In 1919 the business was started by Oswald Lister at Clint and Hampsthwaite, near Harrogate. Michael Lister joined his father in partnership in 1949 forming Oswald Lister & Son and continued the well-known business of Yorkshire agricultural auctioneers and valuers, together with their own farming operations. In 1994 the business was moved to its current office at 106 High Street, Knaresborough and continued to provide an even wider range of services. In 1996 John Haigh took over the running of the firm, expanding the estate agency, planning, compensation and agricultural advice departments.
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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.
Lister Haigh are independent property specialists, with a local presence for one hundred years, we truly know Yorkshire Property and Yorkshire People. Our professionally qualified staff live locally and support local businesses. We have three town centre offices in Harrogate, Knaresborough and Boroughbridge; uniquely positioned to service the towns of North and West Yorkshire.
We handle the Letting and Management of over 150 properties throughout the North and West Yorkshire area and offer a personal and professional service to all customers with our in depth knowledge of the lettings market to ensure we achieve the best possible rent for your property. The law relating to letting properties becomes more complex with every passing year, and we are able to provide professional guidance in all areas relating to lettings. A worldwide audience with internet advertising using leading property websites including Rightmove; OnTheMarket.
Imagine all the potential buyers of your property together in one room, no extended time delays or unnecessary negotiations. Auction sales can be an effective way of increasing the sale price of your property, along with reducing the hassle involved. To find out if an auction is the most effective way of selling your property, please contact our Knaresborough Office 01423 860322.
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