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Philip Cowen
Partner at Bruton Knowles
philip@cowenonline.co.uk
Summary
An experienced rural surveyor based in the East Midlands but operating throughout England and Wales in the
rural property and rural estate management sectors. With strong leadership and senior management skills,
my focus leans towards quality of service, delivery of growth, effective management and good customer
engagement. I enjoy negotiating deals and delivering value for clients and contacts. I have a commitment to
new ideas, winning new business, innovation and implementation of successful strategies.
Property, the rural economy and the countryside are my passion - demonstrated through a number of voluntary
appointments and outside interests.
With family farming interests and being Leicestershire born and bred, horses and rugby also feature highly in
my spare time!
Experience
Head of Rural Estate Management at Bruton Knowles
January 2014 - Present (2 years 9 months)
Having joined Bruton Knowles as a Partner and Rural Team Manager, I have acted for a wide range of clients
in the private, public, institutional, local authority, charity and trust sectors. I place considerable value on
building good client relationships and in achieving high service delivery standards whilst operating in the
complex and evolving rural property sector throughout England and Wales.
With a firm focus towards the development of the firm's rural property and estate management business,
I have become involved with both farm and rural estate projects throughout the country. I try to bring the
benefit of 20 year’s industry experience to enhance the value and performance of a client’s property interests,
whether through the development of new income streams, enhancing capital value or in consolidating
operations. If you are interested in finding out more about our range of skills and services please contact me
directly, as below, or visit www.brutonknowles.co.uk
I have assisted landowners with sales and purchases, strategic advice, one-off consultations and valuations. I
believe my strengths lie in a thorough understanding of rural property ownership, and the opportunities that it
can provide whether through direct growth, investment, diversification or restructuring.
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As a Team Manager in the business, with responsibility for growth and development, I am always open to
new ideas and partnership opportunities. For an informal discussion please either call me on 07876 035220
or email me in the usual way.
Consultant at Sole Practitioner
June 2012 - December 2013 (1 year 7 months)
With an opportunity to work alongside specialist teams in the progression of various individual projects, I
oversaw the planning and promotion of a number of mid-range residential development projects (10 to 75
units) and other bespoke rural landowner initiatives.
Partner at Carter Jonas
October 1997 - June 2012 (14 years 9 months)
Initially based in Peterborough, before moving to Northampton to take the role as Office Head from opening
of the office in 2006 onwards.
Led development of a multi-disciplinary and successful team, with specialists in the rural and development
sectors working alongside a team of residential and commercial agents.
Assistant Land Agent at Cheshire County Council
July 1994 - October 1997 (3 years 4 months)
Rural Estate Management, including sales and strategic portfolio analysis and development
Skills & Expertise
Master of the ECH Beagles
Estate Management
Landlord
Farms
Land
Tenant
Property Management
Valuation
Agriculture
Asset Management
Appraisals
Lettings
Real Estate
Working with Landlords
Property
Investment Properties
Real Estate Development
Landlords
Commercial Real Estate
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Negotiation
Land Acquisition
Working with Tenants
Residential Homes
Education
Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester
BSC (Hons) Rural Land Management, Estate Management and the Rural Property Sector, 1991 - 1994
Eton College
1985 - 1990
Cheam School, Newbury
1980 - 1985
Interests
Rugby Union, Leicester Tigers, the Countryside, Hunting, Shooting, Team Chasing, Point-to-Pointing
Organizations
RICS
Member
September 1991 to Present
Rural and Valuation Faculties
Agricultural Law Association
Member
September 2001 to Present
MFHA
Board Member
August 2015 to Present
representing East Midlands Hunts
Vote OK
Board Member
September 2012 to Present
The Fernie Hunt
Joint Master
May 2008 to Present
Countryside Alliance
CLA
Certifications
MRICS
MFH
