Pictured: Richard Gadd
A Leicestershire firm of surveyors has responded to continuing
growth in the agricultural property market by extending its rural
department. Andrew Granger & Co, who have branches in the city
centre, Market Harborough and Loughborough, have taken on Richard
Gadd as a graduate trainee surveyor. Richard, who has a degree in
rural enterprise and land management, is from Harper Adams
University College.
In contrast to some areas of the property market, the
agricultural land market is currently performing well in the
region. Andrew Granger & Co currently manage over 30,000 acres
of agricultural land as well as working in the area of rural
lettings, valuations and planning across the East Midlands.
"We are delighted to welcome Richard to the team," comments
Rupert Harrison, Managing Partner at Andrew Granger & Co. "He
shows a great deal of promise and will undoubtedly enhance our
talented team." However, Richard's studies are not over as all
trainee surveyors at Andrew Granger are supported through the RICS
Assessment of Professional Competence study and exams which will
qualify them as chartered surveyors.
Richard, who comes from Nottinghamshire, is delighted with his
new appointment. "Andrew Granger is such a well respected company
in the area; I am thrilled to be working as one of their team," he
says. "I look forward to continuing my training and adding to my
portfolio of qualifications as well as bringing additional youth
and enthusiasm to the team."
With the agricultural market predicted to remain strong
throughout 2011, it looks as if the rural department will be kept
busy. "Whilst farmers are experiencing rising costs and have been
for some time, the global demand for food, particularly staples of
wheat and corn suggests that the rural market should remain strong
for some time to come - which is good news for our local economy,"
explains Rupert.
Andrew Granger & Co is one of the East Midlands' largest
independent estate agencies and chartered surveyors. The company
employs over 40 staff at its three offices.