I joined Armitstead Barnett in October 2023, having worked as a Land Agent since 2016 while also completing a Master’s degree in Rural Estate and Land Management at Harper Adams University. One of my main reasons for joining the firm was the opportunity to further develop my professional qualifications and progress my career.

A significant milestone for any Rural Surveyor is achieving Chartered status through the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) by successfully completing the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC). Throughout this process, I have benefited greatly from the breadth of expertise within Armitstead Barnett. From highly experienced Chartered Surveyors to colleagues who have completed their APC more recently, the support, guidance and willingness to share knowledge have been invaluable.

I am delighted to have successfully completed my APC on 11 May 2026 and to have received confirmation of my Chartered status the following week. Achieving this qualification is a proud milestone in my career, and I am extremely grateful to everyone who has supported me along the way.

In particular, I would like to thank my colleagues at Armitstead Barnett for their encouragement, advice and assistance throughout the APC process. Their support played a significant role in helping me reach this achievement.

I look forward to continuing to develop my skills and expertise within the profession and to supporting our clients as a Chartered Surveyor.