Robert Rhys

Robert Rhys is a esteemed Chartered Surveyor with a focus on rural practice, also known as a land agent. His office is situated in a transformed building in the village of Charlton Mackrell, near Somerton in south Somerset. From this location, the Practice is able to provide clients with assistance in a wide range of rural estate management and some more specialist land agency matters. The Practice's compact structure allows for a discreet and bespoke service that is independent of larger practice constraints.

One of Robert Rhys' specialisms is in assisting clients with planning applications for rural workers' dwellings. This has led him to work across fifteen counties of England. For further information on the services the Practice can offer, please feel free to contact Robert directly for an informal conversation (01458 223027).

Robert Rhys is a full member of the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers.

Robert Rhys has spent the majority of his working life in the West Country. He has accumulated many years post qualification experience as an agricultural and rural practice chartered surveyor and land agent. Robert studied rural estate management at the Royal Agricultural College (now University), Cirencester, in the early 1980s. Following a period of time working on farms in Australia and New Zealand and travelling across America, Robert initially worked in Essex and then returned to the South West to pursue his career. Since qualification with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors in 1990, and fellowship of the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers in 1992, he continued to build up his experience with a firm of chartered surveyors in Somerset. After a period of employment in Cheshire, Robert set up his land agency practice in 2000. Having commenced from home, Robert took a lease of a converted farm premises in 2002. Subsequently, a redundant building was acquired in the village of Charlton Mackrell near Somerton which he converted for offices in 2005.

For a number of years Robert represented the Western Counties branch of the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers on it's Council and then joined the CAAV's Property Committee, becoming it's Chairman in 2011. During 2015/16 Robert served as Chairman of the Western Counties Agricultural Valuers Association. Robert is married with two children and enjoys country pursuits. The client base has gradually been built up over the years with regular repeat business as part of a long term relationship with clients.

Services

For those clients new to the countryside, the Practice can assist over a wide range of estate management and farming issues. This assistance draws upon valuable knowledge and experience and, where necessary, referral to other specialists. Robert Rhys is able to offer his clients an individually tailored yet cost effective and bespoke service. With many years of experience to draw upon, the following chartered surveying services in rural practice and land management are available:

• Rural Estate Management: This involves the professional management of rural property, including land, farms and estates. It includes a wide range of services, such as the preparation of business plans, the negotiation of lettings, and the management of woodlands and other natural resources.

• Compulsory Purchase and Compensation: This involves the valuation of land and property that is subject to compulsory purchase. It also includes the negotiation of compensation for clients who are affected by such purchases.

• Town and Country Planning: This involves the provision of advice on planning matters, including the preparation and submission of planning applications. It also includes the negotiation of planning agreements and the representation of clients at planning inquiries.

• Access Agreements and Easements: This involves the negotiation of agreements and easements that allow access to land and property.