We are delighted to offer to the rental market by Informal Tender 69.27 acres (28.03 hectares) or thereabout of agricultural land. The land is available on two separate Farm Business Tenancies. Offers to be submitted by 12 noon on Wednesday 15th January 2025. Download PDF File Here Download PDF File Here
This sale of land at Wickerslack close to Shap offers an opportunity to purchase an excellent block of land, which is currently sown down to grass, but could equally be put to arable use. The land benefits from roadside access with mains water present in one parcel. This block of land will be of interest to farmers looking to expand their existing ...
On the afternoon of Monday 11th November 2024, PFK Rural offered for sale an extensive area of the land located at Mosser, Cockermouth. A full auction room witnessed the sale of four Lots and after some rapid bidding the following sales were achieved: Lot 1 extending to 22.41 acres of grazing land reached £100,000 (£4,462 / acre). The second ...
This sale of land at Trainriggs close to Shap offers an opportunity to purchase a good block of a mix of grazing and mowing land which benefits from roadside access. The land is easily accessible from the nearby motorway and to the market towns of Penrith and Kendal. This block of land will be of interest to farmers looking to expand their existing...
Last week, the campaign group Transport Action Network (TAN) lost its bid to bring a High Court legal challenge over the government's approval of the A66 dualling project. The group argues that the project will lead to an increase of 2.7 million tonnes in carbon emissions. However, Mr. Justice Mould dismissed the challenge, stating that it "does no...
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,...