About

RUSHBANKS PROPERTIES

Hi, I’m Gareth Bates – the founder of Rushbanks Properties, a development and investment business based in the East of England. I’ve been running successful rural and land-based businesses for over a decade, including the well-loved Rushbanks Farm Caravan and Camping Site in Suffolk.

I’ve always had a passion for the outdoors and making the most of the spaces around us. Over time, that passion naturally evolved into property – where I saw huge potential in transforming unused buildings into places where people could live, work, and thrive.

After years of hands-on business experience, I decided to take things further. I trained with some of the UK’s top property mentors and developers, expanding my knowledge in commercial conversions, creative deal structuring, and ethical investment. That training – alongside running real businesses and managing real assets – gave me the tools and confidence to launch Rushbanks Properties.

🔹 Our Vision

To create high-quality, sustainable homes and workspaces by unlocking the hidden potential in underused buildings and land.

🔹 Our Story

My journey into property wasn’t a big leap – it was a natural next step. Having owned rental properties, run a growing outdoor hospitality business, and managed renovation projects, I already understood the value of good planning, strong operations, and thoughtful design.

I’ve worked on rural sites, commercial spaces, and residential conversions – and I love the challenge of turning something overlooked into something useful and beautiful. My focus now is on offices, shops, barns, and land with development potential, mainly across Suffolk, Essex, and London.

What drives me is building things that last – developments that make financial sense for investors, fit naturally within their communities, and offer real value to future occupants.

I’m incredibly grateful for the people who’ve supported my journey – family, partners, mentors – and I look forward to working with others who share the same values of integrity, innovation, and progress.