Our People

Edward Gardiner

Rural Surveyor

Ed has worked in the rural investment team since 2022 and works primarily with institutional clients including a number of Cambridge Colleges on a range of estate management and landlord and tenant matters.

Becky Westerhuis

Associate, Rural

Becky is enthusiastic about selling properties and loves interacting with people every day.

James Wood

Partner, Rural

James leads the Rural Agency team in Cambridge alongside helping a book of retained clients develop mixed portfolios across the country.

Kerr Lawton

Rural Surveyor

Kerr works within the estate management and professional team on a range of projects.

Emma Ponting

Senior Rural Surveyor

Emma has worked in the rural investment sector for many years and has a wealth of experience in managing institutional and corporate clients’ investment portfolios.

Ralph Peters

Head of Rural, Scotland

A firm but fair approach has earned Ralph the enviable reputation as the ‘go to’ expert on rural property issues.

Samuel Nobbs

Senior Rural Surveyor

Samuel is known for his deep technical expertise and ability to navigate complex professional matters.

Helen Brockington

Senior Rural Surveyor

Helen is a Senior Rural Surveyor within our rural department.

Sarah Forfar

Senior Rural Surveyor

Sarah is based in our Inverness office and is involved in all aspects of estate management, valuation and professional work across Inverness and Aberdeenshire.

Maxine McCourt

Senior Administrative Assistant, Rural

Maxine is an administrative assistant within our rural department.

Theo Blundell

Senior Rural Surveyor

Theo acts for a range of private clients undertaking general estate management alongside a focus on agency and planning instructions.

Tom Fussey

Senior Rural Surveyor

Tom is a rural surveyor who brings enthusiasm and practicality to client relationships.

Ruth Bonner

Agency Administrator

Ruth is an agency administrator in our rural department.

Rosie Miller

Senior Rural Surveyor

Rosie is a practical, experienced rural surveyor who gets things done.

Iona Jardine

Senior Rural Surveyor

Iona works within the private estates team in Cambridge.

Laura Gould

Senior Rural Surveyor

Laura’s experience spans estate management, planning projects, and rural diversification, enabling her to deliver practical advice that helps clients unlock value and make confident, informed decisions.