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Independent advice across farming, RSVP by 12th June to property, development samantha.jones@ceresproperty.co.uk and planning.
YOUR FARM CONSULTANCY TEAM Practical, independent farming advice and business consultancy. Tailored solutions combining technical expertise, innovation, real-world data and hands-on support to drive performance.
JOCK WILLMOTT | PARTNER jock.willmott@ceresrural.co.uk | 07592 041 671 Jock specialises in crop management and agronomic direction, achieving high-yielding arable crops for clients. He was named Arable Advisor of the Year in 2022.
WILL DAVIES | PARTNER will.davies@ceresrural.co.uk | 07808 093 657 Will specialises in farm management and agronomic advice, as well as advising on contract farming, benchmarking, compliance and environmental schemes.
LOUISE PENN | ASSOCIATE PARTNER louise.penn@ceresrural.co.uk | 07552 840 682 Louise is a qualified agronomist specialising in regenerative agriculture, soil health and viticulture, providing farm, crop and vine management advice built on practical experience.
DANIEL JONES | ASSOCIATE daniel.jones@ceresrural.co.uk | 07511 878 646 Dan specialises in farm management and agronomy, providing strategic advice on crop production, business planning and environmental schemes.
YOUR LAND CONSULTANCY & FARM AGENCY TEAM Clear, strategic advice on land ownership, management and landlord and tenant matters, alongside expert farm agency services. From rent reviews and business planning to the sale and acquisition of farms and estates, we help maximise long-term value at every stage.
NIGEL PORTER | PARTNER nigel.porter@ceresproperty.co.uk | 07872 033 638 Nigel is a Chartered Surveyor with vast experience in estate management, rural strategy, diversification, renewables, and the sale and acquisition of farms and estates.
MATTHEW TREMBATH | ASSOCIATE PARTNER matthew.trembath@ceresproperty.co.uk | 07756 295 100 Matt is an experienced Chartered Surveyor specialising in strategic estate management, rural diversification and landlord and tenant matters.
CHARLOTTE BRODIE | SURVEYOR charlotte.brodie@ceresproperty.co.uk | 07708 902 480 Charlotte is a Chartered Surveyor with over seven years’ experience. She specialises in private estate management and landlord and tenant matters.
PETER MASON | PARTNER peter.mason@ceresproperty.co.uk | 07756 289 597 Peter advises on rural property transactions, specialising in the sale and acquisition of farms and estates, supported by strong agricultural and surveying expertise.
YOUR DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING TEAM Ceres Group offers strategic advice on land promotion, planning, and development agreements. We identify the right partners, manage the planning process, and support projects through to consent.
SAM SKINNER | PARTNER sam.skinner@ceresproperty.co.uk | 07355 677 605 Sam is a chartered surveyor with 20 years’ experience, rooted in agriculture, advising landowners on strategic land, industrial, logistics and residential development.
ALEX JELLEY | PARTNER alex.jelley@ceresproperty.co.uk | 07564 583 599 Alex is a strategic planning professional who brings practical, real‑world experience from complex growth projects across the public and private sectors to his work.
LOUISE JELLEY | PARTNER louise.jelley@ceresproperty.co.uk | 07564 583 665 Louise is an experienced strategic planning professional with over 20 years in the sector, specialising in supporting and developing planning teams through advisory work.
JACOB KAVEN | ASSOCIATE jacob.kaven@ceresproperty.co.uk | 07756 295 147 Jacob is a Chartered Town Planner with 10 years’ experience, specialising in regenerative mixed-use, sustainable edge-of-settlement and rural developments.
INSIGHT YOU CAN TRUST ADVICE THAT MOVES YOU FORWARD The rural landscape is evolving rapidly. Agricultural policy reform, environmental priorities, planning complexity and development opportunity are increasingly interconnected, placing new demands on those responsible for land, property and rural businesses. Ceres Group helps clients navigate this complexity with confidence. We work with farmers, landowners, developers and investors who need advice that is technically sound, commercially aware and strategically informed. Our strength lies in bringing together detailed agricultural and land‑based understanding with expertise in planning, development and long‑term asset management – ensuring decisions are both practical on the ground and resilient over time. Our advice is rooted in real-world experience. We understand the operational realities of farming and land stewardship, alongside the opportunities and pressures created by development, diversification and changing land use. By considering the full picture, we help clients balance productivity, compliance, value and opportunity in a landscape that rarely offers simple answers.
We combine deep sector understanding with independent thinking to support farmers, landowners, developers and investors as markets evolve, policies change and new opportunities emerge. Our role is to look beyond the immediate challenge and provide clear, practical advice grounded in experience.
WHY CERES GROUP
Independent and expert‑led, we are not constrained by rigid processes or corporate agendas. Our flexible, joined‑up approach allows us to tailor advice around individual objectives, whether managing working land, unlocking development potential or planning for long‑term structural change. With the depth to provide specialist technical insight and the breadth to identify opportunity, we act as trusted partners – supporting informed decisions that stand the test of time.
CERES RURAL SERVICES Our advice covers all the rural disciplines, with farming consultancy, technical support and business management at the heart of what we do. Our independent and qualified professionals tailor unique solutions for you.
CROP MANAGEMENT
LIVESTOCK & DAIRY MANAGEMENT
GRANT ADVICE
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE CONSULTANCY
BENCHMARKING SERVICES
HEALTH & SAFETY GUIDANCE
BUSINESS REVIEWS
STRATEGIC CONSULTANCY
RECRUITMENT SERVICES
BIODIVERSITY OFFSETTING
FARM COMPLIANCE SERVICE
RENEWABLES DIVERSIFICATION
LAND CLASSIFICATION REPORTING
VITICULTURE SERVICES
BUSINESS SOLUTIONS
FARM MANAGEMENT
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CERES PROPERTY SERVICES Ceres Property is an independent, specialist consultancy delivering tailored advice across four core areas: Planning Consultancy, Development Services, Land Consultancy and Farm Agency. Our expertise spans strategic and immediate development consultancy and brokerage, comprehensive planning advice, land and estate management solutions, and specialist farm agency services.
LAND CONSULTANCY
FARM AGENCY
Against an ever-changing background and an increasingly complex market, we provide rural property management, valuation and consultancy advice on all land and property matters.
We expertly manage agricultural land transactions – prioritising client interests, ensuring discretion, and maximising returns and value for individuals, companies, charities, and institutions alike.
PLANNING CONSULTANCY
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Ceres Property offers expert planning consultancy for housing, commercial, and farm diversification projects, including appraisals, representations, hearings, appeals, and Local Plan submissions.
Ceres Property helps landowners maximise development potential through option agreements, negotiations and site marketing. We protect interests, and guide complex sales to successful outcomes.
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