We are experts in agricultural and rural consultancy, planning and development, along with residential sales, lettings and property management.
Founded by Oswald Lister in 1919 our roots became quickly established as the firm became a well-respected business of agricultural auctioneers and valuers. John Haigh joined Michael Lister in 1990 after 13 years in the Valuation Office, forming the foundations of the current offering.
Following the recruitment of Catherine Johnston and Giles Chaplin, services have steadily expanded, with estate agency, planning, architecture, compensation and agricultural advice being at the core of our professional portfolio. Since the start of 2025, Lister Haigh has been a part of Dacre, Son and Hartley – Yorkshire’s largest firm of independent agents and surveyors. This new beginning brings an incredible and diverse range of knowledge across both firms to our valued customers old and new.
Founded in 1919, Lister Haigh have developed an enviable reputation in the agricultural and rural sectors for well over a century.
We pride ourselves on our knowledge and contacts within the local area, brought from many years of engaging within specialist markets.
Our highly skilled team have many years of operating in the rural property and professional services sector, enabling us to offer proactive, innovative advice and fact based solutions.
We provide a consistent, reliable and professional service and we know that our reputation depends upon the quality and success of our services.
We are friendly and approachable and work in partnership with our customers to provide the best advice tailored for their individual circumstances and property need.
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Lister Haigh know about property and people. Our professionally qualified staff live locally and have an incredible depth of shared experience from across the region. Our colleagues are experienced, qualified and caring. We are regulated by RICS to ensure that we always offer the highest of professional standards.
As part of Dacre, Son & Hartley we have access to the latest technology, market data and pooled knowledge, combining that with our core values to deliver you the right property solution
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Our local market expertise is supported by our specialist professional colleagues and a network of high profile Dacre Son & Hartley offices across Yorkshire providing a significant pool of buyers.
In an increasingly complex world we are here to help with up to date advice and management of your residential property – from a single unit to multi property portfolios.
Whether you need support with land for horses, country estates, or leisure-focused properties, our experts are on hand to guide you every step of the way.
General, strategic and development planning advice. Plans and mapping, planning applications, appeals and inquiries; option and promotion agreements.
Our in-house RIBA qualified architect  advices on new builds, listed buildings, conversions, extensions and alterations. Planning and building regulation applications. Building contracts administration.
Property management, costings, enterprise appraisals; agricultural farm business appraisals; landlord and tenant advice; taxation and share farming agreements; stewardship; SFI and grant schemes.
We are reliable acquisitions experts offering independent appraisals and advice when buying. Here to guide and support negotiations through to a positive conclusion.
Professional valuations for buying or selling; inheritance taxation, family and partnership restructuring and lending; business rates and council tax; tenant right and stocktaking.
Professional support and understanding of compulsory purchase and compensation; easements and wayleaves; road schemes, pipelines, cables and Part 1 claims.
