancies.
People
Robert Rhys
Chartered Surveyor
MRICS and FAAV qualified surveyor with 30+ years' experience in rural land management. Specialises in agricultural tenancies, planning applications, and compulsory purchase claims across 15 English counties. Former CAAV Western Counties Chairman and current Chief Examiner for CAAV's Western Centre.
Questions
What specialist services do you offer?
We specialise in rural estate management, agricultural tenancies, planning applications for rural dwellings, compulsory purchase claims, and access agreements across 15 English counties.
How can you help with farm tenancy agreements?
We advise on Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 and Agricultural Tenancies Act 1995 agreements, including rent reviews, succession, dilapidations claims, and contract farming arrangements.
Do you handle planning applications for rural properties?
Yes, we prepare planning applications for rural workers' dwellings, agricultural buildings, and development schemes, including appeals and design statements.
What areas do you cover?
Our practice operates across 15 counties in central southern England, with particular expertise in Somerset and surrounding regions.
What professional accreditations do you hold?
We are a full member of the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (CAAV) and hold the MRICS professional qualification from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
