About Samuel & Son
Samuel & Son Chartered Surveyors was established in February 2005 to provide a full range of professional and property services dedicated to agricultural and rural property. Our dynamic, highly qualified and experienced team of staff are well equipped to help you with a wide range of issues, no matter how big or small, providing a friendly and personal service with competitive fees. Please use our website to find out more about our services and how we can help you. To discuss your specific requirements, please contact us by email or call our office on 01435 864020.
The Samuel & Son Team
Andrew Samuel MSc MRICS
Director
Andrew Samuel has lived and worked in East Sussex since 1996. Starting his career with Strutt & Parker in Lewes he qualified as a Chartered Surveyor in 1998 and moved to Charles Clark & Co, Heathfield, in 1999 for a six year spell before becoming a founder member of Samuel & Son. He has an Agricultural Honours Degree from Newcastle-upon-Tyne University, a Master of Science Degree from the Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester, in Rural Estate Management and is a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. Andrew sits on the Wealden District Council Planning Panel and is a Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI) Committee member. Additionally he has extensive expertise in the development of renewable energy and advises a number of private equity firms and individual land owners.
Dan Page BSc (Hons) PGDipSurv MRICS
Grew up on his family's farm at Toys Hill, Kent and in any spare time assisted his parents in the day to day management of their South Devon herd of cows and Romney/Suffolk mule lambing flock. Having graduated from the University of Bristol in 2006, where he obtained a degree in Geography, Dan took a few months to travel throughout Vietnam, Cambodia and Argentina and joined Samuel & Son on his return in March 2007. Following the completion of a two and a half year Post Graduate Diploma in Surveying, Dan graduated from the College of Estate Management with Merit honours in February 2010 before qualifying as a RICS Chartered Surveyor (Rural Practice) in May 2010. Dan's next challenge is to sit the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (CAAV) exams in November. Away from the office Dan enjoys anything active and his recent ventures have included the Tunbridge Wells Half Marathon and a 700 mile cycle tour of the Italian Alps.
Dan assists in all areas of the practice with a particular focus on rural planning and diversification, valuation, agricultural compensations, Single Payment Scheme and Agri-Environment Schemes.
Michelle Samuel MSc
Having moved to Sussex with Andrew in 1996, Michelle had a long spell with the NFU in Lewes, eventually managing this office and its move to Uckfield in 2003. With a Degree in Business Studies from Staffordshire University and a Master of Science Degree in Agricultural Food Marketing from the Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester, despite having two young boys to look after, Michelle is actively involved in the day to day running of the business as well as offering advice on marketing, diversification schemes and business management.
Rhiannon Rosser BA (Hons)
Rhiannon Rosser lives with her partner on their farm at Seaford Head where they have a flock of 1000 ewes and 150 cattle. Rhiannon studied French and History at Royal Holloway University of London, spending one year living and studying in Switzerland. Having worked for Moët Hennessy UK Ltd for 6 years in sales and marketing and subsequently logistics, she joined Samuel & Son in April 2008 to work on the property sales and lettings side of the business as well as being responsible for advertising and marketing.
Jen Dumelow
Born in Eastbourne, Jen now lives in Alfriston with her family and ably assists the team in secretarial and associated works on a day to day basis. Having been involved in the business from its inauguration she is familiar with professional issues surrounding Rural Asset Management and is willing to assist wherever possible.
Joshua Vince
As the youngest member of the team Joshua joined us in June 2009 as an undergraduate surveyor to complete his first year of APC training and acquire core skills in the agricultural property market before returning for his final year of studies in Real Estate Management at Nottingham Trent University. Joshua lives in Horam, East Sussex and has a good local knowledge and understanding of the area. He is a keen sportsman with interests in rugby and tennis amongst others. Joshua finishes his training with us in June 2010 and we wish him well with his final year of studies and future career.
Press
South East Farmer Article - June 2008
Kent & Sussex Courier Article - 6th June 2008
South East Farmer Article - May 2008
Sussex Express Article - 25th April 2008
