With a background in wildlife and environmental law enforcement, alongside hands-on experience in fishery, farm, estate, and land management, I offer informed, practical advice across a wide range of rural sectors. I provide straight-talking, tailored support grounded in real-world experience — not theory. Whatever the size or scope of your rural project or issue, you’ll get honest, professional guidance backed by over 17 years in the field.
Not big enough to warrant a full-time farm/estate manager or land agent?
My clients come from across the rural sector and include:
- Large farming and country estates
- High-value rural properties and private estates
- High-net-worth individuals
- Wildlife trusts and environmental organisations
- Schools with land or outdoor education facilities
- Hobby farms and smallholdings
- Absentee landowners
- Game shoots and fisheries
- Equestrian premises
- Individual landowners and rural homeowners
While I do work with larger properties, the majority of my clients are on a much smaller scale than those typically supported by traditional land agents or consultancy firms. That’s where Cerberus Rural comes in — offering high-quality, tailored support without the corporate overhead or impersonal service. My aim is simple: to give you professional remote estate management and advice that enables you to make informed decisions, get the most from your land, and shape it into the space you need or want — whether that’s productive, profitable, ecologically rich, or all three.
I offer a remote land and estate management service, giving you expert support over the phone or by email, with site visits available as and when required, as often as required.
You can engage me:
- On a retained basis for ongoing support
- Ad-hoc, as needed
- Short-term management, for example between tenants or full time estate managers or during times of change
This flexible model means you get professional input without the need for a full-time estate manager or traditional consultancy contract — ideal for landowners who want confidence and clarity without unnecessary cost.
Land Use, Management & Diversification
- Land use assessments and change of use advice.
- Land income strategies and diversification opportunities.
- Remote and short-term estate or farm management.
- Sporting, mowing, and grazing licences.
- Soil health, land productivity, and regenerative options.
- Tree planting, management, and woodland creation.
- Habitat and biodiversity enhancement projects.
Property, Access & Legal Matters
- Tenancy advice and management (farm, estate or equestrian).
- Rights of way and access disputes.
- Trespass and unauthorised encampment issues.
- Equestrian and rural property consultancy.
- Planning applications and objections.
- Land registry matters.
Specialist & Year-Round Support
- Debt recovery and invoicing assistance.
- Crisis response, recovery and management planning.
- Remote land or estate management for absent owners.
- One-off consultations or retained advisory support throughout the year.
Water & Environmental Management
- Lake, pond, and fishery management.
- Wildlife and vermin control.
- Management of invasive or non-native species (plant and animal).
- Environmental, farming, rural and fisheries legislation compliance.
Machinery, Equipment & Infrastructure
- Procurement and utilisation advice.
- Utility and infrastructure checks (including Land Registry and utility searches).
- Asset management planning.
Rural Payments, Schemes & Grants
- Application support for rural, environmental and farming schemes.
- Guidance on agri-environmental grants and stewardship.
- Compliance with eligibility, reporting and cross-compliance standards.
I offer clear, practical advice across all aspects of rural land, farming, and estate management — no jargon, no fluff, just informed guidance based on real-world experience. Every recommendation is tailored to your land, aims, and situation — not a one-size-fits-all answer from a manual. With Cerberus Rural, you get advice you can actually use and that actually works.