We act for landowners, investors, property companies and high net worth individuals – advising them on how to unlock value from land, buildings and houses. Our belief is that the best advice comes from being our client’s partner rather than the hired hand. Client relationships are often long term and inter-generational. We understand this and take the long view. Our belief is that the key question that clients should ask their advisers is “Would you do this if this was your money and you owned the land?” An honest answer gains the best results.
We know the importance of building relationships with our clients, professionals, decision makers and stakeholders – which is why our approach is practical, personable, attentive, impartial and cost effective.
Nick Harper formed Hawkspur having spent seven years as national Head of Development and Asset Management at The Crown Estate, responsible for driving performance of their 300,000 acre diverse UK portfolio.
Before this, Nick was a partner for eight years in an independent firm of Chartered Surveyors in East Anglia, advising landowners and developers on a range of property matters.
Nick is a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and a Fellow of the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers. He also sat for many years on the Country Land and Business Association’s (CLA) national Business and Rural Economy Committee and is still a member of the CLA’s Essex Committee.
In Hawkspur, Nick’s ethos is to combine these insights of having been both a client and consultant, to provide the best outcomes for our clients when giving pro-active and commercial advice.