Nearly three months from the Autumn budget, Bruton Knowles, national chartered surveying firm and rural specialist, is experiencing an even greater demand for advice and planning meetings from farmers and landowners as implications of the changes in inheritance tax are continuing to cause concern. The Bruton Knowles Rural Services Team has already scheduled over 50 appointment requests since the budget announcements.  John Amos, Head of Rural Services, comments on the significant challenges facing the agricultural sector and the steps being taken to support rural communities.

National chartered surveyor firm, Bruton Knowles, has capped off an outstanding year with the announcement of three significant public sector framework contracts secured in December 2024. These wins underline the firm’s growing reputation for excellence in land agency, property management, and strategic planning services across its National Teams and Service Divisions.

Bruton Knowles’ National Public Sector Valuation Team is marking a year of growth, driven by an array of new contract wins and renewals with public sector organisations across the UK.

Nigel Billingsley, Partner and Head of the National Utilities & Infrastructure Team North at national chartered surveying consultancy, Bruton Knowles, has marked his most successful year as an Expert Witness on several complex infrastructure inquiries, with three successful outcomes and with a fourth awaiting a decision. 

Bruton Knowles has announced the appointment of Malcolm Roberts as an Associate in its National Public Sector Valuation Team, further strengthening the firm’s capability to deliver specialist valuation services to public sector organisations amidst growing demand.

Bruton Knowles has promoted several of its staff to senior level across the firm, a testament to its employees’ significant performance in relation to leadership, fee income and the development of the business.