Background: I was born into a farming family, my grandad and uncle both ran farms, and that's where I worked during my school holidays. I've always wanted to be part of the industry and my mum said I talked so much that I'd be great at the auctions. I took a surveying course at Harper Adams Agricultural College and have worked in land management for a utilities company, in a private practice in Cheshire and in a commercial firm in Manchester before joining Armitstead Barnett as a partner in 2000. I have represented both individuals and companies alike and tackled situations from every point of view.

My Role: As Senior Partner I'm responsible for the overall running of the firm although I do have assistance via the Practice Manager. I also head up the South Lancashire office and property agency and development work overall.  I really enjoy looking at the strategic future of the firm and identifying our route to achieving our next goal.  I have been awarded the designation FRICS which means I am a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

Background: I'm a dairy farmer's son from North Shropshire, my elder brother still runs the family farm, so the rural life has always been in my blood, however I was never cut out to milk cows 7 days a week so I thought being a rural chartered surveyor and auctioneer was the next best thing. I studied Rural Land Management at the University of Reading and having trained and practised in East Yorkshire and Cheshire, I moved to Lancashire in 1999, becoming a Partner in Armitstead Barnett in 2002. I have been a Member of the RICS since 1997 and Fellow of the CAAV since 1998. I was President of the Lancashire Association of Agricultural Valuers in 2012 and have recently been appointed as a CAAV examiner.

My Role: I manage the Rural Professional side of the business representing and acting for a large number of individual farmer clients and landowners. I am also involved in both agricultural and rural property sectors, from selling small parcels of land to complete Farms. My days are generally spent undertaking valuations for a wide variety of uses, compensation claims for pipeline and utilities, Renewable Energy advice, Agricultural tenancy matters, range of rural property matters, plus dealing with the usual office management and financial matters. I am also an appointed auctioneer for Brockholes Arms Auction Mart on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings selling Clean, Store and Dairy Cattle and Barren Cows. I also conduct On Farm Dispersal sales throughout the year.

Background: I was raised in Goosnargh, after my mother and father moved next a farm. I've been interested in agriculture since the very early days, and later went on to study agricultural land management in college. My Role: I'm involved with many aspects of the business. A majority of my time is spent within the residential agency, marketing properties and preparing them for sale. I also spend time on the rental side of things and within the land agency. I'm also part of the auctioneer team.

Background: I attended Arnold School then studied Rural Enterprise and Land Management at Harper Adams University College, attaining an Honours Degree and graduating in 2005. I then went onto work in private practice, and qualified as a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and as a Fellow of the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers. I moved to Armitstead Barnett in 2007. My Role: My role affords great variety in the surveying work that I carry out in both property and agricultural matters. The areas of work I am able to advise in include property sales an purchase, utility work and compensation, valuations of all rural property, subsidy and stewardship advice.

Background: I earned my rural enterprise and land management Honours degree at Harper Adams University, Shropshire. It included a 'year in industry' which I chose to do at Armitstead Barnett. After graduating I came back and joined the team at Armitstead Barnett full time. I joined as a graduate surveyor, and completed my RICS qualifications in 2013, becoming a fully qualified Chartered Surveyor. My Role: I undertake and advise on all rural matters including purchase and sale, residential lettings and property management, subsidy and stewardship, compulsory purchase and compensation and agricultural landlord and tenant matters.

Background: I studied Rural Enterprise and Land Management at Harper Adams University, attaining an Honours Degree and graduating in 2016. Prior to working at Armitstead Barnett, I have worked as a Trainee Land Agent on a large private rural Estate in Scotland, involving the management of a range of agricultural, residential and commercial property.Job Role: My role involves a wide variety of rural professional matters within the agricultural and rural property sectors. I am involved within all aspects of agricultural and residential property sales and purchase, utility work and compensation, agricultural tenancy matters, subsidy and stewardship claims and assist with residential property lettings. I also manage a portfolio of let agricultural property for a number of individual farmer clients and landowners.Interesting Fact: In my spare time, I am a member of Slaidburn Young Farmers Club, where I currently hold the Vice Chairman position, and have competed in a whole range of competitions, including public speaking and various sporting events. I have also competed at a National level within with the Lancashire Young Farmers fence erecting team.

Background: I have lived with my family in St Michaels my whole life and I have just bought my first house in the village.  I have been working within customer services for seven years starting my working life at Great Eccleston Health Centre as part of the Administration Team, I then moved to BT where I worked on a support team for an online service.  I joined Armitstead Barnett in the sales team in May 2012 with a strong interest in the property industry.  After working in the sales team for three years my position gradually moved towards dealing with the rental properties which lead to my current role as Rentals Co-ordinator. 

My Role: The rentals department is very fast moving and no two days are the same.  I deal with a large number of managed properties which require attention each day to ensure the properties are looked after and all inspections are in order.   I also deal with Let Only properties ensuring we find suitable tenants that the landlords feel comfortable with.  Letting a property can be a challenging task and now more than ever there are strict regulations to follow.  I am especially interested in the rentals market and hope to become a member of ARLA this year after completing my 3rd level of qualifications.

Background: I was born and bred in Longridge and had a brief spell in Scotland after I was married. Once my daughter came along, Lancashire soon called me back and I moved back to Longridge. After leaving school I started work in retail and spent over 15 years in retail management working for household names such as T J Hughes and T K Maxx. I took a career change in 2006 and started at a high street estate agent learning the ropes and building my knowledge of the industry.

My Role: I work on the sales team as a negotiator and deal with most of the sales progression which can be quite stressful at times, but very rewarding when I get to have keys over to new owner. I love assisting people with the process as most people don't buy and sell houses everyday and it can be quite an emotional process. I enjoy all parts of the job and every day is different.

Background: I was born on the family farm in Inglewhite and then moved to a new farm in Out Rawcliffe, where my family still farm. I studied Business Management at the University of Derby. Following university I worked at the livestock auctions.My Role: I started at Armitstead Barnett at the beginning of 2016 full time and have gained a real interest in rural properties.I am the first point of contact at the Garstang office. I arrange viewings, update vendors on the progress of sales, arrange market appraisals and deal with general enquiries.Interesting Fact: Away from work I love walking my dog and still help on the family farm. I spend a lot of time competing and riding my horses which seems to take all my spare time.

Background: Before joining Armitstead Barnett, I worked in the hotel industry for 15 years. I switched to Armitstead Barnett knowing the company had a great reputation and took good care of its staff. More than five years on, I'm pleased to say that everything I'd heard was true. My Role: I'm the first person most people speak to when they contact our Garstang office. I'm also involved with handling general enquiries, property viewings and I assist in the negotiations.

Background: I studied at Banchory Academy, near Aberdeen, then began working for various companies as a Secretary/PA before moving to Manchester. My family relocated to Poulon-le-Fylde over 15 years ago and I began working for a local firm of solicitors as a Legal Secretary to the Principal for the past 10 years, before joining Armitstead Barnett in September 2015 to work for Richard Furnival, Agricultural Partner.

My Role: My key role is to provide support and assistance to Richard and other Fee Earners within Armitstead Barnett.