We help anyone who owns farms to diversify and find new sources of income by developing or redeveloping under-used assets, whether property or land.

In many instances, we guide through consultancy; in others, we step in to actively manage the farm diversification process and the development itself. Our input ranges from preparing feasibility studies to obtaining planning and other necessary consents. We oversee project building, find tenants and manage the resulting enterprise. This might be a barn conversion, farm shop, visitor attraction or a source of renewables. Alternatively, you might diversify to create holiday lets, a glamping site, a wedding venue or open days for the public.

We help clients release the full potential of under-used assets or land to create and run a new farming business, diversifying their income streams and spreading risk

Our farm diversification service is delivered by more than 300 qualified experts – most with an estate management and consultancy background. Working from offices across the UK we are currently engaged with our 350 diversified enterprises. Our business, estate management skills and heritage ensures a shared, deep understanding of the rural environment. Whatever the nature of the project, clients gain access to single point, accountable professionalism, augmented by broad reach, to release the full potential of under-used assets.

 

Related Services

Consultancy

Energy Consulting

Every property and project requires power. In a fast-moving market our job is to determine the right installation options, with an eye to long-term energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy.

Property Management

Estate Management

Our national team of 320 provides a comprehensive estate management service, from ad hoc advice to full management. We work closely with owners of all sizes of estates, whether they comprise 50 acres or thousands of acres, helping to efficiently manage their business.

Property Management

Farm Management

Our hands-on consultants provide a bespoke farm management service to all types of clients across the UK.

Finance

Farms & Estate Finance

For more than 40 years we have helped our clients secure finance for their farms, estates and rural development projects. This has released funds for projects, tapped into latent potential and helped to mitigate financial difficulties for land owners, farmers, food businesses and those working in the wider rural sector.

Consultancy

Farm Business Consultancy

We help to optimise revenues and asset values of farms and rural businesses by providing an all-encompassing advisory and management service for farmers, land owners (private individuals, corporates, institutions and charities), rural businesses and those working in food processing/retailing.

Planning

Rural Planning

Our planning consultants are rural specialists, maximising opportunities for any client hoping to develop buildings and land in the countryside. We are instructed by land owners, estates, private clients and developers on a range of non-urban matters covering residential development, farm buildings and diversification, permitted development and renewable energy.