Welcome to the Search Partnership

We are buying agents, otherwise known as property finders, specialising in finding and securing the most outstanding property in Yorkshire and the north of England for retained private clients. We buy houses, flats, farms, sporting estates, grouse moors, forestry, as well as investment and development opportunities.

We buy the best property in the best locations.  We have an encyclopaedic knowledge of the area and an unrivalled network of contacts generated over a combined 30 years agency experience with both Strutt & Parker and Knight Frank.

As proud members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, professionalism, discretion and integrity are the cornerstones of the business and underpin everything we do.

What we do

Seeing more property

Saving you time

Giving you confidence

Building the right team

Acquisition Only

Rental search

Meet the Team
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Tom has spent his entire professional life operating in the Yorkshire property market. Qualifying as a rural practice Chartered Surveyor with Strutt & Parker he then helped establish the Knight Frank Harrogate office before setting up Tom Robinson Property, a buying agency, in 2010. Tom has an exceptional reputation throughout Yorkshire, acting for a diverse client base and has extensive knowledge of high end residential, investment and agricultural property. Tom lives on the edge of Ripon with his wife Shan and four young daughters, Polly, Tessa, Jemima and Tilly.

Tom Robinson

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Toby started professional life in Strutt & Parker’s Newbury office before moving up to London to join the Knight Frank Country House department covering the north of England. He then ran the sales team in Strutt & Parker’s Harrogate office for 4 years. Toby has a wealth of experience in the sale and purchase of the finest country houses, sporting estates and grouse moors in the north of England. Toby lives between Bedale and Ripon with his wife Anna and his boys, Max and Kit.

Toby Milbank

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Blair runs The Land Management Partnership and offers a bespoke management service to a range of rural clients in and around Yorkshire. From a farming family in south west Scotland, Blair brings with him a practical understanding of the day to day running of rural enterprises together with his technical knowledge gained over the past seven years. Blair is a qualified Chartered Surveyor and Fellow of the Agricultural Valuers Association, and has experience in advising a wide range of clients from private individuals to large institutions. Although Yorkshire is now home for Blair, he still goes back to the family farm to help out at busy times. He is a keen shot and can often be found trying to control two unruly dachshunds.

Blair Wallace

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After graduating from Cambridge with an MA in Economics, Charles joined Barclays Bank. He worked for them for seventeen years, during which time he achieved an MBA. In 2001 he became CEO of First Caribbean International Bank, in the Caribbean. In 2008 he was appointed CEO of ASB Bank, the New Zealand banking subsidiary of Commonwealth Bank of Australia and in 2011 he returned to the UK. He is a member of the Audit & Compliance, Nomination and Remuneration Committees. He is a Non-Executive Director of GE Capital Bank and Chairman of The Cherry Tree Trust, a microfinance charity which he founded. Charles brings a wealth of management and leadership experience across a range of disciplines to The Search Partnership.

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Track Record

Pateley Bridge

"We are delighted with the property, you have been fantastic in every respect we really couldn't be happier with what you have achieved in a short space of time. Thank you."

Bedale villages

"I wanted thank you for all your help and extensive involvement in my house search, in such a large county, I did not know where to start."

Farm, County Durham

"We had been searching for a property for 2 ½ years and were very cautious and anxious buyers before we asked for your help. Your knowledge and your contacts proved invaluable, as not only did you find us a lovely property but you advised and guided us every step of the way."

Near Leyburn

"I would recommend you without a second thought. You have an excellent rapport with sellers, buyers, clients and agents."

Farm, West of Ripon

"You secured a perfect solution within six months with great professionalism and integrity and as a result of your organised, confidential and thorough approach."

Near Northallerton

"I can only speak very highly of your service and would, without hesitation, certainly recommend “The Search Partnership” to professionals and friends alike."

Sporting Estate, Yorkshire

"Despite us being so exacting you were incredibly patient and determined throughout our search - we could never have done it without you."

Near Barnard Castle

"The whole family are absolutely thrilled with the idea that we can move in over the weekend. Needless to say the payment for the invoice has been paid by return."

Grouse Moor, Nidderdale

"Thank you for all your support throughout our search"

Boroughbridge Villages

"Your local property knowledge and contacts proved invaluable in the search and acquisition for our new forever home."

Grouse Moor, Yorkshire Dales

"There are many property professionals in London who could learn a great deal from your confident, calm but dogged approach to the task in hand. I look forward to receiving your fee account which I will settle with pleasure."

Hill Farm, Scottish Borders

"Having you to help me to search for a property was such a pleasure. Your skills in finding the right house were outstanding, a calm and caring man. Thank you."

SPORTING ESTATE, YORKSHIRE

"You were outstanding – if only everyone could offer the same levels of service – exceptional"

near Masham

"Thank you again in helping us find our first family home! Your input and patience is greatly appreciated."

near Bedale

"I just wanted to thank you both so much for all your time and help with our purchase we will of course be recommending you to all our pals."

Ripon Villages

"You were able to find us the perfect property. Your knowledge of the local property market and contacts with local estate agents were second to none. We would have no hesitation in highly recommending you."

Central Harrogate

"My wife and I would like to warmly and sincerely thank you for making this possible. Your unstinting support and very personal touch throughout the entire process has been invaluable to our family and will not be forgotten."

North York Moors

"After such a rollercoaster ride there were many times when the deal looked uncertain and I am sure that it would have fallen through a long time ago without your expert advice and diplomacy for which we are both extremely grateful. "

Moorland, Northumberland

"Thanks so much Tom, you went above and beyond what we were expecting and we really appreciate it."

Farm, Yorkshire Dales

"What became clear throughout our search is that you do a huge amount of work behind the scenes, that made all the difference for us. Thank you."

Farm, north of York

"It has been a pleasure meeting you and I am looking forward to working together next year"

Near Thirsk

"Within 6 months we had secured a property that exceeded our expectations. We would thoroughly recommend using you."

Commercial woodland, Cumbria

"You have gone above and beyond in terms of service and advice for which I thank you greatly."

Ripon Villages

"Your local property knowledge and contacts proved invaluable in the search and acquisition for our new forever home."
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The Search Partnership
8 Foundry Yard
New Row
Boroughbridge
North Yorkshire
YO51 9AX