Notes from the Field

Today, the Chancellor introduced significant alterations to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR), which will greatly affect farmers and landowners. Effective from… Read More »Autumn Budget 2024

Much has been made about the new BNG rules, and we have had enquiries from clients considering taking some of their land out of agricultural… Read More »Biodiversity Net Gain – Should we do it?

When a marriage or long-term relationship ends, one of the key financial issues that often comes up is the need to value property assets. Courts… Read More »Matrimonial Valuations

Three major farm carbon calculators highlighted in the Defra Report “Harmonisation of Carbon Accounting Tools for Agriculture – SCF0129” have signed a Memorandum of Understanding… Read More »Carbon Calculations for Agriculture

The Home Office has released updated guidance for landlords’ right to rent checks, effective June 21, 2024. This guidance applies to all residential landlords in… Read More »LANDLORDS! Changes to Right to Rent Checks

A growing part of our business is valuations for Charities Act purposes; especially of churches and church owned property. We have carried out inspections and… Read More »Charities Act Valuations: A brief guide

Clients are reminded that there are just ten days left if you are planning to put a woodland creation application in for the 1024-1025 planting… Read More »Woodland Creation Deadline

Ever wondered how surveyors are able to keep on top of the market conditions and advise on property values? One of the key resources for… Read More »House Prices – whats happening?

The RPA has made some temporary changes to help those struggling to meet the requirements of their Countryside Stewardship (CS), Environmental Stewardship (ES), Sustainable Farming… Read More »Temporary Adjustments to Agri-Environment Schemes

Following a hugely enjoyable and insightful thirteen-month stint at Greenslade Taylor Hunt, which really helped to broaden my experience, I am delighted to confirm that… Read More »Open for Business!