Knight Frank bolsters rural business in north of England with new Harrogate office

The firm has appointed Simon Britton as a partner and Sally Britton as an associate in the rural consultancy team.

Knight Frank’s rural division began operating in the north of England at the beginning of 2022 when Claire Whitfield joined as a partner alongside a team of four consultants.

The seven members of the team, consisting of both estate and agricultural consultants will be based out of its new Harrogate office and service clients throughout the north of England, from Derbyshire through to the Scottish borders.

Working with Tom Heathcote, a leading expert in regenerative agriculture, Mr Britton is responsible for establishing and leading Knight Frank’s north of England agricultural consultancy offering.

In particular, he and his team will focus on strategic business reviews, expert witness work, day to day farm management and business re-structuring.

He said: “UK agriculture is transitioning through its biggest change in more than 100 years. More so than ever, farmers and landowners need clear and straightforward advice to help them navigate this uncertain and fast moving – yet exciting – time.

"There will be significant opportunities for financially sound and well-structured businesses. I am looking forward to working in partnership with Knight Frank’s rural clients; helping them to achieve personal and business objectives in a coordinated and profitable manner, laying the foundations for their sustainable future.”James Farrell, head of rural consultancy at Knight Frank, added: “I am extremely excited about the launch of our latest office in Harrogate, which follows recent openings in Oxfordshire, Sussex and Cambridge.”