Business Details
38 Years
experience
Land & Estate Agency Services in Cumbria
C & D Rural has been providing expert land and estate agency services since 1988, combining traditional expertise with modern e-marketing strategies. Our team of RICS-qualified professionals delivers tailored solutions across Cumbria, Dumfries & Galloway, and the Scottish Borders. Specialising in rural property sales, valuations, and consultancy, we leverage deep local knowledge and a commitment to client-focused service. With a purpose-built office adjacent to Longtown Auction Mart, we offer strategic advice on agricultural, commercial, and residential property matters. Our hybrid agency model ensures comprehensive support for landowners, tenants, and investors.Backed by decades of regional experience, we provide market appraisals, property management, and specialist rural consultancy services. Our approach integrates Red Book-compliant valuations with innovative marketing techniques to maximise property exposure. As trusted advisors, we handle compulsory purchase, subsidy claims, and forestry management alongside traditional estate agency functions. Our commercial division addresses retail, office, and industrial property needs with sector-specific expertise. Maintaining RICS registration standards ensures our valuations and consultancy services meet the highest professional benchmarks.
Services
Estate Agency
Property Valuations
Commercial Property
Residential Lettings
Rural Consultancy
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- 35+ years' experience in rural property consultancy since 1988
- Hybrid agency combining traditional expertise with digital marketing
- RICS-registered valuers ensuring professional standards compliance
- Specialist knowledge of cross-border property matters (England/Scotland)
- Comprehensive rural consultancy covering agricultural and commercial sectors
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
Services
Estate Agency
Our hybrid estate agency combines traditional expertise with modern e-marketing to maximise property exposure. We specialise in selling farms, country houses, and equestrian properties across Cumbria and Southern Scotland. With no upfront fees and a commission-based structure, we ensure competitive pricing while maintaining personal service throughout the sales process.
Property Valuations
RICS-registered valuers provide Red Book-compliant valuations for residential, agricultural, and commercial properties. Services cover tax planning, mortgage lending, dispute resolution, and insurance purposes across Northern England and Southern Scotland. Our expertise extends to wind development and forestry land valuations.
Residential Lettings
Full management and tenant-finding services for residential landlords in Cumbria and Dumfries & Galloway. We offer competitive fee structures, legal compliance guidance, and marketing through major property portals. Our services include EPC arrangements, deposit protection, and tailored management packages.
Commercial Property
Specialist commercial property services covering sales, leasing, and valuations for retail, office, and industrial units. We provide strategic advice on portfolio management, lease negotiations, and land acquisition across the Borders region and North West England.
Rural Consultancy
Comprehensive rural consultancy addressing agricultural landlord/tenant issues, compulsory purchase, subsidy claims, and estate management. Our experts advise on diversification strategies, forestry management, and renewable energy development opportunities for landowners across Northern England and Southern Scotland.
People
Stuart Thomson
Director
FIA (Scot) qualified director with extensive experience in rural property consultancy and agency services across Cumbria and Southern Scotland.
Louisa Thomson
Managing Land Agent
MRICS-qualified managing land agent specialising in property valuations and rural consultancy, with over 20 years' experience in the Borders region.
Nick Scholefield
Land Agent
Experienced land agent providing expert advice on agricultural property matters and rural land management solutions.
Adam Roe
Valuer
Specialist valuer conducting Red Book-compliant property assessments for residential, commercial, and agricultural properties across Northern England.
Sarah Gemmell
Head of Lettings
Head of residential lettings department managing property management services and tenant relations across Cumbria and Dumfries & Galloway.
Questions
What areas do C&D Rural cover?
We operate across Cumbria, Dumfries & Galloway, and the Scottish Borders, with specialist knowledge of cross-border property matters.
Are your valuations RICS-compliant?
Yes, all our valuations are conducted by RICS-registered professionals following Red Book standards.
What property types do you handle?
We specialise in rural properties including farms, country houses, equestrian units, and commercial premises across Northern England and Southern Scotland.
Do you offer property management services?
Yes, we provide full residential property management including tenant finding, legal compliance, and maintenance coordination.
How do you market properties?
We use hybrid marketing combining traditional agency methods with e-marketing through major portals like Rightmove and OnTheMarket.
What rural consultancy services are available?
Our consultancy covers agricultural tenancies, compulsory purchase, subsidy claims, forestry management, and renewable energy development advice.
