Helping Petersfield Landowners Plan, Protect and Grow Their Assets
We understand the pressures and opportunities that come with owning land and property in and around Petersfield. From South Downs farmland and woodland plots to development sites on the town’s edge, clear and independent advice is essential. That is why we provide straightforward, jargon-free guidance built on integrity, objectivity and professional judgement, helping you make confident decisions that protect value today and create long-term potential for tomorrow.
By getting involved early in a project, we help avoid planning complications, valuation pitfalls and compliance risks, while ensuring every opportunity is properly explored.
Expert guidance from Iain Skinner
Iain Skinner brings decades of specialist experience to every instruction, covering valuations for inheritance tax, capital gains tax, pension and trust purposes, as well as business planning and strategic property advice. He also works closely with landowners navigating planning permission, rural development and projects in environmentally sensitive areas such as the South Downs National Park.
Skinner Holden Chartered Surveyors & Property Advisors supports clients throughout Southern England, with regular work in Hampshire, West Sussex and the Petersfield area. With the office based nearby in Midhurst, the firm is well placed to advise on the varied mix of agricultural, residential, conservation and development land that defines this part of the South Downs. Clients include estates, charities, government bodies, companies and private owners seeking expert valuation, planning and asset management support.
Specialists in rural and development property
Company Director Iain Skinner BSc (Hons) FRICS, FALA, MAPM qualified as a Chartered Surveyor in 1995 and has worked across the UK, from Northumberland and the Scottish Borders to Kent, Cambridge and Exmoor. Since returning to the South Downs in 2009, he has focused on helping landowners and organisations across Hampshire and West Sussex, including Petersfield and the surrounding villages, manage land, property and development opportunities with confidence.
His work often centres on innovative rural projects, including woodland burial grounds, holiday cabins, visitor centres, leisure facilities and forestry-based developments, alongside specialist land uses such as military training and testing areas on MoD estates. This experience is especially valuable in the Petersfield area, where conservation, planning policy and commercial viability must all be carefully aligned.
Iain recently performed a land valuation for me and I found him to be professional, courteous and incredibly knowledgeable.
The valuation he provided, apart from being reasonably priced, went way over and above any I’d seen previously. It was extremely detailed and covered items and areas that provided exceptional added value. I very much look forward to working with Iain and Skinner Holden again in the future.
From Entrepreneurs to Estates and Charities – We Can Help!
No matter whether you are looking at a large property development or a small family property transfer, professional advice is invaluable.
Taking advice at the earliest possible stage can make all the difference to decisions around timing, options, capital gains tax, inheritance tax, planning restrictions and more.
CASE STUDY
At Alice Holt Forest Iain worked closely with Forestry England and the Alice Holt Forest visitor team to explore options for new visitor facilities and create a detailed plan for the future. He then lead on the successful planning application, co-ordinating specialist reports and writing many of the reports and studies himself. The application was the first of its kind in the South Downs National Park and was granted with full officer support.