Meet the Team
Andrew Hardcastle BSc HONS MRICS FAAV
Andrew Hardcastle BSc HONS MRICS FAAV
Andrew Hardcastle BSc HONS MRICS FAAV
Director
01765 658525 / 07970 027306
An experienced Yorkshire Land Agent, Andrew Hardcastle has advised farmers, landowners, rural businesses and property owners across Yorkshire for over 15 years.
A Qualified Chartered Surveyor and Agricultural Valuer, he is passionate about agriculture and the rural economy a
Director
01765 658525 / 07970 027306
An experienced Yorkshire Land Agent, Andrew Hardcastle has advised farmers, landowners, rural businesses and property owners across Yorkshire for over 15 years.
A Qualified Chartered Surveyor and Agricultural Valuer, he is passionate about agriculture and the rural economy and his knowledge of the rural landscape allows him to provide tailored advice to help the client achieve their objectives.
Dave Shepherd BSc HONS MRICS FAAV
Andrew Hardcastle BSc HONS MRICS FAAV
Andrew Hardcastle BSc HONS MRICS FAAV
Rural Surveyor
07398 741413
As a qualified Chartered Surveyor and Agricultural Valuer, Dave is able to advise clients on a variety of rural property matters.
Dave joined the firm in January 2023 after gaining experience at a utility company and other private practice firms where he gained experience in valuations,
Rural Surveyor
07398 741413
As a qualified Chartered Surveyor and Agricultural Valuer, Dave is able to advise clients on a variety of rural property matters.
Dave joined the firm in January 2023 after gaining experience at a utility company and other private practice firms where he gained experience in valuations, tenancy matters and agricultural consultancy issues
Dave lives in West Yorkshire and works with Andrew and the whole team providing advice across the region.
Katie I'Anson BSc HONS MRICS FAAV
Andrew Hardcastle BSc HONS MRICS FAAV
Neil Swain BSc HONS PGDip MRICS FAAV
Consultant Rural Surveyor
07949 212581
Katie joined Hardcastle Rural Surveyors as an Assistant Surveyor in August 2021 and qualified as a Chartered Surveyor in January 2022 before passing her Agricultural Valuers exams in December 2022.
Katie is from a well-known farming family near Bedale and has expert knowledg
Consultant Rural Surveyor
07949 212581
Katie joined Hardcastle Rural Surveyors as an Assistant Surveyor in August 2021 and qualified as a Chartered Surveyor in January 2022 before passing her Agricultural Valuers exams in December 2022.
Katie is from a well-known farming family near Bedale and has expert knowledge of current grants and support schemes. Working closely with Andrew she advises clients across the region on a wide range of rural property matters.
Neil Swain BSc HONS PGDip MRICS FAAV
Andrew Hardcastle BSc HONS MRICS FAAV
Neil Swain BSc HONS PGDip MRICS FAAV
Consultant Rural Surveyor
07498 180257
neil@hardcastlerural.co.uk
Neil joined Hardcastle Rural in June 2024 as a consultant. He is a qualified Chartered Surveyor and Agricultural Valuer with over two decades of experience in advising clients across the region on rural property matters
Neil has a vast range of experience covering rural tenan
Consultant Rural Surveyor
07498 180257
neil@hardcastlerural.co.uk
Neil joined Hardcastle Rural in June 2024 as a consultant. He is a qualified Chartered Surveyor and Agricultural Valuer with over two decades of experience in advising clients across the region on rural property matters
Neil has a vast range of experience covering rural tenancy matters, contract farming arrangements, grants & support schemes, planning and dispute resolution.
Matthew Challis BSc HONS
Matthew Challis BSc HONS
Matthew Challis BSc HONS
Graduate Rural Surveyor
07535 433177
Matthew joined Hardcastle Rural Surveyors in July 2022 following completion of a degree course at Harper Adams University. He is now working towards his professional qualifications.
Matthew is from a farming family in Upper Nidderdale where he has gained practical experienc
Graduate Rural Surveyor
07535 433177
Matthew joined Hardcastle Rural Surveyors in July 2022 following completion of a degree course at Harper Adams University. He is now working towards his professional qualifications.
Matthew is from a farming family in Upper Nidderdale where he has gained practical experience of both traditional and modern farming methods and the running of multiple tourism diversification enterprises. He works closely with Andrew, Dave & Katie in providing farm business advice to a range of clients.
Daisy Tilley BSc HONS
Matthew Challis BSc HONS
Matthew Challis BSc HONS
Graduate Rural Surveyor
07903 745409
Daisy joined the team at Hardcastle Rural Surveyors in July 2023 to start her career as a Rural Surveyor. Daisy is working towards her professional qualifications following completion of a degree in Rural Enterprise & Land Management at Harper Adams University.
She works clos
Graduate Rural Surveyor
07903 745409
Daisy joined the team at Hardcastle Rural Surveyors in July 2023 to start her career as a Rural Surveyor. Daisy is working towards her professional qualifications following completion of a degree in Rural Enterprise & Land Management at Harper Adams University.
She works closely with Andrew, Dave & Katie in providing a range of advice to rural clients.
Victoria Hardcastle
Matthew Challis BSc HONS
Victoria Hardcastle
Office Manager
01765 658525
victoria@hardcastlerural.co.uk
Victoria joined the team at Hardcastle Rural Surveyors in August 2021 following a career in the education sector.
She oversees the running of the main office, manages the accounts department and provides support across the firm.
Based at our Kirkby Malzeard office she is always happy to meet and speak to clients.