McCartneys boosts rural team with local signing (From Worcester News)

McCartneys boosts rural team with local signing

11:00pm Thursday 5th January 2012 in Biz By Mike Pryce

PHILLIP Blackman-Howard, one of the most experienced rural land property professionals in the West Midlands, is to join McCartneys, working from the firm’s offices at Worcester cattle market in Nunnery Way.

Mr Blackman-Howard has a wealth of experience and a career of more than 30 years in the agricultural sector.

His new post will include everything from auctions of property and land to single farm payment issues and farm dispersal sales.

John Uffold, chairman of McCartneys, said: “We are extremely pleased Phillip Blackman-Howard has decided to join us. He will bring a new dimension to our rural team. He has a wide professional following and is highly regarded in the rural community. McCartneys cover an extensive geographical area and offer a comprehensive range of professional services. Phillip will add to the diversity of service based upon professionalism with strong local contacts.”

Mr Blackman-Howard, who is Herefordshire born and bred, lives at Rowden, near Bromyard.

Married to Jo for 22 years, he has two daughters. He enjoys hunting and has been joint master of the North Herefordshire Foxhounds for 19 years.

He said: “I am keen to progress McCartneys’ rural business and look forward to offering a high quality service to McCartneys clients throughout the area.”