An Ilkley-based rural practice surveyor at Dacre Son & Hartley is celebrating becoming a member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, having passed a series of exams set by the industry body.

Amy Mountain, who has worked within the firm’s agricultural division for just under two years and is from Burley-in-Wharfedale, is now a fully-qualified rural surveyor and registered valuer.

To achieve the qualification, Amy had to study for 400 days, produce a diary of her work as well as a written submission on a key project and finally pass an interview panel.

Head of Dacre, Son & Hartley’s agricultural division, Ian Cox, said: “Amy has been ably assisting with the sale, purchase and management of agricultural, forestry and sporting estates throughout the North of England since she joined the firm after graduating from The Royal Agricultural College in Cirencester.”