Specialties

That Luscombe Maye has been established for almost 150 years speaks volumes about the service that we deliver to our clients. Our aim is to continually find ways to improve on the service we offer and communicate this effectively to customers. It is this fundamental principle, together with the strong interpersonal skills of the individuals in our business, that sets us apart from other businesses similar to ourselves.

History

Established in 1873.

R.H. Luscombe & Sons In 1873 R.H. Luscombe & Sons were first established as agricultural auctioneers, land and estate agents. Their premises were at Kings Barn, Offields farm, Churchstow, in the upstairs corn chamber or granary. Some 100 years later, during a more recent sale, in the very same barn, an original R.H. Luscombe & Sons poster was discovered still pinned to the back of the barn door. Major Luscombe & Arthur Luscombe joined their father, R H Luscombe in the early twentieth century. Dick Luscombe, son of Arthur Luscombe, qualified as a chartered surveyor, prior to the outbreak of the Second World War and during the war, Dick was involved in the design and construction of a sham canvas Molberry harbour, built to put the Germans off the scent of the D-day landing. On returning from the war he went into partnership with his father and uncle. Mr. Walter Trant, a cousin, joined them towards the end of the 1940's. truly a family business. John Maye & Co John Maye was articled to Jo

Meet the Business Owner: Mike L.

Stuart Hext MRICS FAAV Senior Partner Email : stuart.hext@luscombemaye.com Telephone : 01548 857474 m: 07971 217899 Current Position : Senior Partner (Farms, Land and Smallholdings and Professional Valuations) Stuart has been part of the management team of Luscombe Maye since 1997 and became Senior Partner in 2009. Now, as Senior Partner, his role is to ensure the smooth running of the firm across all the eight offices but also to look to the future development and progression of the business. Stuart is qualified as a Rural Practice Chartered Surveyor, Registered Valuer and is a Fellow of the Association of Agricultural Valuers. Qualifications : MRICS, FAAV Experience : Prior to joining Luscombe Maye, Stuart worked at DEFRA (formerly known as MAFF) and Cluttons. Stuart joined Luscombe Maye in 1995 having also trained with them under the principal in 1993 to gain his professional qualifications. Interests : "I am very interested in sport and would rather play it than watch it. Work an