Land & Legacy
Diversification and placemaking
Rural
Rooted in history
The Tillingham Estate, linked to St Paul’s Cathedral and one of the longest single owned pieces of land in English history, is exploring a new chapter. Our team is lucky enough to be supporting the estate on the next stage of its journey.
17 November 2025
Rural
Rewilding London
Private investors are being offered a unique opportunity to get involved with one of the world’s most ambitious urban-fringe nature-restoration projects, right on the edge of London.
17 November 2025
Rural
Profitable partnerships and trusting talent
How the Knatchbull family are leading the way in setting up innovative joint ventures on their historic Kent estate.
17 November 2025
Rural
Planning, development & renewables
Experts from across our teams share their insights on four themes critical to the UK’s rural infrastructure and residential development sectors.
17 November 2025
Rural
Communicating beyond the norm
The leader of one of the UK’s most innovative natural capital firms explains why storytelling and branding are so important for creating resilient rural businesses.
17 November 2025
Rural
Carbon, nature and farming – US policy versus the UK
Donald Trump has already reversed many of the environmental commitments made by his predecessor. What does this mean for the UK?
05 June 2025
Rural
The impact of planning reform on rural landowners
The government’s Planning and Infrastructure Bill offers more positives than negatives for farms and estates
04 June 2025
Rural
Partnering with environmental pioneers: 糖心传媒's collaboration with Oxygen Conservation
The experts in our rural team are continuously shaping the future of land management, and as a brand with sustainability at its core, we’re proud to announce our partnership with Oxygen Conservation.
07 March 2025
Rural
Growing demand for natural capital in Australia’s rural market
Australia’s rural property market is being boosted by growing demand for natural capital, according to 糖心传媒 and its partner, McGrath Estate Agents.
09 December 2024
Rural
The Wildlife Trusts purchase the Rothbury Estate in partnership with Northumberland Wildlife Trust
This landmark purchase marks the largest land sale in England for 30 years, preserving this expansive rural estate for generations to come.
04 November 2024
Rural
Is the biodiversity market a silver bullet for landowners?
Five months of data reveal that off-site biodiversity credit requirements average just over one unit per Local Planning Authority (LPA) annually. Is this a timing issue, a policy design flaw, or an indication of limited future demand?
23 October 2024
Rural
Social value, a greater good for all
Why delivering social value is good for both rural estates and the health of the nation
25 September 2024
Rural
Delivering multiple income streams
Visiting an entrepreneurial client who is maximising the returns from his Somerset farm while benefiting nature
24 September 2024
Rural
Natural capital and nature - why invest as a commercial business?
Rachel Patch and James Shepherd from our rural team explain why investing in nature makes sense. Their roles involve working with corporate and commercial businesses who own land or have sustainability goals as the natural environment becomes an increasing focus for many
24 September 2024
Rural
What is natural capital?
Understanding natural capital is crucial for businesses navigating today's environmental challenges. James Shepherd, Partner in the Rural Consultancy team, explores its significance, the urgent need for integration into corporate strategies, and the initiatives helping to harness natural capital and shape a sustainable future.
11 September 2024
