Farmland market levels out after year of political and economic turmoil
The value of farmland appears to be levelling out after two years of gradual decline, according to the latest figures from Strutt & Parker.
Landowners summit aims to ease rural housing crisis
Landowners will be treated to a high profile mix of speakers at the first ever housing summit designed for the private rural housing sector.
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.