Business Details
Trusted Property Experts in the UK
CKD Galbraith is a leading independent property consultancy with over 200 employees operating across the UK. Our team of chartered surveyors, property consultants, and land managers specialise in sales and lettings, rural management, commercial property, and building consultancy services. With local market knowledge and national expertise, we provide tailored solutions to maximise property value for clients. Our services span residential, commercial, and rural sectors, supported by dedicated professionals in offices from Aberdeen to Inverness. We combine decades of industry experience with innovative approaches to property management and consultancy.Our reputation is built on trust, delivering results through a client-centric approach and deep understanding of market dynamics. We offer expert valuations, asset management, and development advice, alongside renewable energy and forestry consultancy. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our professional accreditations and memberships. Operating from 15 offices, we serve clients in Scotland, Northern England, and internationally. Our publications and podcasts provide insights into property trends, reinforcing our position as thought leaders in the industry.
Services
Sales & Lettings
Rural Management
Commercial Property
Building Consultancy
Renewable Energy
Forestry Management
Property Valuations
Asset Management
Development Advice
GIS Mapping
Highlights and features
- We employ chartered surveyors with local market expertise across 15 UK offices
- Our multidisciplinary team delivers tailored solutions for residential, commercial, and rural properties
- We combine 175+ years of collective experience with innovative property management approaches
- Our specialist services include renewable energy consultancy and carbon forestry management
- We maintain professional accreditations through RICS and MAEA memberships
Associations and certifications
- Letting Agent Registration Number (LARN)
Services
Sales & Lettings
Our chartered surveyors provide expert residential and commercial property sales and lettings services across the UK. We combine local market knowledge with national reach to achieve optimal transaction outcomes. Our dedicated teams handle valuations, marketing, and tenant management for landlords.
Rural Management
Specialist rural management services covering farm sales, estate management, and agricultural consultancy. We advise on land valuations, biodiversity net gain, and Basic Payment Scheme entitlements. Our surveyors operate across Scotland and Northern England.
Commercial Property
Comprehensive commercial property services including sales, lettings, and asset management. Our experts handle property valuations, lease negotiations, and development advice for business clients nationwide. We specialise in industrial and retail premises.
Building Consultancy
Building consultancy covering residential and commercial surveying, project management, and construction advice. Our RICS-accredited surveyors provide condition reports, renovation guidance, and compliance assessments for property owners.
Renewable Energy
Renewable energy consultancy for biomass, hydro, wind, and solar projects. We advise landowners on feasibility studies, planning applications, and connection agreements for sustainable energy developments across the UK.
People
Andrew Shepherd
Chair
Chair of CKD Galbraith with extensive property sector experience. Leads strategic direction while maintaining hands-on involvement in client matters. Holds professional RICS accreditation.
Alistair Christie
Partner
Rural management specialist with MRICS accreditation. Focuses on farm sales and estate management across Central Scotland. Provides expert valuation and development advice.
Alastair Lumsden
Surveyor
Rural management surveyor based in Northumberland. Specialises in agricultural property transactions and land management solutions for clients in Northern England.
Andrew MacLachlan
Senior Surveyor
Commercial property expert in Edinburgh. Handles sales, acquisitions, and valuations for business premises. Provides strategic asset management advice to corporate clients.
Alex Davies
Associate
Rural management associate in Inverness. Specialises in Highland property transactions and agricultural consultancy. Offers local expertise across Northern Scotland.
Questions
What property services does CKD CKD Galbraith offer?
We provide sales and lettings, rural management, commercial property consultancy, building surveying, and renewable energy advice across the UK.
Do you specialise in rural property management?
Yes, our rural management team offers land management, farm sales, and agricultural consultancy from 15 UK offices.
Can you help with commercial property transactions?
Our commercial property specialists handle sales, lettings, valuations, and asset management for business premises nationwide.
Do you have residential surveyors in Scotland?
We have chartered residential surveyors operating across Scotland, including Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Aberdeen.
What renewable energy services do you provide?
Our renewable energy team offers biomass, hydro, wind, and solar consultancy services for property owners.
Reviews (1)
D. D.
Jan 07, 2019
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We are just so pleased we chose Galbraith as our selling agents. They have had such a highly professional but sensitive approach when guiding us through the maze of selling our home. All round lovely friendly bunch and Hannah and Amy have been so proactive in liaising with potential buyers and marketing the property. Having had such a good experience personally I can highly recommend.
