Leading Property Investment Consultants in Yorkshire and the North of England

Q: What is a Natural Capital investment?

Natural capital investments generate value from environmental services provided by land. Examples include carbon sequestration, biodiversity net gain, water management and habitat restoration projects.

Q: What are the tax benefits for forestry investments?

Forestry investments in the UK can offer tax advantages including no income tax or corporation tax on timber sales, exemption from capital gains tax on standing timber, and potential inheritance tax relief in certain circumstances.

We work with private investors, family offices and businesses to identify and secure property and land investments designed to deliver income, long-term growth and resilience across economic cycles.

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Building resilient investment portfolios through real assets

Real assets have always played a central role in long-term wealth creation. Property and land can provide income, inflation protection and diversification beyond traditional financial markets.

Our role is to help our clients understand how property and land fit within a wider investment strategy and to guide them through the process of identifying, acquiring and managing assets that support long-term financial goals. We advise across:

Commercial property
Farmland
Forestry
Natural capital projects

Meet your property investment consultants

Toby Milbank MRICS

Director

Toby started his professional life as an estate agent in 2000 and qualified as a Chartered Surveyor in 2003. Toby has a wealth of experience in the purchase of the finest country houses, sporting estates and grouse moors in the north of England.

Tel: +44 7714 620555

Email: toby@tppguk.com

Tom Robinson MRICS

Director

Tom has spent his entire professional life operating in the Yorkshire and North of England property market. Qualifying as a Chartered Surveyor in 2002, Tom has considerable experience of high-end residential, investment and agricultural property with an exceptional reputation throughout the North of England.

Tel: +44 7725 733169

Email: tom@tppguk.com

Edgar Seligman MRICS

Commercial Director

Edgar has spent his entire career working in the commercial property sector, specialising in investment and asset management. He has worked with a wide variety of clients including banks, property companies, institutional and private investors across multiple sectors including offices, retail, hotels, roadside, industrial and distribution in the UK and across Europe since 2005.

Tel: +44 7879 634654

Email: edgar@tppguk.com

Blair Wallace MRICS FAAV

Director

Blair runs the Rural Consultancy division and offers a bespoke management service to a range of rural clients in and around Yorkshire. He has experience in advising a wide range of clients from private individuals to large institutions. Blair is also vice chairman of the Future Farmers of Yorkshire.

Tel: +44 7979 683687

Email: blair@tppguk.com

Who we help

Some clients approach us with a clear investment strategy. Others are exploring land or property investment for the first time. Both require independent advice, local knowledge and access to the right opportunities. We regularly advise:

Private investors seeking long-term income and capital growth
Family offices diversifying into real assets
Existing landowners reviewing investment strategies
Investors entering rural or forestry markets for the first time
Businesses and property companies expanding portfolios
Overseas investors looking to invest in the North of England

What we help our property investment clients with

Investments in commercial property

Commercial property remains one of the most established income-producing asset classes, but performance depends heavily on asset selection, lease structure and active management. We advise on retail, industrial, office and mixed-use investments across the North of England and Midlands, helping clients identify opportunities with:

Resilient tenant demand
Strong covenant strength
Sustainable income profiles

Our advice covers acquisition strategy, risk analysis, lease events and long-term asset management to maximise value over the life of the investment.

Investments in farmland

Farmland is increasingly recognised as a stable, long-term asset offering income, capital growth and portfolio diversification.

We guide investors through the full lifecycle of farmland ownership, from sourcing and acquisition through to operational strategy and ongoing management. Whether farming directly, entering joint ventures or letting land, we help structure ownership in a way that balances:

Income generation
Stewardship
Long-term capital performance

Investments in forestry

Forestry combines long-term capital growth with attractive tax efficiencies and rising global demand for timber and sustainable materials.

We advise on the acquisition and long-term management of commercial forestry assets, assessing factors such as:

Species mix
Rotation cycles
Access and infrastructure
Market positioning

Our focus is on building resilient woodland portfolios that deliver both financial returns and long-term environmental value.

Natural Capital Investments

Environmental markets are creating new income streams and reshaping how land is valued and managed.

We help investors navigate emerging opportunities including:

Carbon sequestration projects
Biodiversity Net Gain
Environmental land management schemes

Our role is to assess viability, structure projects and integrate natural capital into wider land investment strategies, ensuring opportunities are commercially sound as well as environmentally meaningful.

What our clients say about us

A few words from the clients we’ve supported across Yorkshire. You can take a look at our reviews here

★★★★★

Invaluable help finding us a new home in an unknown area 250 miles away. Tom & Toby were fantastic throughout from introducing us to Yorkshire, helping identify preferred locations and finding a fabulous property.

Kevin

★★★★★

Due to Toby's relationships within the industry, he found our new home in the most wonderful setting. His experience and knowledge streamlined communications between all parties.

Mark

★★★★★

Wonderful service. Tom helped us so much with finding our dream home and continued to support us after our offer was accepted with surveys and more. Would highly recommend.

Beth

★★★★★

Toby was a fabulous advisor. He wasn’t afraid to challenge our thinking which is exactly what we needed. I’m convinced we’d have ended up with the wrong house and overpaid without his help.

Charles

Frequently Asked Questions

What sort of return can I expect from a commercial property investment?

As a general rule, yields on prime commercial property in Yorkshire range from 5% to 7.5%, with potential for rental and capital growth. For investors with a higher risk appetite, secondary assets may deliver 6.5% to 10% yields, depending on sector, tenant strength and asset management opportunities.

I am new to farming, how complicated is it to manage farmland?

There are several ownership and operational structures available. Our Rural Consultancy team can guide you through the options to ensure you achieve your investment goals. This may involve farming directly, working with contractors, entering joint ventures, or letting land to tenants.

What is a Natural Capital investment?

Natural capital investments generate value from the environmental services provided by land, rather than traditional agricultural income. Examples include projects based on carbon sequestration, biodiversity net gain, water management, or habitat restoration. These markets are evolving rapidly and require careful structuring to ensure long-term commercial viability.

What are the tax benefits for forestry investments?

Forestry can offer several tax advantages in the UK, including no income tax on profits from timber sales, no corporation tax on timber sales, and exemption from capital gains tax on standing timber. Inheritance tax relief may apply in certain circumstances. Stamp Duty Land Tax is typically payable at 5% of the purchase price.

Buying Agents/Property Search Agents, Land Agents, Commercial Agents, covering Yorkshire and the North.

All directors are RICS qualified professionals. Independent advice. Respected local experts.

info@tppguk.com

+44 (0) 1423 324716

8 Foundry Yard, New Row, Boroughbridge YO51 9AX