Grant Sandilands

As a trusted advisor Grant's role is to deliver a wide range of estate management services, such as strategic estate reviews, property management, landlord and tenant, forestry, and sporting, with a particular interest in the management, letting and valuation of fishing beats. 

Grants significant knowledge and experience of all building practices, practical approach and strong project management qualities allow him to deliver a range of building projects, repairs and maintenance and compliance work across a broad spectrum of residential, commercial, agricultural and heritage assets for his clients, which include wider estate projects such as drainage and private water supplies. 

Working independently or within a wider team Grants personal approach has allowed him to build a strong network of professionals and colleagues whom he can collaborate with to meet his client objectives to best effect. Grant has established himself as a key part of the Newcastle rural estate management team, which was recognised by the business in 2024 with his promotion to associate director. Grant works closely with clients in meeting their ambitions and objectives whilst prioritising projects and managing funds accordingly. Some examples of client work Grant delivers include strategic estate reviews, preparation and implementation of annual income & expenditure budget, property management, landlord and tenant, repairs and maintenance projects, asset disposal reviews, rural consultancy.

Growing up on the family farm in the Scottish borders, the countryside was instilled in Grant from an early age and he is humbled to be able to live and work in such a beautiful part of the world. Having run a small flock of pedigree sheep for over 20 years, Grant loves the hands-on work approach and been quite successful in the show and sale ring over the years. Grant is now supported by his wife and two daughters who share the same passion and his daughters are always willing to lend a hand, especially a lambing time! Hailing from the Scottish borders, its no surprise that rugby is another long-standing passion of Grants, having played up through all of the age groups at Jed-forest rugby club. Looking to put something back into rugby Grant recently took up a post of coaching the u18 Jed Thistle rugby team which he finds extremely rewarding and hopes to develop his coaching skills further.