Professional Services

Why choose Kivells

Kivells have a dedicated team of Chartered Surveyors delivering a wide range of rural professional services throughout the West Country and beyond. We value our partnerships with fellow professionals, in order to provide a rounded approach to professional advice.

- Regulated by the RICS

- Full range of professional services

- Experienced members/fellows of the RICS and CAAV

- Network of contacts with fellow professionals

- Regular continued professional development

- Fixed fee quotations available

- Full Professional Indemnity Insurance

- Regular liaison between departments

- 'One Stop’ shop for your professional require

Rural Professional Services Devon and Cornwall

What we do

Valuation

Our team carry out valuations for a variety of purposes, including loan security, taxation, expert witness, matrimonial, stock taking, compulsory purchase and compensation. Our breadth of experience allows us to consider the full spectrum of properties.

Compulsory Purchase and Compensation Claims

Kivells have a wealth of experience dealing with compensation claims for work undertaken by South West Water, Gas Providers, National Grid and telecommunication providers. We also undertake claims in connection with new road schemes and other public works.

Countryside Stewardship and Grants

The Team can provide you with advice in relation to SFI claims, Water Capital Grants, Hedgerow & Boundary Feature Grants, Countryside Productivity Small Grant Schemes, Farming Equipment Technology Fund grants, and other grants which succeed these schemes from time to time, throughout the year.

Landlord and Tenant

Landlord and Tenant comprises a wide range of issues, from rent reviews, Tenant Right Valuations, provision of Farm Business Tenancy Agreements, Grazing Licences, Cropping Licences, plus dispute resolution and wider Landlord and Tenant advice.

Rural Planning

In conjunction with professional partners, we can manage and submit planning applications for new dwellings, farm buildings, equestrian facilities, conversions and diversification projects.

We are also able to assist with Change of Use applications, Certificate of Lawfulness, and general advice in relation to planning and diversification opportunities, including Permitted Development Rights.

Rural Property Management

The Kivells Professional Team provide advice and management to landowners on a broad portfolio of properties, ranging from small parcels of land to large estates, often working with professional partners to provide solutions to tax issues, planning opportunities and complex tenancy matters

Renewables / Telecommunications

The Team can offer advice in relation to renewable projects including negotiation of heads of terms for options and leases, and procurement of easements for cables. Also, negotiating for lease renewals, rent reviews and new Telecom Sites.

Kivells Professional Services Department

Kivells. A complete professional service

The role of the Rural Chartered Surveyor is varied, with new challenges arising regularly, as well as being team members within our Farm and Land Agency Department. In fact, anything related to land/property, we can assist with!