Country House Management

Taking the worry out of owning a Country House

We realise how scary it is to own a house in the country, no matter how big or small. They are often pieces of heritage and sometimes it feels like they own you rather than the other way around. Merit Membership might be the solution you need.

Merit Membership –

Merit Membership is our unique approach to Estate Management in miniature. It is designed to help anyone who owns a rural property and struggling with management or has concerns over who will deal with issues in their absence.

It is a simple monthly payment that provides you with advice from a Land Agent or Building Surveyor without the need for protracted meetings or delays to process terms of business. Essentially, help when you need it.

The membership comes in three grades that are designed to the size of property you own. It offers piece of mind that somebody is there to help from a professional position when you need it most.

Merit Membership Groups

The Overview

We breakdown the membership in to three groups: The Grange, The Hall, The Estate. Each package is designed to suit different scales of property. All packages come with an initial free visit without obligation. This service only covers property in North Yorkshire.

The Grange

Suitable only for farmhouses or large cottages without additional land or other properties.

£50 per month including VAT

Includes:

1. One professional call out per year to the property for up to 4 hours on site. To visit the property within 24 hours of the call, any day of the week.

2. An annual maintenance visit by a surveyor to list any repairs and maintenance falling due within 12 months.

3. Up to 4 hours per year ad hoc telephone advice from a land agent or surveyor on any property matter.

This would be the equivalent of £1,300 of professional work for only £600 per year.

The Hall

Suitable only for large houses with less than ten acres of additional land and one or two further properties.

£120 per month including VAT

Includes:

1. Two professional call outs per year to the property for up to 4 hours on site. To visit the property within 24 hours of the call any day of the week.

2. An annual maintenance visit of the main house and cottages by a surveyor to list any repairs and maintenance falling due within 12 months.

3. Up to 6 hours per year ad hoc advice from a land agent or surveyor on any property matter. This includes writing grazing licences or tenancies etc.

This is the equivalent of £2,000 worth of professional advice for only £1,440 per year.

The Estate

Suitable only for large houses with more than ten acres of additional land and up to five properties.

£200 per month including VAT

Includes:

1. Four professional call outs to the property for up to 4 hours on site. To visit the property within 24 hours of the call any day of the week.

2. An annual maintenance visit of the main house and cottages by a surveyor to list any repairs and maintenance falling due within 12 months.

3. Up to 10 hours per year ad hoc advice from a land agent or surveyor on any property matter. This includes writing grazing licences or tenancies etc. Can also include staff management of domestic staff where required.

This is the equivalent of £3,600 worth of professional advice for only £2,400.

Additional Membership Perks

  • All other services and additional advice at a 20% discount.
  • One year 10% discount on successful membership referrals for new members.
  • Access to our approved contractors database for trusted contractors.

Next Steps:

Call us to arrange a free initial visit without obligation. We are completely discrete and do not disclose to other members or any other people which properties we manage.

This may be the solution you have been looking for.

Get in touch

Smart, organized, professional and well connected. The Merit team’s knowledge of rural property has put our minds at ease in owning a rural property.

A happy property owner

What makes us different?

Merit Estates

  • Unique approach to managing rural property
  • Small company with a personal service
  • Regular monthly payment
  • Guaranteed response in a timely manner

Other people

  • Don’t offer this type of service in the same format
  • Too big to offer the personal touch
  • Expensive hourly rates with no cap
  • Can take days to get anyone to come out to see you
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