GSC Grays

New year, new role? Following our continued business expansion, GSC Grays is actively recruiting for a range of exciting opportunities across five of our offices in the North of England and Scottish Borders. Current vacancies: -         Rural Practice Chartered Surveyor Alnwick, Northumberland -         Chartered Surveyor Chester-Le-Street, County Durham -         Senior Farm Business Consultant Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria -         Administrator Driffield, East Riding of Yorkshire -         Lettings Manager Colburn, North Yorkshire -         Senior Farm Business Consultant Alnwick, Northumberland Are you an experienced professional seeking your next challenge in a dynamic and growing rural consultancy firm? At GSC Grays we bring extraordinary people together to build a resilient future for the rural land and business community. From the moment you join, we’ll empower you to make a meaningful impact. We’re always on the lookout for enthusiastic, talented, and committed individuals. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, please get in touch. For further information visit: Work With Us | GSC Grays | Rural Land & Property Specialists Call us on 01748 897 630 or email hr@gscgrays.co.uk

Sean Penellum and our GSC Grays Farm Business Consultants invite you to a business resilience discussion evening at Victory Hall, Broughton-in-Furness, on Tuesday 14th January. This free event offers farm business advice relevant to your local area and farming practices, providing an opportunity to engage in discussions and have your questions answered. Presentations will focus on strategies to help family farms navigate industry challenges, enhance productivity, and strengthen business resilience through informed decision-making. The panel of GSC Grays professionals include Directors Oliver Bateman and James Bush, Farm Business Consultant James Gray and Environment Consultant Sarah Howe. PLACES ARE FREE, BUT LIMITED For more information or to book your place visit https://bit.ly/3VdNUG2 , call 01524 880320 or email kirkbylonsdale@gscgrays.co.uk 18:30 Arrival with tea & coffee 19.00 Presentations & panel discussions 20.15 Questions & close 20.30 Pie & pea supper #gscgrays #farmbusiness #businessplanning #businessresilience #foodandfarming #informeddecisionmaking #driveproductivity #controlthecontrollables

Over the past 12 months GSC Grays have grown significantly in our geographical presence, the services we offer, and the number of staff employed to support an increasing client portfolio. In 2024, our clients have faced considerable challenges, including tightened margins due to reduced direct support, rising costs, poor harvests and low market prices. We acknowledge the difficulties of the past year and extend our thanks to every member of the GSC Grays team for their contributions to our client’s businesses, our company and the wider industry. 2024 Highlights:  Growth: A 12% increase in staff, now employing over 140 people across 9 offices in the North of England and Scottish Borders, including a growing presence in our new offices in Kirkby Lonsdale, Penrith, and Driffield. Land Management Expansion: Instructed on an additional 60,000 acres across the North. FBAS Support: Assisted 1,373 farm businesses with one-to-one advice from our FBAS team, representing 9% of DEFRA’s national total. Industry Impact: Completed cost-of-production analyses for major businesses, enabling pricing negotiations with national retailers to deliver value to clients and support the broader food production sector.   Client Business Funding: Successfully secured a number of multi-million-pound Countryside Stewardship Scheme agreements, including capital grants for clients across the region. Client Investment Support: Advised farming businesses throughout substantial investments, including the acquisition of new sites and significant infrastructure developments. Environment Services: Conducted multiple carbon audits across North of England, helping farms improve efficiency, and worked with a number of clients to monetise natural capital and ecosystems opportunities. Sustainability Initiatives: Progressed towards net-zero goals by becoming "Investors in the Environment" and introducing an electric car scheme to address our largest source of carbon emissions.  Technology Investment: Introduced laser measuring devices and Landstack software to facilitate increasing commercial demand. Development: Adopted a new apprenticeship scheme in our Kirkby Lonsdale office, complementing our established graduate programme. Upskilling: Expanded regional expertise in on-farm planning and the energy sector through staff training and development. As we enter a new year, GSC Grays would like to wish our clients and connections all the best for a prosperous 2025.

Preparation is the key to success. Let our award winning team help you sell your home in 2025. For more information, give them a call on 03333 447500 or visit https://bit.ly/GSCFMA to book your free valuation. #sellinghomes #propertyforsale #countryhomes #northyorkshire #uniqueproperties #awardwinning #gscgraysestateagency #gscgrays

Thinking of selling in 2025? Prepare now for spring success. With the start of a new year just around the corner, it is time to plan and prepare for the sale of your home. Our team of property experts are ready to advise and support you through the process, with their extensive market knowledge and the award winning marketing, photography and videography they offer. If you are looking to sell in the New Year, give the team a call on 03333 447500 and arrange a free valuation or visit https://bit.ly/GSCFMA. #sellinghomes #uniqueproperties #countryliving #homesandinteriors #awardwinningservice #northyorkshire #countryhouses #equestrianproperties #beautifulhomes #propertyexperts #gscgraysestateagency

Merry Christmas from GSC Grays. We would like to wish all our clients and staff an enjoyable festive period and prosperous New Year.

Our GSC Grays agency offices will operate revised opening hours during the festive season, allowing our team to enjoy some well-deserved time with their loved ones. If you're nearby, we’d love for you to stop by and share some Christmas cheer with us. All non-agency offices will close at 1:00 PM on Christmas Eve and reopen at 9:00 AM on Thursday, 2nd January. Wishing you a joyful Christmas and a prosperous, healthy New Year.

TO LET Field House Farm, Kirklevington, Yarm, North Yorkshire An equipped holding with a 5 bedroom farmhouse, a range of traditional and modern farm buildings, equestrian facilities and grassland extending to approximately 28.37 acres (11.49 hectares). For more information call the team on 01748 829210 or visit https://bit.ly/4gmHI73 #farmstolet #lettings #farms #periodfarmhouses #equestrainfacilities #gscgraysestateagency #northyorkshire

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝐀𝐎𝐍𝐁 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 Natural England is currently considering whether to designate part of the Yorkshire Wolds as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), specifically: -  𝐈𝐧𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐚: Comprising the north and west escarpment of the Wolds, the foothills south of Malton and the High Wolds and their valley systems. -  𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐚: Extending between Reighton and Sewerby Rocks. The project is now at the formal statutory and public consultation stage and members of the public have an opportunity to view the proposals and have their say. The consultation closes on 13th January 2025.  We have produced a short guide on the potential environmental and planning implications for land designated as an AONB which includes a link to the online consultation survey. Visit https://bit.ly/3P1i2Ru If you have any concerns or queries about how this project could impact you, please call our environment or planning teams on 01423 740 120. #YorkshireWolds #AONB #NaturalBeauty #LandscapeConservation

Join your local Farm Business Consultants from GSC Grays for an evening of business resilience discussions at Victory Hall, Broughton-in-Furness on 14th January 2025, in partnership with Broughton Auction Mart and Barnard Castle Auction Mart. Our panel of experts recognise the challenges facing your family farm and explore how informed decision making can help you to manage increasing industry volatility, drive productivity, and improve the resilience of your business.  The panel:  Sean Penellum - Senior Surveyor Oliver Bateman - Director, Valuations James Bush - Director, Farm Business Consultant James Gray - Farm Business Consultant Sarah Howe - Environment Consultant Schedule:  18:30 Arrival with tea & coffee 19:00 Panel Presentations 20:15 Questions & close 20:30 Pie & pea supper  PLACES ARE FREE AND ARE LIMITED.  For more information, or to book your place visit: https://bit.ly/3VdNUG2 01524 880320 | kirkbylonsdale@gscgrays.co.uk #gscgrays #farmbusiness #businessplanning #businessresilience #foodandfarming #informeddecisionmaking #driveproductivity #controlthecontrollables