Category Archives: Rural Valuations

The importance of understanding your property portfolio in times of change

The importance of understanding your property portfolio in times of change Rural land and sunset in the UK

There is still speculation about what the new government will deliver for the agricultural industry. There are already pledges in place, with policies set to follow, but what are the anticipated implications for land managers? Paul Robinson, D&R Director based in Cockermouth said “The government has pledged to improve food security and to ensure more […]

Buyer list grows as off-market sales continue

Davidson & Robertson Buyer list grows as off-market sales continue

 A growing number of rural properties are being sold privately (off-market). The decision to sell privately is a very personal one. Not everyone wants to be on the open market, and for those who don’t, the key reasons for choosing to sell off-market include: Discrete, private and confidential Prequalified ready to move, motivated buyers Cut […]

Rural property: more sellers are trusting D&R

Rural property more sellers are trusting D&R

This Spring, we’ve seen a fivefold increase in rural property owners approaching us to sell their properties.  The number coming to market is increasing, and more sellers are choosing us as their agent for both on and off-market sales. Confidence in what we can achieve for both buyers and sellers is very encouraging. Word spreads […]

Fivefold Agency growth at Davidson & Robertson

Davidson & Robertson Fivefold agency growth rural property sales and valuations

There has been a fivefold increase in rural property sellers approaching Davidson & Robertson to market their properties this spring. The market is ticking upward in terms of the number of properties coming to market, and more sellers are choosing D&R as their agent for both on and off-market sales. Chris Edmunds, D&R Director and […]

Case Study: Successful sale of rarely available Dumfriesshire Farm

  Our client approached us to market the sale of Upper Mains Farm, an excellently developed 230 acre beef and sheep farm with arable potential that was rarely available in the local market of the highly productive Dumfriesshire lowlands. The property included: A traditional, 5 bedroom farmhouse An excellent range of traditional and modern buildings […]

Chris Edmunds develops new Head of Agency role at Davidson & Robertson

Chris Edmunds develops new Head of Agency role at Davidson & Robertson

Driving forward the growth of the property sales services at Davidson & Robertson (D&R) is Director Chris Edmunds. He takes the lead as Head of Agency for the business which is seeing their property sales service developing across Scotland and Northern England. Chris Edmunds spent his placement year with the firm at the Edinburgh office […]

Maximising value when selling your rural property

Selling your property is done only once, so knowing how well you are positioned in the marketplace and what you can do to improve your chances of a sale is critical. Deciding when and how to sell, and who you want to use as an agent, are the first three key issues facing property owners […]

Tess Gibson passes exams to become the newest Chartered Surveyor at Davidson & Robertson

Tess Gibson passes exams to become the newest Chartered Surveyor at Davidson & Robertson

Passing her professional exams just before Christmas, Tess Gibson becomes Lanarkshire’s newest qualified Chartered Surveyor and a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). A farmer’s daughter from near Biggar, Tess Gibson studied for her Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) whilst working with Davidson & Robertson, the rural surveyors, and consultants with offices […]

Alasdair Allan, January promotion for dynamic young Land Agent at Davidson & Robertson

Alasdair Allan, January promotion for dynamic young Land Agent at Davidson & Robertson

Alasdair Allan, Land Agent at Davidson & Robertson (D&R), has been promoted to Senior Associate in recognition of his utility work responsibilities. Alasdair joined D&R, the firm of rural surveyors and consultants, three years ago, and now acts as Land Agent focusing on infrastructure and utility work. His promotion to Senior Associate recognises the experience […]

Katie Kolita passes exams to become the newest Chartered Surveyor in Dumfries & Galloway

Passing her professional competence exams, Katie Kolita has qualified as a Chartered Surveyor with Davidson & Robertson, becoming the newest Chartered Surveyor in Dumfries & Galloway. Katie Kolita studied for her Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) whilst working with Davidson & Robertson, the rural surveyors and consultants with offices in Castle Douglas. Passing the assessment, […]