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About Us
Founded in 1871 by Jacob Stephenson, we are a proud family firm now in its 7th generation.
The firm was founded in 1871 by Jacob Stephenson, diversifying off the family farm at Wighill near Tadcaster to start auctioneering at the local market.
From these traditional agricultural roots, the business has grown through 7 generations to the present multi discipline professional partnership of today.
Our association with Stephensons Estate Agents and BoultonCooper provides an unrivalled network of 10 offices focusing on the residential and development markets across the county.
The professional team are all qualified and able to deal with every facet of rural consultancy from practical farm questions including the modern GPS technology through the Environmental Scheme maze to valuations and sales of property, large or small.
We are proud of our wide and loyal client base; and thrive on repeat instructions.
“Our breadth is our strength”
THE STEPHENSON PROFESSIONAL TEAM
James StephensonMA (Cantab) FRICS FAAVPARTNER
The fifth generation of our family to be a professional valuer and auctioneer and has been practising in Yorkshire for over 40 years. Specialises in business succession.
Richard TaskerMRICS FAAVPARTNER
Served his apprenticeship on the Yorkshire Wolds and then moved to a family firm of auctioneers and valuers in Lincolnshire before joining the business in 1979. Specialises in machinery and livestock sales and valuation.
Edward StephensonBSc (Est Man) MRICS FAAVPARTNER
The sixth generation of our family to be a professional valuer and auctioneer, and has worked from York since 1988. Specialises in professional valuation and auctioneering.
Rodney CordingleyBSc FRICS FAAVPARTNER
Moved to York in 2005 having previously managed a large livestock market with agency offices in North Yorkshire since 1990. Specialises in professional valuation and asset management.
Henry ScottMSc MRICSPARTNER
Joined the team in 2008, and completed his MSc and professional exams whilst working with the firm. Promoted to manage the Ryedale division of the general practice business from Malton. Specialises in professional valuation; property sales, management and auctions.
Juliet DrewniakBA (Hons)FINANCE PARTNER
As a 6th generation of the Stephenson family, Juliet joined the firm over 20 years ago after obtaining a degree in Business & Finance, she is an ACCA affiliate and now heads our accounts team as Finance Partner
Sarah HoggBSc (Hons) MRICS FAAVPARTNER
Sarah is from a farming background and covers a wide range of professional surveying work. Specialises in contract farming arrangements and sales and acquisitions.
Johnny CordingleyMRICS FAAV PARTNER
Johnny is a fully qualified rural surveyor who joined the team in 2021 from a national firm. Johnny has experience in a range of rural professional practice work including valuations, estate management, landlord and tenant matters and renewables work.
Oliver CombeBA (Hons) HND ForestryTIMBER & WOODLAND MANAGEMENT
Spent 15 years in the commercial timber industry with a national company, joining Stephensons in 2013 to run our woodland and timber division. Specialises in management and marketing.
Alice HoodBA (Hons) Pg Dip MRICS FAAVSENIOR RURAL SURVEYOR
Is a fully qualified rural surveyor who joined the team in 2013. Alice covers all areas of professional practice and specialises in estate management and environmental and conservation matters.
Chris MuirBSc (Hons) Land Management, MBPRENVIRONMENTAL ADVISOR
Chris grew up on a family farm in North Yorkshire and has over 25 years' experience within the Agricultural sector, having latterly worked delivering training courses and advising on pesticides. He joins us to specialise in Countryside Stewardship, supporting the transition through to the Environmental Land Management Scheme, Rural Grants, NVZ requirements and other aspects of farm business management.
Chantelle AstleyBSc (Hons) AgricultureENVIRONMENTAL ADVISOR
Chantelle joined the team in 2023 as an Environmental Advisor. Originally from Staffordshire, Chantelle has a strong agricultural background, graduating from Harper Adams and completing her PGCE before taking on the farm manager role and lecturing role at an Agricultural College.
Mary FosterBSc (Hons) MRICS MRICS FAAVRURAL SURVEYOR
Mary is from a farming background and graduated from The Royal Agricultural University in 2021 with a degree in Rural Land Management. Mary undertakes all areas of professional practice.
Lauren JamesBSc (Hons)GRADUATE SURVEYOR
Lauren joined the team in 2024 after graduating from Harper Adams University with a degree in Rural Enterprise and Land Management. Lauren is studying towards her RICS and CAAV qualifications to become a fully qualified rural surveyor and undertakes all aspects of professional practice.
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Changes to AHA Tenancy Succession Rules
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