Could my land earn an income from Biodiversity Net Gain?

Possibly. Biodiversity Net Gain is now a planning requirement for most new development, and landowners can create and sell biodiversity units to developers who need them. We can assess whether your land is suitable and talk you through the options and the long-term commitments involved.

How much is my farm, land or woodland worth?

We carry out RICS Red Book valuations for sale, purchase, tax, probate, lending or dispute. With the farmland market softening a little through 2026, an accurate, independent valuation matters more than ever, whether you are selling, refinancing or planning ahead.

Rural Chartered Surveyors in Haywards Heath, West Sussex

Evergreen Rural provides RICS-regulated rural chartered surveying and land management in Haywards Heath and across the surrounding West Sussex countryside. Working from our office in nearby Hurstpierpoint, just 5 miles away, we give farmers and

rural landowners practical, down-to-earth advice, consultancy, lettingsand management services.

Haywards Heath sits amid the wooded farmland and country estates of the High Weald, where careful land and woodland management keeps holdings productive and beautiful in equal measure.

Our rural services in Haywards Heath

Estate & Land Management: Day-to-day and strategic management of farms, estates and rural holdings, keeping land, commercial and residential assets productive, compliant and well cared for.
Forestry & Woodland: Woodland management plans, planting schemes, tendering and overseeing harvesting operations, felling licences, grant advice and applications from ICF-qualified foresters.
Lettings & Property: Agricultural tenancies, residential and commercial lettings, and rent reviews across rural portfolios, as well as other landlord-tenant matters.
Rural Consultancy: Strategic advice, utilities and telecoms, succession planning and support, diversification and planning advice for landowners.
Sporting: Management and letting of shooting, fishing and other sporting rights.
Species & Wildlife Management: · Practical, lawful species and habitat management balancing productive land with conservation.

Local, RICS-qualified advice you can trust

As chartered surveyors rooted in the West Sussex countryside, we understand the land around Haywards Heath, the people who work it and the pressures they face, from succession and inheritance tax to diversification and conservation. Our RICS, CAAV and ICF credentials mean your holding is in experienced, professional hands, while our local base keeps our advice personal and our response quick.

Frequently asked questions

Do you cover Haywards Heath and the surrounding area?

Yes. From our base in nearby Hurstpierpoint we look after farms, estates and rural properties throughout Haywards Heath and the wider West Sussex countryside, so friendly, local advice is always close at hand.

How will the April 2026 Agricultural Property Relief changes affect my farm or estate?

Since 6 April 2026, Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief give full 100 per cent relief only on the first £2.5 million of combined qualifying assets, with 50 percent relief above that. We provide the up-to-date land and property valuations and practical land advice that sit alongside your accountant or solicitor, so your family can plan succession with confidence.

Can you help with the Sustainable Farming Incentive and other grants?

Yes. The Sustainable Farming Incentive is reopening as SFI26 during 2026.We help you understand what your land is eligible for,prepare and submit applications for SFI, Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier, woodland creation and other environmental schemes.

Looking for a rural chartered surveyor in Haywards Heath?

Get in touch with Evergreen Rural today for a warm, no-obligation chat about your land, estate or rural property.