Katie Delafield
Partner, Private Estates
Katie showcases her expertise in strategic estate management and providing landlord and tenant advice to her diverse portfolio of clients.
Katie showcases her expertise in strategic estate management and providing landlord and tenant advice to her diverse portfolio of clients.
Always going the extra mile, Katie spends her time working from our head office in Cambridge, as well as our Oxford and London offices and on her clients’ landed estates to ensure she provides a high level of service.
From in-hand and let farms to residential, leisure and commercial properties – Katie maximises capital value and plans for succession. Constantly looking for new opportunities, Katie finds alternative income streams for her clients through identifying and overseeing rural development and diversification projects.
With experience in restructuring agricultural and commercial property, negotiating leases and acquiring new assets, Katie has the right expertise to help her clients manage their estate and make them more profitable.
Katie’s work on the Hall Barn Estate in Beaconsfield highlights her ability to help clients grow their assets and develop their portfolio. The conversion of a 6,000 sq. ft. dwelling into a private doctor’s surgery has not only boosted the estate’s return, but has also helped the local community
Rural spectator: Commercial Tenancies of Rural Properties - Top Tips
Letting out under-used farm buildings for business purposes can be a great way to diversify and increase income. However, commercial leases have the potential to cause major issues if the agreed terms are not suitable for the landlord's requirements. Here are our 'top tips' to consider when agreeing a letting to avoid headaches and expense further down the line.
Turning a site of largely redundant industrial buildings into an income generating asset
