Executive, Hollie Byrne, talks about the approach of our Estates & Special Projects department – one chapter at a time.
“While many Estates & Special Projects clients come to Middleton for a single transaction in the first instance, our job is to think laterally, long-term and strategically,” says Executive Hollie Byrne, “and that may play out over several years.”
“Owning and managing an estate or farmland is more complex than ever, and clients come to us with such a variety of motivations. It’s absolutely essential to be able to step back and take a holistic, long-term view.”
“In one case we helped a client identify and purchase a 450-acre farm in the South of England, and since the purchase, we’ve built an entire creative team of architects, landscape designers, planning consultants, interior designers and rural surveyors to support them as they develop the estate, while Middleton helps coordinate the project with regular consultancy support.”
“In another case, we’re effectively acting as trustees, helping with strategic planning for a client who wants to acquire additional land, as well as housing for a growing team of staff on or close to the estate that we originally helped them acquire.”
“These projects can happen years after our initial buying work and are dependent on absolute trust and discretion. We’re bringing broader expertise – not just in property, but in rural affairs, strategic land management, and commercial farming viability.”
“Just as important,” adds Hollie, “is our book of contacts – our own directory which gives Estates & Special Projects clients a shortcut to a team of trusted professionals, all of whom have been endorsed by our own network.”
