Our Staff
John Haigh BSc MRICS FAAV - Managing Director
Knaresborough
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, and is involved in a wide range of agricultural, residential and commercial property services.
Catherine Davies MRICS FAAV MRAC - Director
Knaresborough
After graduating from the Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester, Catherine Davies joined the company in 1993. A Chartered Surveyor and Fellow of the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers, Catherine is principally involved in advising clients on a wide range of agricultural property related matters including sales, purchases. letting and management, grants and subsidies, together with compensation claims for residential and agricultural property.

Richard Lister FNAEA - Director
Harrogate
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.

Paul Johnston MRICS FAAV
Boroughbridge
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 is able to offer a wealth of experience in property sales and lettings, along with a range of agricultural services.

Vicki Lamb BSc (Hons) MRICS FAAV - Director
Knaresborough
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 deal with a wide range of agricultural property matters including valuations, compensation claims, management and planning feasibility work.

Vaughan Hardcastle BSc MRICS
Harrogate
Vaughan is a Chartered Surveyor with over 30 years experience in a wide range of property matters gained in both the private and public sectors. Much of his professional career has been spent in Yorkshire, and he joined the Harrogate office in 2002.

Giles Chaplin BSc (Hons) - Associate
Knaresborough
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 assisting in agricultural matters.