North East Rural Land Agents

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Our expert regional team delivers best-in-class property services to landowners, farmers, and rural investors across Northern England – and beyond. Based in Harrogate, we work collaboratively with our clients to manage their rural estates, farmland, countryside portfolios. We cover Yorkshire, Lancashire, Merseyside, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, Lincolnshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, County Durham, Cumbria, the Scottish Borders and Scotland.

Why choose Knight Frank Rural?

• Local insight backed by global expertise. With deep regional knowledge and national coverage, our team of rural land agents and consultants delivers practical, forward-thinking advice. Working closely with the wider Knight Frank network – and in partnership with you – we focus on sustainable solutions that enable excellent outcomes for our clients.

• Proven experience across the North East. Our long-standing advisory work spans estate management, land valuations, compulsory purchase, and rural grant schemes. We apply hands-on knowledge to deliver a strategic, joined-up approach to your business or project.

• A data-first approach. We use geospatial analysis, land-use modelling and environmental datasets to inform smarter decisions – from identifying high-value land to guiding diversification. These insights support a wide range of services, including agriculture, finance, forestry, viticulture, and natural capital.

Rural consultancy

• Strategic advisory on land use, diversification and projects • Supporting environmental schemes and natural capital opportunities • Guidance on navigating policy changes and rural regulations

Estate and farm management

• Strategic and day-to-day management of rural estates and farms • Succession planning and legacy strategies • Operational efficiency and profitability

Sales and valuations

• Precision valuations for rural land, estates and farms • Sales and acquisitions of rural properties and portfolios • Investment advice and market insight

Planning and development

• Planning applications and land development potential • Infrastructure changes and planning reforms • Value creation through land use change

Research and market intelligence

• Market-leading insight via the Rural Report and Farmland Index • Policy updates, sector trends and investment forecasts

Environmental and sustainability services

• Biodiversity net gain, carbon credits and rewilding advisory • Securing environmental grants and funding • Conservation organisations partnerships

Meet our North Eastern regional team

Located within our Yorkshire office on the outskirts of Harrogate, the North East rural consultancy team features experts in planning, valuations, agriculture and finance.