Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Property Partner in Yorkshire
Lister Haigh has been a trusted name in property services since 1919, offering expertise in agricultural, residential, and development sectors. Our team of chartered surveyors and rural consultants provides tailored advice across Yorkshire and the North East, combining traditional values with modern market insights. As part of Dacre, Son and Hartley, we leverage a century of local knowledge and a network of offices to deliver proactive solutions for property sales, lettings, planning, and rural consultancy.Our RICS-regulated professionals prioritise client needs, ensuring transparent communication and results-driven service. From heritage estates to renewable energy projects, we combine technical expertise with a personal approach to meet diverse property requirements.
Services
Residential Sales
Lettings & Management
Agricultural Consultancy
Land Development
Architectural Services
Valuations
Planning Applications
Compulsory Purchase Advice
Equestrian Property
Energy Consultancy
Details
- Year established: 1919
Highlights and features
- Over 100 years of property expertise in Yorkshire
- RICS-regulated chartered surveyors and valuers
- Access to Dacre Son & Hartley's regional resources
- Specialist knowledge in rural and heritage properties
- Personalised service with transparent communication
Associations and certifications
- RICS
- RIBA
What people say
Excellent service
Professional manner
Efficient style
Skilled team
Successful outcome
Services
Residential Sales
Our residential sales team combines local market expertise with Dacre Son & Hartley's regional network to market properties effectively. We specialise in period houses, country estates, and modern developments across Yorkshire. With over 35 years' experience, our agents provide tailored advice to achieve optimal sale prices through strategic marketing and professional presentation.
Agricultural Consultancy
We offer comprehensive agricultural consultancy covering farm business appraisals, grant schemes, and landlord-tenant agreements. Our RICS-registered surveyors provide valuation services and strategic advice for rural property management. With expertise in environmental stewardship schemes, we help clients maximise land value while meeting regulatory requirements.
Land Development
Our planning specialists handle strategic development advice, option agreements, and planning applications for residential and commercial projects. We assist with infrastructure schemes, including road developments and utility corridors, while managing compulsory purchase processes. The team provides feasibility studies and development appraisals to maximise land potential.
Architectural Services
RIBA-qualified architects deliver design solutions for new builds, listed building conversions, and conservation area developments. We manage planning applications, building regulations submissions, and construction contracts administration. Specialising in heritage properties, our services ensure compliance with conservation requirements while meeting modern functional needs.
Valuations
We provide RICS-registered valuations for sales, inheritance tax, and lending purposes across residential, commercial, and rural property sectors. Our surveyors offer expert witness services and valuation reports for legal and financial institutions. The team specialises in complex valuations for development sites and agricultural land.
People
Catherine Johnston
Agricultural & Rural Services
MRICS FAAV surveyor with 30+ years' experience in rural property valuation and consultancy. Specialises in agricultural landlord-tenant matters, compulsory purchase compensation, and environmental schemes across Yorkshire.
Giles Chaplin
Planning & Development Services
Chartered Surveyor with 20+ years' expertise in land development and planning applications. Specialises in strategic planning for residential, agricultural, and commercial projects across northern England.
Nick Talbot
Residential Principal
BSc(Hons) qualified residential expert with 35+ years' experience in Yorkshire property markets. Specialises in marketing period properties and new developments through effective presentation strategies.
Marie Harris
Architect Planning & Development
RIBA-qualified architect with 25+ years' experience in heritage and rural developments. Specialises in listed building consents and conservation area projects within protected landscapes.
James Carruthers
Head of Valuation
MRICS valuer specialising in residential, commercial, and rural property assessments. Expert in tax valuations and financial reporting with RICS Expert Witness certification.
Questions
What property services do you offer?
We provide residential sales and lettings, agricultural consultancy, land development advice, architectural services, and compulsory purchase support across Yorkshire and the North East.
How do you handle property valuations?
Our RICS-registered valuers conduct professional assessments for sales, inheritance tax, business restructuring, and lending purposes using local market data and expertise.
Can you assist with rural planning applications?
Yes, our planning specialists manage applications, appeals, and strategic development schemes including renewable energy projects and heritage property alterations.
What makes you different from other agents?
We combine 100+ years of Yorkshire property experience with Dacre Son & Hartley's regional resources and RICS-regulated professional standards.
Do you offer architectural services?
Our RIBA-qualified architect provides design consultancy for new builds, listed buildings, conversions, and planning applications within conservation areas.
