Our People

Ralph Peters

Head of Rural, Scotland

A firm but fair approach has earned Ralph the enviable reputation as the ‘go to’ expert on rural property issues.

Rebecca Sharpe

Partner, Rural

Rebecca is experienced in delivering complex property transactions and managing institutional rural portfolios across England.

Emma Ponting

Senior Rural Surveyor

Emma has worked in the rural investment sector for many years and has a wealth of experience in managing institutional and corporate clients’ investment portfolios.

Edward Gardiner

Rural Surveyor

Ed has worked in the rural investment team since 2022 and works primarily with institutional clients including a number of Cambridge Colleges on a range of estate management and landlord and tenant matters.

Darren Hirst

Partner, Rural

Darren’s role may be niche, but his view is expansive, especially from the deck of a boat on the River Clyde.

Alex Porter

Partner, Rural

A dedicated and driven rural surveyor with a passion for management of rural property portfolios.

Zanna Bowles

Partner, Head of Land & Development, Oxford

An engaging and decisive residential land agent and development consultant, Zanna enjoys bringing the right people together to make things happen.

Iona Jardine

Senior Rural Surveyor

Iona works within the private estates team in Cambridge.

Laura Gould

Senior Rural Surveyor

Laura’s experience spans estate management, planning projects, and rural diversification, enabling her to deliver practical advice that helps clients unlock value and make confident, informed decisions.

Samuel Nobbs

Senior Rural Surveyor

Samuel is known for his deep technical expertise and ability to navigate complex professional matters.

Ruth Bonner

Agency Administrator

Ruth is an agency administrator in our rural department.

Colin Summers

Partner, Capital Markets

Colin has the right expertise to help you enhance your student accommodation or Build-To-Rent property.

Rosie Miller

Senior Rural Surveyor

Rosie is a practical, experienced rural surveyor who gets things done.

Richard Walden

Associate, Capital Markets

Equipped with a methodical and analytical approach, Richard strives to secure his clients the best deals possible – often leading to repeat business.

Charlie Biggers

Partner, Commercial Building Surveying

Dealing with, amongst others, MRI scanners, CL2 labs or anatomy suites, Charlie excels within the S&T sector with his unique and specialist experience.