RM English & Son
The Yorkshire Wolds at dawn — chalk valley with mist and beech woodland

Professional services

Professional services

Chartered Surveyors providing trusted advice across residential, rural and commercial property.

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RICS Registered Valuers·Since 1884·CPR 35 expert witness·Pocklington & York

Our Services

What we can do for you

Red Book valuations

Inheritance Tax & Probate Valuations

Providing accurate property valuations for estate administration, inheritance tax reporting and probate purposes, helping executors and professional advisers meet their obligations.

Compensation & compulsory purchase

Matrimonial & Divorce Valuations

Preparing independent valuations for matrimonial matters, providing clear evidence to assist solicitors and parties when reaching financial settlements.

Rural professional — Landlord & tenant

Rural Property Valuations

Specialist advice on farms, estates, agricultural land, country homes and rural assets, considering both market value and the unique characteristics of each property.

Subsidy & environmental schemes

Grants & Schemes

Helping landowners and farmers make the most of available funding opportunities.

Rural professional — Planning & diversification

Compulsory Purchase & Compensation

Advising property owners affected by acquisition schemes, infrastructure projects or rights being taken over land, helping assess impact and negotiate compensation.

Expert witness & dispute resolution

Expert Witness & Dispute Resolution

Providing independent professional opinions, valuation evidence and expert reports for disputes, negotiations, tribunals and court proceedings.

Who we act for

Specialist advice for every type of client.

For Private landowners

Protecting value today. Planning for tomorrow.

  • Strategic guidance on succession, taxation and land management
  • Independent representation in negotiations with third parties
  • A discreet, long-term partnership built around your objectives
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For Family farms

Practical advice from people who understand farming.

  • Support with SFI, stewardship and changing agricultural payments
  • Tenancy advice designed to protect the next generation
  • Diversification guidance that works alongside your farming operation
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For Solicitors, accountants & trustees

Specialist rural advice for professional advisers.

  • RICS Red Book valuations prepared accurately and to agreed timescales
  • Expert witness reports that are clear, practical and CPR 35 compliant
  • A dedicated point of contact from instruction through to completion
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Services

Straightforward advice. Specialist knowledge.

Independent, RICS-regulated valuations that stand up to scrutiny.

Red Book valuations

Independent valuations you can rely on for important decisions.

We provide RICS-compliant Red Book valuations across the East Riding, North Yorkshire, Humberside and East Lincolnshire, delivering clear, robust advice for a wide range of professional and private purposes. From probate and taxation matters to lending, partnership and matrimonial proceedings, our valuations are prepared with accuracy, independence and a thorough understanding of rural assets.

  • Probate, inheritance tax and capital gains valuations prepared to RICS standards
  • Partnership, matrimonial and estate valuations with relevant rural property expertise
  • Detailed advice covering agricultural property relief and complex rural considerations
  • Capital gains base-cost and rebasing valuations undertaken with supporting evidence
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If a utility or developer is on your land, get advice before you sign anything.

Compensation & compulsory purchase

Expert representation when third parties need rights over your land.

When utilities, developers or public bodies require access to your land, the decisions made at the outset can have long-term consequences. We act solely for landowners, providing expert advice throughout negotiations to ensure your interests are properly represented and your compensation reflects the full impact on your property.

  • Wayleave, easement and access negotiations managed on your behalf
  • Expert advice on compulsory purchase compensation and the Compensation Code
  • Detailed assessment of crop loss, disturbance and loss of use claims
  • Independent representation throughout discussions with acquiring authorities and their agents
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AHA, FBT and succession matters — handled measuredly, settled where possible.

Landlord & tenant

Specialist advice for agricultural tenancies and rural property matters.

We advise landlords and tenants across the full range of agricultural tenancy matters, combining technical knowledge with a practical approach to achieve fair, workable outcomes. From AHA succession and rent reviews to FBT negotiations and notices, we focus on resolving matters efficiently while protecting our clients’ interests.

  • AHA 1986 succession claims, eligibility assessments and occupation advice
  • Section 12 and Section 13 rent reviews for Agricultural Holdings Act tenancies
  • FBT rent reviews, drafting and end-of-tenancy compensation matters
  • Representation through negotiation, arbitration and tribunal proceedings where required
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SFI, Countryside Stewardship and the delinked transition — explained plainly.

Environmental Schemes & Support

Practical advice to make environmental schemes work for your farm.

With agricultural support changing rapidly, we help landowners and tenants understand their options and make informed decisions. From SFI and Countryside Stewardship to delinked payments and capital grants, we provide clear guidance focused on delivering both environmental outcomes and commercial value.

  • SFI action selection, applications and ongoing scheme support
  • Delinked payment checks, reviews and reconciliation
  • Support with capital grants for hedgerows, water quality and boundary improvements
  • Independent advice to ensure schemes align with your farming objectives
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Local landscape, 2026

National Grid's Yorkshire reinforcement programme and a wave of solar option approaches across Holderness and East Lindsey have made compensation work the busiest part of the rural department. On valuations, IHT enquiries from HMRC's District Valuer are markedly more detailed than two years ago — particularly on hope value at the York and Beverley fringes. Worth getting your reports right first time.

How our professional fees work

Red Book valuations are quoted on a flat fee, agreed in writing before we inspect. Landlord & tenant work, compensation negotiations and expert witness instructions are billed at hourly rates against an estimate. On most compensation claims the acquiring authority pays our reasonable fees as part of the settlement — meaning the work is effectively at no net cost to the landowner.

FAQs

The questions we get asked the most.

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Professional Insights

Exploring key trends and technical developments

Subsidy

SFI 2025: what's worth doing on a Wolds arable farm

Action-by-action analysis of which SFI 2025 options actually pay on chalk land — and which to leave on the shelf.

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Planning

Class Q after May 2024: a practical guide for Wolds owners

The new ten-dwelling limit, the 150 sq m cap, and the surveys you'll be asked for. Where the marginal schemes now sit.

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Compensation

Reading a National Grid reinforcement letter

What the first letter is really asking for, what to push back on, and why the second offer is almost always higher than the first.

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Experienced professionals. Personal service.

A dedicated team, here when you need us.

Stephen Burley

Managing Director · MRICS

01759 303202pocklington@rmenglish.co.uk

James Burley

Director · MRICS FNAEA

01904 697900york@rmenglish.co.uk

George

Valuer · BSc (Hons)

01759 303202pocklington@rmenglish.co.uk
Professional Services

Do you want to hear more about the professional services we offer?

Whether you require a valuation for taxation, legal proceedings or strategic decision-making, we provide clear, professional advice across residential, rural and commercial property. Get in touch today on 01759 303202.

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