Current Position: Director

Experience: Tom graduated from the Royal Agricultural University and joined Luscombe Maye in September 2018. Since then, Tom passed his RICS Assessment of Professional Competence to become a Chartered Surveyor and a Registered Valuer. Thereafter, Tom became a Fellow of the Association of Agricultural Valuers and achieved the 6th highest national mark in the process. Tom followed this up by becoming an equity Director of the firm in 2024. Tom is involved in a wide range of professional work including grants and subsidy applications, farms and land sales, landlord and tenant matters, professional valuations, renewables and compensation claims.

Background: Tom originates from an agricultural background with his parents working on the 250-acre family run farm situated near Exeter. Having actively worked on the sheep and beef farm enterprise, Tom’s knowledge of this sector is very suitable for the role of a Rural Chartered Surveyor & Registered Valuer.

Interests: Tom has a great interest in several sports, most notably: football, rugby and formula 1. He enjoys spending time with his family and helping out on the family farm. Moreover, Tom was an active member of Whimple and Broadclyst Young Farmers Club and was previously the chairman of East Devon Young Farmers.

Current Position: Senior Rural Chartered Surveyor

Experience: Claire began her career in Luscombe Maye’s South Brent office while studying at Seale Hayne for her degree in Rural Estate Management.  Following completion of her degree Claire moved to work on the Devon County Farms Estate and qualified as a Chartered Surveyor and Agricultural Valuer in 2009.  After 13 years as Land Agent on the County Farms Estate Claire then spent almost 5 years working in private practice for a firm in North Devon.  Claire’s background in estate management and landlord and tenant matters has been complemented more recently with experience in rural planning, valuation, grants and compensation claims.

Background: Claire grew up on a small dairy farm in the South Hams. She is married and has two children. The family home is a beef and sheep farm near Chudleigh where the whole family are involved, especially for TB testing!

Interests: Claire has a semi-retired horse and a crazy spaniel who loves exploring the countryside.  She also spends time on the farm or assisting with the family holiday cottage business in Wembury as well as cheering on the sidelines at weekends watching her son play football.

Current position: Apprentice Rural Surveyor

Experience: Olivia grew up on a family beef and sheep farm located in Devon. Olivia is predominantly based in the South Brent office as an Apprentice Rural Surveyor and is doing the 5-year apprenticeship course at Harper Adams University.

Interests: Olivia enjoys all things outdoors. In her spare time she helps with relief milking and likes work on the family farm. Olivia is an active member of Withleigh Young Farmers and is doing the role of secretary for the 24/25 year.

Current Position: Graduate Rural Surveyor

Experience: Phoebe grew up working on her family’s beef & sheep farm in South Devon, developing a strong foundation in agricultural. She went on to study Rural Land Management at the Royal Agricultural University, graduating before joining Luscombe Maye in June 2024. Phoebe is currently working towards becoming qualified as a Chartered Surveyor and Agricultural Valuer in the upcoming years.

Interests: Phoebe is an active member of Totnes Young Farmers and is the current Sports and Social chairman for Devon YFC. In her spare time she enjoys showjumping, baking and helping out on her family farm.