Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Property Solutions in Yorkshire
Lister Haigh has been a trusted name in property services since 1919, offering expert guidance across residential, agricultural, and development sectors. As part of Dacre, Son & Hartley, Yorkshire's largest independent property firm, we combine traditional values with modern technology to deliver tailored solutions. Our team of chartered surveyors and rural specialists provides proactive advice on land transactions, planning, and property management. With a heritage rooted in Yorkshire's rural economy, we maintain a reputation for integrity and professionalism. Our services span residential sales and lettings, agricultural consultancy, architectural design, and compulsory purchase support.Clients benefit from our local market knowledge, RICS-regulated standards, and access to a network of industry contacts. We prioritise clear communication and practical solutions, ensuring clients receive expert support throughout their property journey. Our commitment to excellence has earned recognition from clients and industry peers alike. Operating from offices across Yorkshire, we serve both private and corporate clients with diverse property needs. This enduring legacy of service excellence continues to define our approach to property consultancy.
Services
Residential Sales
Lettings & Management
Agricultural Consultancy
Land & Development
Architectural Services
Valuations
Compulsory Purchase
Equestrian Properties
Planning Applications
Property Management
Details
- Year established: 1919
Highlights and features
- Over a century of property market experience since 1919
- Part of Yorkshire's largest independent property firm
- RICS-regulated chartered surveyors and qualified specialists
- Local market knowledge across Yorkshire and the North East
- Integrated services covering residential, agricultural and development sectors
Associations and certifications
- RICS
What people say
Excellent service
Skilled team
Successful outcome
Professional manner
Efficient communication
Services
Residential Sales
Our residential sales team combines local market expertise with a network of buyers to achieve optimal property transactions. We provide tailored marketing strategies and professional guidance throughout the selling process. Clients benefit from our regional market knowledge and integration with Dacre, Son & Hartley's resources.
Agricultural Consultancy
Specialist rural consultants offer farm business appraisals, stewardship schemes, and land management advice. We handle landlord and tenant matters, taxation issues, and grant scheme applications with decades of agricultural sector experience. Our RICS-registered valuers ensure compliance with industry standards.
Land & Development
We provide strategic planning advice for land development projects, including option agreements and promotion strategies. Our team manages planning applications, appeals, and infrastructure project negotiations across residential and commercial sectors throughout Yorkshire.
Architectural Services
RIBA-qualified architects deliver design solutions for new builds, listed buildings, and property conversions. We manage planning applications, building regulations compliance, and construction administration with specialist experience in heritage and rural developments.
Compulsory Purchase
Our specialists handle compulsory purchase orders and compensation claims for infrastructure projects. We advise on easements, wayleaves, and Part 1 claims with experienced representation for road schemes, utility projects, and development negotiations.
People
Catherine Johnston
Agricultural & Rural Services
MRICS and FAAV qualified surveyor with over 30 years' experience in rural property valuation and agricultural consultancy across Yorkshire.
Giles Chaplin
Planning & Development
Chartered Surveyor specialising in land development and strategic planning with two decades of professional expertise in Yorkshire markets.
Nick Talbot
Residential Principal
Leading residential sales with 35 years' experience across Yorkshire, managing sales of diverse properties from period houses to modern developments.
Marie Harris
Architectural Services
RIBA-qualified architect with 25+ years' experience specialising in rural and heritage projects within conservation areas and national parks.
Claire Tiplady
Lettings Manager
Experienced lettings professional managing residential properties across North Yorkshire with over a decade of local market knowledge.
Questions
What property services does Lister Haigh offer?
We provide residential sales and lettings, agricultural consultancy, land development advice, architectural services, and compulsory purchase support across Yorkshire.
How does the property valuation process work?
Our RICS-qualified surveyors conduct detailed property assessments considering market conditions, comparable sales, and specific asset characteristics to provide accurate valuations.
Which areas do you cover?
We operate throughout Yorkshire and the North East, with specialist knowledge of rural and agricultural markets in these regions.
What benefits come from being part of Dacre, Son & Hartley?
Clients access combined market data, technology resources, and professional expertise from Yorkshire's largest independent property firm while retaining local service delivery.
Can you assist with planning applications?
Our planning consultants handle applications, appeals, and strategic advice for residential, agricultural, and commercial developments across Yorkshire.
How quickly can you sell a property?
Recent clients achieved sales within eight weeks through our targeted marketing strategies and extensive buyer network across Yorkshire.
