Smiths Gore

Smiths Gore is a rural property real estate adviser headquartered in Peterborough, employing over 430 people in 27 locations across the UK. Smiths Gore is a partnership consisting of 22 equity partners and 22 fixed share partners working primarily in the management of landed estates.

History

Smiths Gore's history dates back to 1847 when John Pickering and Edmund James Smith formed a partnership known as Pickering and Smith in London.

1847-1864 Pickering & Smith
1864-1874 Smith & Watkins
1874-1880 Smiths & Gore
1880-1895 Smiths, Gore, Dale & Ingram
1895-1904 Smiths, Gore, Ingram & Norton & Co.
1914-1967 Smiths Gore & Co.
1967 - present Smiths Gore

Smiths Gore has developed from its traditional base of land management to become a leading practice specialised in the rural sector. Recent corporate activity has included the acquisition of the rural division of Cluttons LLP.

Services

Smiths Gore offers the following services: Estate management, farm management, property management, forestry, sporting and farm management, commercial property investment, planning and development, architectural services, building surveying, sales, lettings and acquisitions, minerals and telecommunications, wayleaves and easements advice.

References

* http://www.farmersguardian.com/story.asp?sectioncode=63&storycode=20581
* http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/environment/article4523486.ece
* http://www.usetdas.com/TDAS/NewsArticle.aspx?NewsID=11961
* http://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2008/03/30/109932/cluttons-rural-taken-over-by-smiths-gore.html

External links

* [http://www.smithsgore.co.uk Smiths Gore's company website]