Hobbs Parker Property Consultants

We are an experienced team of Chartered Surveyors, Planning Consultants, Land Agents, Valuers and Development Consultants

We know how valuable your land and property are to you. Whatever the challenges you might face or the opportunities that arise, we have a team of RICS professionals here to help you make the most of it.

Services directory

Whatever the subject we've got good people with the right experience to help and advise you

Chartered Surveyors and Land Agents

A full range of rural professional services for land owners and occupiers

  • Probate Valuations
  • RICS Professional Property Valuations
  • Compulsory Purchase Compensation and Advice
  • Diversification and Environmental Schemes and Grants
  • Farming Agreements and Tenancies
  • Renewable Energy Projects
  • Farm Finance and Bank Borrowing
  • Farm and Estate Planning and Management

Development Consultants

The world of development is complicated. We provide advice to our clients on all aspects of the process.

  • Development Land Sales
  • Promotion Agreements for land with Development Potential
  • Option Agreements and Conditional Contracts
  • Development Land Valuation
  • Dispute Negotiation and Resolution

Sales of Farms and Land

What do we sell?

  • Large Farms and Estates – typically over 300 acres
  • Medium-sized farms – from 100 to 300 acres
  • Amenity farms and smallholdings – up to 100 acres
  • Bare agricultural land – all acreages
  • Recreational and amenity paddocks – typically from 2 to 20 acres

Planning Consultants

We’ll help you with all aspects of planning to maximize the value and potential of your properties.

  • Residential Planning Applications
  • Commercial, Retail, Leisure and Education Planning Applications
  • Change of Use
  • Advertisement Consent
  • Listed Building, Scheduled Monument and Conservation Area Consents
  • Planning Statements to support Applications
  • Lawful Development Certificates
  • Planning Appraisals, Feasibility Studies and Pre Planning Advice
  • S106 Agreement and CIL Advice
  • Variation of Conditions and S106 Agreements
  • Development Plan Representations
  • Planning Appeals
  • Planning Expert Witness
  • Assistance with Enforcement Action

Who we are

We are a team of experts with many years of experience in land-based business. Many of us come from farming or planning backgrounds and all of us are committed to helping you make the most of your assets.

News and views

A selection of our most recent blog posts

Winter Property Review: Land Values, Demand and the 2026 Outlook

By Matthew Sawdon

Your winter overview of farmland prices, buyer sentiment and what’s ahead for the South East land market. South East Land Market Performance in 2025 The land market in this corner of the country has remained resilient this year, carrying on from the strong activity of last year. Supply in the first quarter...

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Planning Successes 2025: Key Wins Across the South-East

By Isabelle Adaway

From new homes to commercial conversions and renewable energy projects, 2025 has been a year of strong results for our Planning Consultancy Team. Planning Success of 2025 Our Planning Consultancy Team has had another busy and successful year, working on a wide range of schemes across the South-East and beyond. From residential and commercial development to farm diversification,...

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Local Plan Updates 2025: Kent & Sussex Planning Timelines

By Isabelle Adaway

With so many authorities progressing their local plans, now is the time to understand how emerging policies may affect land and development opportunities. Local Plan Updates Across Kent and Sussex This year has seen a significant amount of local plan activity across Kent and East Sussex, as local planning authorities continue setting out future planning policy and identifying...

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So Much More Than a Number: Rural Valuations in a Changing Market

By Vicky Hutton-Squire

Technology can assist, but rural valuations still depend on the experience, judgement and local understanding that only a qualified expert can provide. Valuation: So Much More Than Just a Number “In an age where AI is coming to the fore, it makes me wonder whether the art of valuation is a dying one?” For some properties —...

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Cautious Optimism for the Farmland Market in 2025

By Matthew Sawdon

Farmland continues to prove its strength as a resilient, long-term investment — but policy changes on the horizon mean careful planning has never been more important. The farmland and rural property market remains resilient as we head into summer 2025. Land continues to hold its appeal as a long-term, inflation-proof asset, supported by steady demand and a limited supply of quality...

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Navigating Utility Schemes: Protecting Your Land, Rights, and Income

By Charlotte Bromley

Utility works don’t have to mean lasting damage — with the right advice, you can protect your land, minimise disruption and secure fair compensation. When utility companies carry out large infrastructure projects — such as installing pipelines, laying cables, or building power lines — they often need to access privately owned farmland. While these works are necessary, they can...

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