East Anglia accounts for a quarter of all farmland sold in 2018
East Anglia accounted for 25% of the farmland sold in England during 2018, according to latest research from Savills.
Land prices ease amid ongoing uncertainty
Farmland prices eased by almost 2% during the three months to October, according to the latest figures from Knight Frank.
Farmland values rise – but market getting tougher
The farmland market in England is getting tougher – despite rising average values over the first half of 2018, according to land and property specialists Strutt & Parker.
Six ‘easy’ benchmarks to get ready for Brexit
Arable farmers looking to get their business into best shape ahead of Brexit are being encouraged to look at six ‘easy to calculate’ management benchmarks as a useful starting point.
Redundant farm buildings find new lease of life as industrial units
A shortage of industrial and distribution space is creating opportunities for farmers to boost their income, says Edward Tabner.
More options to convert farm buildings into homes
A relaxation of planning rules is set to give farmers more options when it comes to converting agricultural buildings into family homes.
Landowners warned against one-sided telecoms deals
Land and property owners should refuse to sign any templated telecoms agreement for siting a mobile phone mast or other communications infrastructure on their property after the new Telecoms Code took effect last month.
Nervous but resilient land market as 2018 beckons
Tight supplies are likely to help sustain land values going into 2018, with uncertainty and good local advice providing opportunities for both buyers and sellers, suggests David Jones, head of agency at property professionals Robinson & Hall.
Farmland values harden as supply tightens
Farmland values show signs of firming on the back of tight supplies and strong interest from non-farmers and tax-driven buyers during the third quarter of 2017.
Business advisers launch region’s newest professional firm
Two of the region’s most respected farm business advisers have joined forces to form a new firm of chartered surveyors and agricultural valuers.
