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Robson and Liddle
Specialists advisers and land agents to farmers, agricultural land and property owners
We are trusted partners to
banking, legal, accountancy and financial professionals.

Robson & Liddle is an independent firm of chartered surveyors, land and property advisers set in the heart of Cumbria.

Established in 2015, the firm is owned and led by John Robson and Julie Liddle, two highly regarded property advisers in the region.

Our specialist team has decades of combined experience in estate management, valuations, land agency, compensation and professional work.

Our knowledge, expertise and approach has made us a partner of choice for land and estate owners, rural property owners, farmers, developers and financial & legal professional advisers.

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What we do

Business and Financial Management

We work closely with our clients to deliver a range of value-adding services that help improve business and financial management, while driving stronger performance.

Dispute Resolution

Our knowledge and experience means we are often called upon to help resolve land and property disputes.

Estate Management

Our commercially-focused professionals have wide-ranging experience of managing extensive portfolios of rural and commercial property.

Farm and Land Mapping

Digital Mapping is an essential land management tool and we are able to provide maps and plans to suit your needs.

Farm Business Advice

Our personal and tailored approach allows us to provide our clients with a high-quality and cost-effective service.

Forest and Woodland Management

We offer consultancy and management services for a variety of properties from small farm woodlands to large forested estates.

Land and Utilities

Dealing effectively and robustly with third party interests over land is an important consideration for farmers and landowners.

Landlord and Tenant

We deliver highly effective property advice in a straightforward manner to farmers, landowners and our fellow property professionals.

Minerals

Our experts provide comprehensive minerals advice to landowners, lending institutions, operators, corporate and public.

Property Sales and Lettings

Our highly experienced and accessible agency professionals manage the sale and purchase of all types of property.

Renewable Energy

Many farmers and landowners are realising the value in making land available for energy generation projects.

Rural Planning

We provide specialist rural planning advice for all types of development on farms and in rural communities.

Sporting Rights Management

We offer a wide range of management advice to sporting estates and individuals, working with estate employees, consultants and other professionals, where required.

Strategic Advice

We work collaboratively with our clients as trusted advisers and business strategy specialists.

Valuations

As experienced chartered surveyors and Registered Valuers we are able to provide an efficient and reliable valuation and surveying service to our clients.

Who we advise

We work with owner occupiers, landlords and tenants,
estate owners, and statutory authorities.
What we do

We provide professional advice and valuation expertise
on all property related matters.
Our process

We work alongside you and your other professional advisers to deliver
a fully integrated service resulting in the right advice at the right time.

Latest news and updates

Eviction law changes could hit rural landlords hard

Rural landlords in particular could suffer from major legal reforms on removing tenants. John Robson examines the main issues.

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Farming business structures: Is contract farming the right option for you?

Older landowners looking to step back from their farming business are increasingly turning to contract farming. Tomos Davies explains the pros and cons.

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How farmers can raise finance from the Countryside Stewardship scheme

Farmers, woodland owners, foresters and land managers looking to make environmental improvements may find the government’s Countryside Stewardship (CS) scheme beneficial, especially in helping bridge the funding gap once basic payments start to decrease. Tomos Davies looks at what is on offer.

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Agricultural tenancy succession: What you need to know

Tenant farmers have legal succession rights that mean their children and grandchild can potentially take up their tenancies. John Robson discusses the main considerations.

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