Dominic is based in our Ashbourne office but covers the geography of all Bagshaws offices for planning-related matters.
As a Chartered Town Planner with over 13 years’ experience in both the public and private sectors, he can provide professional advice on the development potential of your buildings or land, increasing the value of your assets.
If you have land or buildings that you are looking to develop, a planning application that you are struggling with, or just don’t know where to start when it comes to farm diversification and how to obtain the relevant permissions, then please get in touch.
Colin Manton works with Bagshaws LLP as a Farm Finance and Business Consultant.
Having retired early from Lloyds Bank in 2019, Colin brings with him 40 years of experience of the banking sector, with the last 20 spent working with farming clients across Staffordshire and Derbyshire.
Using his specialist knowledge of funding options for rural businesses, and industry connections with a range of lenders, Colin can help review your business, its objectives, and guide you through the opportunities that may exist for new or restructured finance.
Emma has been with Bury and Hilton for 12 years and now manages the Buxton office. She is experienced in both sales and rentals and is currently preparing to sit her Level 3 assessment in the Sale of Residential Property.
Outside of work, Emma enjoys hiking and running in the countryside with her two dogs – a Border Collie and a Labrador.
Cath is a Sales Negotiator who joined Bury & Hilton in 2012.
Cath’s duties include answering the telephone, property administration and negotiating sales.
Outside of work enjoys musical theatre, reading and socialising.
Cath is the Lettings Manager for both Bagshaws and Bury and Hilton and is based in the Leek office.
She is a member of ARLA and has over 16 years’ experience in the property and finance sector.
Outside of work Cath enjoys socialising with family & friends, gardening and holidays abroad.
Debbie joined Bury & Hilton over 20 years ago and is responsible for the administration/secretarial duties at the Leek office.
During her spare time, she loves taking long walks with her two dogs (and husband!) and spending time with her family and new grandson. She also enjoys holidays and exploring new places in her motorhome.
Martyn is property manager at the Leek and Buxton offices. He has worked in the property industry for over 20 years and has been at Bury & Hilton since 2014. Martyn’s roles include the valuation of sale and rental properties as well as the sale of property and land via multiple methods.
He was born and raised in the Peak District, moving to Leek around 15 years ago. His interests include walking his miniature schnauzer, socialising with family and friends and watching Manchester United where he has had a season ticket for a number of years.
Julie is sales manager for Bury and Hilton and based in the Leek office.
Has over 25 years of experience in the Industry, 15 years of that being served at Bury and Hilton.
Julie is well known for her role within residential sales in Leek and surrounding areas and brings a wealth of knowledge to the office.
In her spare time she enjoys being with her family.
Charles was the previous owner of Bury & Hilton prior to him selling the business to Bagshaws and he is now a consultant, working out of the Leek office.
Charles is a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) having qualified approx. 40 years ago. He carries out valuations on residential and commercial properties and deals with all aspects of estate agency.
Charles is also a Director at Bury & Hilton Auctions Limited, which is a separate firm who hold auction sales of general household furniture and also antique and collectable furniture and effects.
Market advertising, passport enquiries, sale entries and booking stock in at Bakewell market.
Enjoys reading and sheep dog trials.
Suzanna undertakes work for clients across Staffordshire, Derbyshire, and Leicestershire. She joined Bagshaws in September 2019 and is now based at the Uttoxeter Office, having relocated along with the rest of the Penkridge team following the recent consolidation of the two offices in spring 2025. However, she continues to act for several longstanding clients in and around the Penkridge area.
During her time with Bagshaws, Suzanna has qualified as a Chartered Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and became a Fellow of the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (CAAV) in 2022. She is involved in a wide range of professional work, including rural property sales, valuations, property management, and tenancy matters. Suzanna also plays a key role in mentoring the firms apprentices and graduates through their APC process and has been actively involved in the implementation of new software across Bagshaws’ professional and property services.
Prior to joining Bagshaws, Suzanna graduated from Aberystwyth University in 2018 with a BSc (Hons) in Agriculture, before completing a Masters in Rural Estate and Land Management (MProf) at Harper Adams University in 2019.
Outside of work, Suzanna enjoys spending time with her family, socialising with friends, playing tennis, hiking, and lending a hand on her family’s farms when she can.
As well as being a Partner, Mark is a specialist Machinery, Pedigree Dairy, Store Cattle, Auctioneer and Chartered Surveyor.
Mark heads the Dispersal sales team and operates from Bakewell and Leek market on a weekly basis as well as selling Store Cattle in Leek at the Saturday auctions.
The dispersals team provide a full, onsite and professional service with detailed photographic catalogues provided. Sales including collective sales are also undertaken over a very wide geographical area.
Mark also undertakes a wide range of professional valuation work including instructions from individuals, partnerships, professionals and solicitors (including matrimonial and court work) and valuations for other purposes.
If you would like to send Mark an email, please complete the form below and your enquiry will be delivered directly to him or click the link to the right of the page.
