Who we are
Meet Ed and Henry
We consider ourselves as rural people with a commercial mindset. We first met in the early 2020s while working in-house for a rural-based consumer business. With Ed’s background as a Land Agent and Henry’s as a Land Buyer, we spent our time navigating the unique—and often frustrating—challenges of securing commercial space in the countryside.
During this time, we saw a clear disconnect. While landowners and farmers were looking to diversify, businesses were struggling to find the right locations to grow. We realised we had a knack for opening these doors and that finding rural space shouldn’t be such a hurdle.
That spark led Ed to launch ruralspace in 2023, with Henry joining the fold in 2026. Today, we use our established networks and deep-rooted knowledge of the sector to help a new generation of rural businesses find their room to grow.
Ed Daniell MRICS
Ed has experience on both sides of the fence; he initially trained and qualified as a land agent before moving clientside as head of property for a private equity backed, rural-based consumer business.
Henry Golland
Henry’s background is in rural development and planning, giving him a clear understanding of how land is assessed, shaped, and brought forward. That foundation drives his practical, insight‑led approach to every project.
What we do
We provide ongoing advice to all types of occupiers
We use our extensive network of landowners, farmers and agents to source and secure rural-commercial space for our clients. This helps landowners to diversify their income streams.
New Client Requirement Brief
Target Landowners & Agents in the area with new requirement
Identify Opportunities and review with client
Negotiate Terms and Secure Legals
Support through the planning process (if required)
Client commences on site
How we work
We spend time getting to know landowners, farmers, land agents and the rural properties they own or manage to understand what their objectives are and where the opportunities lie so we can match our clients requirements with the right property.
We work primarily off market and only represent occupiers.
What we’re looking for
We work with a range of businesses looking for land, buildings, lakes and woodlands
Our current client requirements are:
Get in touch
We are always interested to hear from businesses looking for rural sites or buildings and Landowners, Farmers, and Land Agents looking to diversify their income streams.
Our services
A one-stop shop for the rural-commercial occupier market
We handle site identification, contract negotiations, planning, and ongoing portfolio management so our clients can get on with running their businesses.
Site Searching and Contract Negotiation
We source the right sites and manage negotiations to streamline the process towards growing your business.
Strategic Property Advice
We provide commercial, practical guidance to help you shape your property strategy, assess opportunities, and make informed decisions tailored to your goals.
Landlord and Tenant Matters
We support our clients with clear, practical advice that keeps agreements fair and relationships productive. From lease terms to ongoing contractual obligations, we help you navigate negotiations and resolve issues with confidence.
Diversification Asset Management
We take a holistic and commercial approach to rural asset management to unlock alternative long term value. We ensure that new opportunities fit within the wider strategy to enable the entire asset to perform to its full potential.
Contact us
Please get in touch
If you’re a business looking for space, or a landowner, farmer or land agent exploring alternative uses please get in touch, we’d love to help.
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