Farms & Land
Experienced and professional, our extensive team of experts across the south west can offer advise on selling, buying, letting and managing your farm or rural business
For those selling, we pride ourselves on being able to offer sale by Private Treaty, by Formal and Informal Tender, and through our highly regarded Auction department. For those considering letting their land, we can help identify the type of agreement best suited to you, and to the property.
When selling or letting farms or land, our dedicated agents can offer a professional, bespoke service, including professionally produced material, and deliver high-profile marketing, thus ensuring that your property reaches the widest possible audience.
We also regularly act for clients buying farms and land, securing the best terms for their purchase.
Selling Farms & Land
Letting Farms or Land
Agricultural Tenancies
Grass Keep, Contract & Share Farming Agreements
Meet our Farm Agents
Experienced Agents selling, buying and letting farms and land across the South and West of England
Andrew Tuffin
Partner
Frome Market, Sturminster Newton
MRICS FAAV
Department: Sturminster Newton Rural and Agricultural, Rural and Agricultural, Professional, Frome Market Rural and Agricultural
Speciality: Agricultural Tenancies, Agriculture, BPS, Contract Farming, Development Land, Farm Business Tenancies, Farms and Land, Grass Keep, Probate, RICS Registered Valuer, RICS Valuer, Rural Grants and Subsidies, Tax Planning, Valuation, Valuations for Banks
01258 472244
07970 208825
atuffin@symondsandsampson.co.uk
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Ross Willmington
Partner
Axminster
DipAgFM MRAC
Department: Axminster Rural and Agricultural, Rural and Agricultural, Professional
Speciality: Agricultural Tenancies, Agricultural Appraisals, Agricultural, BPS, Compensation, Compulsory Purchase, Easements, Estate Management, Farm Business Tenancies, Farms and Land, Grass Keep, Rural Grants and Subsidies, Tax Planning, Valuations, Wayleaves
01297 33122
rwillmington@symondsandsampson.co.uk
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Will Wallis
Partner, Auctioneer, Head of Farm Agency
Dorchester, Frome Market, Poundbury Burraton House
MRICS FAAV
Department: Rural and Agricultural, Dorchester Rural and Agricultural, Frome Market Rural and Agricultural, Burraton Rural and Agricultural, Professional
Speciality: Agricultural Tenancies, Agriculture, BPS, Contract Farming, Development Land, Farm Business Tenancies, Farms and Land, Grass Keep, Probate, RICS Registered Valuer, RICS Valuer, Rural Grants and Subsidies, Tax Planning, Valuations, Valuations for Banks
01305 236572
wwallis@symondsandsampson.co.uk
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Paul Heard
Partner
Tiverton
MRICS FAAV
Department: Agricultural Auctions, Tiverton Agricultural Auctions, Tiverton Rural and Agricultural, Rural and Agricultural, Professional
Speciality: Agricultural Tenancies, Agricultural Appraisals, Agriculture, BPS, Compensation, Compulsory Purchase, Contract Farming, Diversification, Easements, Farm Business Tenancies, Farms and Land, Grass Keep, Planner, Preparation of Plans for Land Registry, Probate, RICS Registered Valuer, RICS Valuer, Rural Grants and Subsidies, Tax Planning, Telecoms, Valuations
01884 218911
07800 913637
pheard@symondsandsampson.co.uk
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Lucy Carnell
Rural Partner
Yeovil
MRICS
Department: Yeovil Rural and Agricultural, Rural and Agricultural, Professional
Service: BPS, Compensation, Compulsory Purchase, Easements, Farms and Land, Grass Keep, Preparations of Plans for Land Registry, Probate, RICS Registered Valuer, RICS Valuer, Rural Grants and Subsidies, Valuations, Wayleaves
01935 382901
07940 256550
lcarnell@symondsandsampson.co.uk
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Gabriella Placidi
Senior Farm Agent
Devizes, Salisbury
Department: Rural and Agricultural, Devizes Rural and Agricultural, Professional, Salisbury Rural and Agricultural
Speciality: Agricultural Appraisals, Agriculture, Farms and Land,
07726 495957
01380 710535
gplacidi@symondsandsampson.co.uk
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Farms & Land News
Roof Mounted Solar
Mention of Solar quite often raises a few eyebrows and grunts, especially in the context of ground-mounted solar. However, the benefits of roof-mounted solar are still largely underestimated, as Graduate Rural Surveyor Ashleigh Stokes explains.
Export tariffs are not particularly impressive, (although...
Export tariffs are not particularly impressive, (although...
Guidance from DEFRA of £225m in Grants Available From July 2026
DEFRA have today announced guidance relating to forthcoming Capital Grants, where a total of £225m will be available.
The window for applications will open in July (exact dates to be confirmed), and funding will be available to support projects including:
Hedgerow and tree planting,Restoration...
The window for applications will open in July (exact dates to be confirmed), and funding will be available to support projects including:
Hedgerow and tree planting,Restoration...
Land Prices Remain Strong at West Country Auction
Symonds & Sampson’s property auction on 21 May highlighted the strong demand for agricultural land of all sizes throughout Dorset and Somerset.
Senior Partner and Auctioneer Mark Lewis commented, “Many people have been predicting a gentle fall in land prices but, as long as land...
Senior Partner and Auctioneer Mark Lewis commented, “Many people have been predicting a gentle fall in land prices but, as long as land...
CC
"Excellent professional service"
CH
"Constant support"
JG
"Integrity shone through"
Case Study - Hayne Barton Farm, Tipton St John
Symonds and Sampson have recently let a substantial range of modern cattle buildings with 151 acres of land at Hayne Barton Farm, Tipton St John, near Sidmouth.
The holding had approximately 20,000 square feet of excellent farm buildings including three cattle buildings, a fodder shed and a superb...
The holding had approximately 20,000 square feet of excellent farm buildings including three cattle buildings, a fodder shed and a superb...
How else can we help you?
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