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LAND MARKETS

Japanese knotweed: Effect on farmland and how to prevent it

Horticulture was responsible for Japanese knotweed’s arrival to the UK via imports of seed and live material in the 19th century. The farming industry has since been paying the price…

BUSINESS CLINIC

Business Clinic: Is land developer's valuation too low?

Whether you have a legal, tax, insurance, management or land issue, Farmers Weekly’s Business Clinic experts can help. Here, James Cordery, partner at Carter Jonas, gives advice on what to consider…

LAND MARKETS

HS2: How landowners should plan in face of uncertainty

Farmers left in limbo while the government reconsiders the route of the controversial HS2 high-speed railway project have been urged to prioritise determining the future of their businesses. HS2 was…

AGRICULTURAL TRANSITION

Advice on long-term land agreements as new markets develop

Warnings have been sounded recently about tying up farmland in long-term agreements. There is a lot to consider as new markets for land use develop. There are many reasons why…

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Case studies

LAND MARKETS

Why we’re selling the family farm during coronavirus

Jane Clark and her son, Fred, have decided to sell their family farm in Essex during a time of global uncertainty. The coronavirus pandemic has given the family a chance…

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

How HS2 compensation battles have hit two family farms hard

The high-speed rail project set to link London, Birmingham, the East Midlands, Leeds and Manchester has proved controversial. The project has cost taxpayers £4.1bn even before construction has started, according…

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

How compulsory purchase has ruined a dairy farmer

A Lancashire farmer has been forced to sell his dairy herd during a compulsory purchase battle that has left him out of pocket for four years. Paul Casson farms in…

LAND MARKETS

Video: Farming family sells estate after 70 years

Succession planning is commonly defined as the process of passing a farm from one generation to the next. Done properly the outcome should provide clarity over the future of the…

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LAND MARKETS

7 things we know about the 2022 farmland market

The strength of the UK land market remains clear to see in 2022, with huge demand and wealthy investors combining with limited supply to produce competitive bidding and high values.…

LAND MARKETS

Land prices in England up one-third on average in past decade

Land values across England increased by an average of 36% between 2011 and 2021, according to Strutt & Parker. Agents say they are experiencing the strongest farmland market since prices…

LAND MARKETS

UK forestry market value jumps almost 25% to more than £260m

The increased interest in planting trees to combat climate change has resulted in a huge jump in the UK forestry market’s demand and values. The Forestry Market report from Savills…

LAND MARKETS

Leisure property market booming from staycation demand

Individuals, investors and corporate buyers are all keen to capitalise on the recent surge in demand for holiday accommodation and leisure activities in the UK. Leisure properties cover anything that…

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News

LAND MARKETS

Global farmland market: Values and opportunities overseas

Land values are rising fast in many regions around the world due to low supply, high demand, rising commodity prices and an increased focus on food production. The UK is…

TENANCIES AND RENTS

New rules proposed for large-scale land sales in Scotland

The Scottish government has announced plans to introduce new regulations covering the sale of land holdings larger than 3,000ha to give local communities a greater say in how land is…

LAND MARKETS

Compulsory purchase plans risk short-changing landowners

Proposed changes to make the compulsory purchase regime faster and more efficient will see landowners forced to sell their land below market value, the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (CAAV)…

LAND MARKETS

Livestock and mixed farms on offer in England and Scotland

Several holdings with the potential to be used for livestock, arable or mixed farming enterprises are on offer across England and Scotland. Some larger units are joining the busy summer…

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LAND MARKETS

Large Lincolnshire arable estate selling in lots

One of the largest commercial arable holdings to come to market in Lincolnshire for 20 years is being sold off in several lots to a variety of buyers. Rainthorpe Farms,…

LAND MARKETS

Video: Farming family sells estate after 70 years

Succession planning is commonly defined as the process of passing a farm from one generation to the next. Done properly the outcome should provide clarity over the future of the…

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VIDEO & PICTURES: Stunning Leicestershire dairy farm for sale

Property agent Howkins & Harrison is selling a 235-acre Leicestershire state-of-the-art dairy unit that will seriously whet the appetite of all milk producers. The firm's Jeff Paybody says Ridgefield Farm at…

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BUSINESS

Landowner-led development series

Landowners may live with the consequences of their development decisions for years to come. "Legacy developments" allow landowners to exert a certain level of control in the design, construction and…

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