Drawing up a tenancy agreement is often a difficult task – here's what you need to know: The most common form of tenancy used for residential properties is an Assured Shorthold Tenancy, most commonly referred to as an AST. Since 1997 all new tenancies in the UK are Assured Shorthold Tenancies by default unless agreed otherwise. AST's must also meet...
RICS Rural Conference 2021
On Wednesday 7th July 2021, our Land Agency team virtually attended the annual RICS Rural Conference. The agenda focused heavily on the future of the UKs agricultural policy, with key speakers including Victoria Prentis MP, Farming Minister, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Farming, Fisheries and Food, DEFRA and Lord Callanan Parliamentar...
Environment Act 2021
New legislation has been passed which will seek to protect and enhance our environment for future generations. Through the Act, the Government will aim to clean up the country's air, restore natural habitats, increase biodiversity, reduce waste and make better use of our resources. It is hoped that the Act will halt the decline in species by ...
Adding Value with PFK Planning & Development
PFK is the only business of its kind in Cumbria to employ RTPI qualified Chartered Town Planners. Town Planners have the professional skills to understand complex legislation, to find solutions to difficult property-related challenges, to negotiate and advocate for good outcomes and project manage the planning process. This article will take a look...
Self-Build Housing - Solution to the UK Housing Crisis or Grand Design Dream?
The Government recently commissioned an independent review into self-build housing. The Bacon Review, published on 21 August 2021, sets out a range of recommendations for how the delivery of self-build housing can be improved. Among the recommendations contained in the review are a "small sites programme" which would encourage local authorities and...
Land Agency Sales Update Summer 2019
PFK have had a busy few months listing lots of new and exciting properties, some of which can be seen below; The Luham, Edenhall - POA• Grade II Listed farmhouse • Traditional and modern farm buildings • 304.39 acres (123.18 ha) of highly productive arable land and grassland, together with some amenity woodland • The majority of the land benefits f...
Views from the Rural Boundary
With the success of the Covid-19 vaccine programme now very evident, stock prices buoyant and the rather bizarre spring now behind us, a sense of a re...
Agricultural Support Changes - What Does It Mean For You?
As featured in the Farmers Guardian, Jo Edwards warns of the end to direct paymentsWhere has the time gone – no sooner did the New Year start, we find...
Our Guide to Occupancy Clauses
In this week's blog, Kayleigh will provide her insight into occupancy clauses. The existence of a occupancy clause, either local occupancy or agricult...
How to Secure Planning Approval for Residential Development of Agricultural Land
The planning system in England and Wales is supposed to be ‘plan led.’ That means there is a legal requirement for every council in England and Wales ...
Eviction Ban Extended
The ban on bailiff-enforced evictions for private renters has been extended in England and Wales.This will be until February 21 “at least” according t...
Agricultural Transition Plan 2021-2024
The government have published their agricultural transition plan outlining changes which will take place between now and 2024.The plan sets out the fo...
A66 Northern Trans-Pennine Project Update from Highways England (Winter 2020)
Highways England have released their Winter 2020 update for the A66 Northern Trans-Pennine Project, a summary of which is below.The A66 plays an essen...
RPA Announce 2020 Payment Rates
The RPA have published the 2020 payment rates. As they announced in September, the exchange rate was to remain the same as it was in 2019 at £0.89092 ...
Six Month Notice Period For Residential Properties Introduced
This month, Abi Wass, Assistant Land Agent, provides a useful update on new rules introduced for notices on residential properties.Further to changes ...