Property specialist Butler Sherborn has strengthened its rural business team in Cirencester with two new appointments.
Georgina Bush has joined as senior surveyor and will help support the growth of the team’s professional capability with a
wide range of specialist advice in farm, land and property management, while Julie Dawson has arrived to support the team as secretary/administrator.
Georgina, pictured, joins from the Country Landowners Association (CLA), where she worked for two years as a regional adviser in the South West, advising farmers and landowners on agricultural and rural issues.
She previously worked for a national firm for four years managing rural estates on behalf of owners, investors and the Crown Estate, and provided business and estate management and property advice, while also completing farm subsidy and grant applications, as well as valuations for banks and clients.
She said: “I wanted to join a firm which offers a niche, bespoke and personal service to landowners and farmers, and recognises and values strong business management skills and sound commercial advice.”
Butler Sherborn head of energy and estate management Richard Palmer added: “We are delighted to welcome Georgina. Her strong rural and estate management background was much enhanced by her two years with the CLA, and is an excellent addition to the team.”
Julie Dawson, pictured, has a background as a legal secretary in London and was PA to a QC for many years. During her career she has also managed a portfolio of properties in London. Her role includes supporting the team’s professional services, the production of valuations and the effective management of clients’ property portfolios.
Head of rural business Richard Greasby said: “We are delighted by the addition of Georgina and Julie to the team. They will significantly enhance our specialisms in renewable energy, equestrian, valuations and farm agency, and allow us to continue to work in a bespoke and flexible way with other professionals to provide the best service and advice to clients.”
The department’s services include managing country houses, farm management contracts and sound business advice to rural estates and also offers strong rural estate and farm financial management, and with increasing client interest in climate change, advice on energy efficiency and renewable generation.
As well as its Cirencester headquarters, Butler Sherborn has offices in Burford, Oxford, Stow-on-the-Wold and Wantage from which it covers the Cotswolds from Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire and Worcestershire to Wiltshire.
