The Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (CAAV) have recently launched their new 'Route to Rural' campaign which aims to encourage more people to consider careers within the rural sector. CAAV Secretary & Adviser, Jeremy Moody said, "Today, we have more Fellows and more Probationers than ever before, yet members are overflowing with work...

This land sale offers an opportunity to purchase a useful block of mowing and grazing land with excellent roadside access. There is a small area of mature woodland which is unfenced from one of the parcels of land which provides excellent shelter for livestock, but could equally be fenced off to create a small woodland parcel.The land benefits from...

Sitting in a desirable rural location just a stone's throw away from the Lake District National Park and within walking distance of the picturesque village of Greystoke, you will find Greenthwaite Hall and Greenthwaite Hall Cottage. These striking Grade II* Listed properties date back to the 16th century. Both properties would benefi...

The statutory tests for tenancy succession in both England & Wales changed after 1st September 2024. Succession can only be gained under the Agricultural Holdings Act (1986) for certain individuals, with an appropriate tenancy, on the death or retirement of the tenant. The policy background for the recent change is the aim to support improved p...

The sale of Scarside offers a rare opportunity to purchase a smallholding with the opportunity to develop the property as the Purchaser would wish. The majority of the holding lies within the Lake District National Park. Currently the farmhouse has planning permission to be extended into the adjacent barn to provide an extensive, spacious modern pr...

Hopefully by now those who claim BPS should be in receipt of their first instalment of the de-linked BPS payment, which the RPA commenced paying from 1st August.Originally the balance of payment due for 2024 was due to be made, as in previous years, from 1st December but the RPA announced earlier in the year that in order to help farmers with their...

Agricultural land prices in the North West area, particularly Cumbria, have demonstrated notable movement over recent years, reflecting the broader economic trends and regional differences. This article provides an overview of the current state of agricultural land prices in the region, highlighting recent developments and market trends. Current Ma...

With over 100 new actions due to be launched under the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) expanded offer for 2024, it is beneficial to review potential capital works under the Countryside Stewardship Capital Grants that will compliment and support your chosen SFI actions. The Countryside Stewardship Capital Grant is a standalone scheme, being rena...

Consultation 8th July - 9th September 2024 The changing of the guard at Whitehall has begun in earnest. The Planning & Housing department as of yesterday (8th July) are pushing planning authorities to move quickly to find land for housing. The first news out of the gate in terms of local development here in Cumbria is that the Westmorland ...

 A Woodland Management Plan (WMP) is the first key step in not only securing the necessary felling and thinning consents to manage woodland/forestry for the duration of the WMP (10 years), but also paves the way to accessing other funding through Countryside Stewardship (CS) Higher Tier application for woodland options, associated supplements,...

The announcement of the expanded and improved Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) brings further opportunities for farmers and landowners. The expanded Sustainable Farming Incentive Scheme is due to open for applications in July and will include options previously available in the Countryside Stewardship Mid-Tier, as well as actions announced at th...

We are extremely pleased to bring to the market a traditional Lakeland farm extending to approximately 128 acres, together with a three bedroom farmhouse, four bedroom farm cottage and a range of modern and traditional buildings and common rights. This property offers a rare opportunity to purchase a well equipped Lakeland farm located in the north...

After what seems to have been the longest, wettest Spring in recent years, hopefully the weather has turned a corner and things are starting to slowly dry up and we can look forward to some warmer, drier days as we head towards summer. Alongside the cold, wet Spring here at PFK Rural, for the first year since 2005, Spring has not been filled with a...

We're pleased to announce that James Martin of PFK Rural has recently been successful in passing his final APC exam and is now a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors!  We hope that you join us in congratulating James on this fantastic achievement and significant milestone in his career.

PFK Rural are delighted to announce that Myles Fletcher will be joining the team as a Graduate Surveyor as from the 22nd April 2024. Originally from South Yorkshire, Myles graduated in Rural Enterprise and Land Management from Harper Adams University in 2022. During his studies Myles became a student member of the CAAV and has worked in both the li...

Recent court findings have confirmed that landlords have severe problems in enforcing Section 21 Notices to end a residential tenancy. These are called no fault Notices and enable a landlord to recover their property without providing a reason for doing so. It is considered by Housing Association data that nearly a quarter of private rented homes d...

PFK Rural are starting 2024 with more good news, a new member of staff and Director of the company is soon to join. James Pyrah starts his new role on 1st April, having spent just over a year working for the Duchy of Lancaster, and now with 9 years experience in the industry, PFK Rural are delighted to have secured his signature. James originally t...

New agroforestry actions have been announced for Countryside Stewardship (CS) and the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI). These supplement the existing agroforestry offers already available through both the English Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO) and current CS options. They provide farmers and landowners with greater flexibility when incorporating...

Our annual grass let auction will be held at 1pm on Thursday 4th April 2024 at Penrith Auction Mart. The catalogue can be viewed below: Download PDF File Here

The Basic Payment Scheme and Entitlements are now a thing of the past and, as of the 1st January 2024, the new payment regime came into force and going forward, all subsidy monies will be paid under the Delinked Payment Scheme. As has been written about before, all BPS claimants will have been awarded a Delinked payment and this has been calculated...