After a career of 34 years with the firm which had followed 12 years with the District Valuer, Neil retired from the Partnership at the end of 2017 and is now a Consultant. He continues with his management of a number of Agricultural Estates in addition to advising clients on valuations for taxation purposes. In his newly found free time he now enjoys spending more time with his family, gardening and on his farm in the Blackdown Hills.