From small amenity farms to large scale commercial farms and country estates, we will bring the local knowledge and professional experience that you need to find the right buyer for your rural property, and work closely with you to achieve the most from its sale in the competitive Scottish farm and estates market.
In a rapidly changing agricultural and rural land use industry, our Farm Sales Agents understand the challenges of the farm sales process: we conduct the sale, acquisition, and valuation of farms, estates and rural properties in locations all over Scotland and we specialise in maximising the value of our clients’ assets with an experienced approach and a personalised service.
Our Areas of Expertise
Farm Valuations
Accurate, effective, personal, and confidential: our team of RICS Registered Valuers provides detailed valuation advice and reports for every type of farm property, and other rural assets in locations across Scotland.
Farm Sales
We are specialists in farm and agricultural land sales and we are proud to offer a personalised service to our clients, informing our sales process with local knowledge and decades of industry experience.
Farm Acquisitions
We work regularly on the acquisition of rural assets, using our knowledge of rural property markets and the farming industry to find exactly the right properties for our clients.
Marketing
Our farm agency service goes above and beyond the sales transaction and encompasses the entire sales process: we will market your property publicly or privately across traditional and digital marketing channels, including high profile industry publications such as Scottish Farmer. We will also draw on our extensive knowledge of active buyers seeking your type of farm.
Research
Our research department is widely recognised in the Scottish property industry. We use farmland, development and residential sales market data from across Scotland to inform our advice and recommended sales process. We stay on top of emerging trends and market influences so that every client receives the best possible service.
Consultancy
Use our consultancy services to identify investment and development opportunities and to maximise development value with planning consents tailored to the market’s needs. We will work with you to achieve your specific goals, providing bespoke advice throughout the sales journey.
Why Choose Rettie
Unrivalled Contacts
Take advantage of our network of personal and professional connections across the UK’s farming and investment communities. We understand what both farmers and investors are seeking from their properties, and how to connect effectively with both buyers and sellers.
Expert Valuers
Agricultural property valuations are complex: we understand the unique challenges of the industry and work with our clients to provide expert valuations. Each member of the Rettie team is a RICS Registered Valuer and an experienced Chartered Surveyor.
Maximise Returns
We are proud of our reputation for adding value for clients. As specialists in unlocking challenging sales in locations across Scotland, we will help you navigate the farm sales market, and maximise the value of your property.
Knowledge & Experience
Rettie’s farm team has over 100 years of cumulative sales experience and many of our colleagues are personally involved in local family farming businesses. Department Head Chris Hall is one of Scotland’s leading agricultural valuation surveyors.
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