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18th Aug 2026

Meet the team – Joe Langley

Joe joined Howie Kent & Co as a Graduate Surveyor in June 2025. Joe studied at Leeds Beckett University, where he graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science. In his final year, he discovered a passion for the rural and property sectors, which led him to further studies at Harper Adams University, […]

14th Aug 2026

Grid Reform – How are Land Agreements for Energy Projects Changing?

The dust is beginning to settle on the connection reform process, as Gate 2 offers are now being received. Early indications suggest that grid costs are higher than many anticipated, and there remains ongoing uncertainty around project delivery due to grid constraints. The situation isn’t perfect but we’re starting to see the future of solar […]

11th Aug 2026

You Received a Letter from a Utility Company… Now What?

A letter lands on your doorstep. A utility company wants access to your land for cables, pipelines, overhead lines, surveys, broadband infrastructure or maintenance works. Your first instinct might be to sign and return the paperwork. Don’t. Just because a utility company has approached you doesn’t mean you have to accept the first proposal put […]

7th Aug 2026

BNG Exemption Changes – what opportunities does this provide your upcoming developments?

Since 2024, Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) has been mandatory on all small and major developments throughout the United Kingdon. Developers must deliver a minimum of 10% uplift on the natural habitat that a development shall be situated on, in accordance with Schedule 7A of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990. For developers undertaking projects […]

31st Jul 2026

Meet the team – Dan Casey Ford

Dan Casey Ford joined Howie Kent & Co as a Graduate Surveyor in September 2025. Dan studied agriculture at Askham Bryan College before going on to study at the Royal Agricultural University, Cirencester, graduating with a BSc (Hons) in Rural Land Management. Born in County Durham, Dan grew up learning about farming at a close […]

20th Jul 2026

Meet the team – Sarah Howie

Sarah Howie is a founding Director of Howie, Kent and Co and is responsible for finance, compliance and HR. After growing up in rural Shropshire, Sarah read Land Economy at the University of Cambridge and then joined a national firm of surveyors in Chelmsford, Essex, where she qualified as a Chartered Surveyor and became of […]

9th Jul 2026

Meet the team – Emily Cobb

Emily Cobb joined Howie, Kent & Co in September as part of her 12-month placement from Harper Adams University, where she is studying Rural Enterprise and Land Management. Originally from Oxfordshire, Emily initially pursued a career in Veterinary Nursing at Harper Adams University. However, a growing passion for the countryside, alongside watching every season of […]

22nd Jun 2026

How are Land Agreements for Energy Projects changing?

The dust is beginning to settle on the connection reform process, as Gate 2 offers are now being received. Early indications suggest that grid costs are higher than many anticipated, and there remains ongoing uncertainty around project delivery due to grid constraints. The situation isn’t perfect but we’re starting to see the future of solar […]

21st Apr 2026

PLANNING | Why planning is key to unlocking land opportunities.

Why planning is key to unlocking land opportunities. We’ve seen a clear shift in the conversations we’re having with landowners around planning. Planning is no longer just the technical step at the end of a project. It’s often where opportunities are identified, shaped and ultimately turned into reality. With James and Tom leading this area, […]

Howie Kent & Co Team | James Haselwood

3rd Feb 2026

Meet the team – James Haselwood

James Haselwood has been a key part of the Howie Kent & Co team since early 2021, playing an important role in the growth of the business and supporting clients across the UK with clear, practical advice. With roots in farming in the East Midlands, James brings a grounded understanding of rural land and its […]

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