The future estate

Hosted by Batcheller Monkhouse, Kreston Reeves and Cripps this event focuses on some of the biggest challenges facing landed estates today: balancing stewardship and legacy with the demands of running a modern enterprise. 

The morning will bring together estate owners, landowners, estate managers and trusted advisers from across Kent and Sussex to explore topics including regulation, succession planning, diversification, technology and natural capital opportunities. 

Date: Monday 5 October 2026 
Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm (including optional estate tour)
Location: South Lodge Hotel, Lower Beeding, Horsham RH13 6PS 

Programme highlights 

• 09:00 – 09:30: Arrival breakfast, pastries, coffee and networking 
• 09:30 – 09:45: Chairman’s welcome 
• 09:45 – 09:55: The Renters’ Rights update 
• 09:55 – 10:20: The AI toolkit: Practical uses, legal guardrails and estate opportunities 
• 10:20 – 10:40: Refreshment break and networking 
• 10:40 – 11:05: Unlocking estate potential: Planning, development and natural capital 
• 11:05 – 11:35: Next generation estates: Succession, business relief and leadership 
• 11:35 – 13:00 (Optional): Guided tour of the South Lodge Estate 

This event offers an excellent opportunity to gain practical insights into the challenges and opportunities facing estate businesses, hear from specialists across legal, tax and estate management disciplines, and network with fellow estate owners and advisers.

If you are interested in attending the event please email events@krestonreeves.com.