John Haigh joined the company in 1990 after 13 years in the valuation office, and practical experience in dairy, pig and arable farming on his father's farm. A Chartered Surveyor, and Fellow of the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers, John took over the running of the business in 1996. Wide ranging experience dealing with agricultural, residential and commercial property, particularly valuations and property appraisals, compensation claims and more recently energy consultancy.

After graduating from the Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester, Catherine Johnston joined the company in 1993. A Chartered Surveyor and Fellow of the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers, Catherine principally advises clients on rural property matters, sales, lettings purchases, management and valuation for a variety of purposes. Has detailed knowledge of the Single Payment Scheme.

Richard Lister joined the company in 2001 to head the Estate Agency Department, which deals with property sales out of our 3 offices. With almost 30 years experience of selling property across North Yorkshire, Richard is able to offer expert advice and assistance on marketing your property. Richard is a Fellow of the National Association of Estate Agents, and former President of the Harrogate and District Estate Agents Association.

From a farming background, Vicki attended the Harper Adams College where she graduated in July 1994, before joining a national consultancy practice dealing with agricultural management sales and acquisition. In 2002, Vicki joined Lister Haigh and her previous experience has given her the expertise to undertake a wide range of agricultural and property related work, but her core work is compulsory purchase, compensation and valuation based.

Giles joined the company in 2001. Although not from a farming background, he has gained a wealth of experience from working on farms in the Yorkshire region, as well as New Zealand. Giles has also gained knowledge from working with other Chartered Surveying firms as well as a property development company. Giles is principally involved in advising on planning & development issues and can assist in residential, agricultural and commercial sales, management and agricultural matters.

Andrew joined the company in Summer 2007 after undertaking a year's placement during 2006. He is from a local farming family and has a wealth of experience from working on farms across the country. Andrew has also gained experience from working with both local estate agents and Yorkshire Waters Land, Property and Planning department. Andrew is principally involved in heading the Agricultural Sales team and a key member in providing consultancy advice and dealing with compensation claims within the region.

Paul joined his father's firm (James Johnston) in 1973, and continued to run the business until the amalgamation with Lister Haigh in 2002. Paul, a Chartered Surveyor and Fellow of the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers, still heads the Boroughbridge office, and has expertise in property sales for residential, commercial and agricultural property. Residential letting and management, as well as dealing with valuation and compensation work.

Andreas joined Lister Haigh in 2005 after graduating from Nottingham Trent University. A Chartered Surveyor, Andreas is primarily involved in residential survey undertaking valuation work for mortgage lenders and producing RICS Homebuyer Reports and private valuations for customers buying and selling a property. Andreas is also a key member of the compensation team and a qualified Domestic Energy Assessor.

From a farming background, Amy began working for Lister Haigh in October 2009, following the completion of her degree in Rural Enterprise and Land Management from Harper Adams University College. Whilst on placement from Harper Adams, Amy spent a year working for Yorkshire Water, where she helped to manage the large rural estate, dealing with the letting and sale of various property, and the general upkeep of the estate. Amy is involved in a range of professional work including valuations, compensation claims and other agricultural matters.