Business Details
Rural Property Experts in Lincoln
Jas Martin is an independent firm of Chartered Surveyors, Land Agents and Valuers with over a century of experience in rural property management. Established in Lincolnshire, we specialise in estate management, property sales, lettings, and valuations across the East Midlands. Our team of RICS-registered professionals provides tailored advice to landowners, farmers, and institutions, combining deep local market knowledge with expertise in contract farming agreements, woodland management, and tax planning.We maintain a discreet, client-focused approach to managing rural estates, farms, and commercial properties while offering comprehensive client accounting and landlord-tenant advisory services. Our long-standing reputation is built on delivering strategic land development solutions and renewable energy project guidance to preserve and enhance rural assets.
Services
Estate Management
Property Valuations
Land Lettings
Tax Planning
Woodland Management
Highlights and features
- We offer over 100 years of rural property expertise in Lincolnshire
- Our team includes RICS Registered Valuers with specialist agricultural qualifications
- We provide tailored estate management solutions for private and institutional clients
- We combine traditional land management knowledge with modern development strategies
- Our client accounting department handles complex rural estate financial requirements
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
- Central Association of Agricultural Valuers
Services
Estate Management
We manage rural estates including farms, houses, and commercial properties across the East Midlands. Our services cover strategic planning, contract farming agreements, and woodland management. Tailored solutions help landowners maximise asset value while maintaining compliance with evolving agricultural regulations.
Property Valuations
RICS-registered valuers provide accurate assessments for rural properties, including agricultural land and commercial estates. Our valuations support sales transactions, tax planning, and institutional investment decisions. We combine technical expertise with deep local market knowledge to deliver reliable valuations.
Land Lettings
We handle residential, agricultural, and commercial property lettings as part of our estate management services. Our team ensures compliance with rental legislation while matching properties with suitable tenants. Current listings include farmhouses and country properties across Lincolnshire.
Tax Planning
Specialist advice helps rural estate owners optimise tax efficiency and ensure succession planning. We address inheritance tax, capital gains, and agricultural property relief requirements. Our strategies preserve estate value across generations while maintaining operational viability.
Woodland Management
We advise on sustainable woodland management strategies that balance environmental conservation with income generation. Our services cover timber valuation, grant funding applications, and carbon offset scheme participation to maximise woodland asset returns.
People
Andrew Carter
Managing Partner
BSc graduate from London University (Wye College) with over 35 years' experience in rural property management. Specialises in estate management and farm business arrangements while serving as RICS examiner.
Tom Anderson
Partner
East Midlands specialist with 30+ years' experience in rural estate management. Oversees residential sales and valuations while providing strategic advice to agricultural clients across Lincolnshire.
Dermot Spurrier
Partner
Cambridge graduate with extensive rural estate management experience. Focuses on planning and development work while maintaining long-standing involvement with agricultural valuation committees.
Robin Battle
Consultant
Former senior partner with over 40 years' experience. Past President of Lincolnshire Association of Agricultural Valuers and High Sheriff of Lincolnshire, combining practical and policy expertise in rural property.
Sally Read
Land Agent
Specialist in estate management with experience across UK rural properties. Manages private client estates in Lincolnshire after previous roles in Gloucestershire and Cheshire estates.
Questions
What areas do you cover for rural property services?
We specialise in Lincolnshire and the East Midlands region for all rural property management and valuation services.
Are your surveyors professionally accredited?
All our surveyors hold RICS membership with specialist qualifications through the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers.
What types of property do you manage?
We handle rural estates including farms, commercial properties, woodland assets, and country residences across Lincolnshire.
Can you assist with agricultural tax planning?
Yes, we provide specialist tax planning services for rural estates including inheritance tax mitigation and agricultural property relief.
Do you offer woodland management advice?
Our woodland management services cover sustainable forestry planning, income generation, and capital return optimisation for woodland assets.
How do you handle property lettings?
We manage residential and agricultural lettings with current listings across Lincolnshire, ensuring full legislative compliance.
