Rural sector still attractive to overseas buyers
Hotspots remain despite a dip in farmland values, says Jack Cook.
Landlords demand review of energy efficiency standards
Rural landlords have called on the government to urgently clarify its plans to review minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES) set to be introduced next year.
New business review service helps farmers prepare for Brexit
Rural consultants and land agents Brown & Co have introduced a new service to help individual farmers and agricultural businesses prepare for the possible impacts of Brexit.
Farmland prices set to tighten during Brexit negotiations
Demand for farmland in Great Britain has further decreased, having now been declining for the last 18 months, according to the latest figures.
Under pressure: income remains tight from contract farming agreements
Income earned by farmers and contractors from contract farming agreements remains under pressure, confirm provisional results for harvest 2016.
‘Norfolk scholars’ attend Oxford Farming Conference
Two local farmers attended last month’s Oxford Farming Conference courtesy of the Norfolk Scholar programme, which is run by the Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association in association with property consultants Bidwells.
Squeeze on farm profits means variable land prices
Farmland market continues to show extreme variability – but price is only part of the story, says Michael Fiddes.
Rural leaders say fly-tipping crackdown must continue
Rural leaders are urging local councils to continue a pre-Christmas crackdown against fly-tipping – urging them to target criminals who illegally dump rubbish in the countryside.
Property markets have recovered from Brexit vote, says CAAV
Rural property markets are continuing to function as normal, despite the shock of the Brexit vote, says the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers.
Diversification focus at planning event
Farmers and landowners considering diversifying their businesses in order to create an extra income stream are being invited to a special CLA event about rural development.