This month Fraser Wilson focuses on the term “Agricultural Occupancy Condition” An Agricultural Occupancy Condition (AOC), also known as an Agricultural Tie, restricts the occupancy of a property to specific persons. The wording of the exact clause in each case can differ, however, generally they will state that “the occupation of a dwelling will be limited to […]

The government announced that the stamp duty rates are to return to normal from 1st October 2021.  Stamp duty and land tax is the tax you pay when you purchase land or property.  The amount due will depend on the price of your property and the reason for buying it.  Since July 2020 there has been a […]

It’s that time of year when many of us turn our heads to a new start, a new term and a chance to catch up on jobs around the house now there’s a little more time. Perhaps it’s an opportunity to take stock of where you are: thinking of moving?  You could be in your […]

After a slow start to the farmland market in early 2021 the second and third quarters have seen a flurry of new agricultural instructions; this is echoed by a recent study published by Farmers Weekly, which stated that almost four times more land was brought to the market in Q2 compared to quarter Q1 and double […]

What is AMC?  AMC stands for Agricultural Mortgage Corporation and is a subsidiary of the Lloyds banking group, a bank that specialises in Agricultural lending including long term mortgages and loans.  We may be able to assist those looking to invest in the agricultural sector.   As AMC Agents, we would be pleased to discuss any agricultural […]

We market and sell the full spectrum of rural property, from one-bedroom cottages to fully-equipped working farms and from bare agricultural land to traditional farmhouses with outbuildings and 5 – 20 acres.  Finance can be utilised to help fund rural property purchases; however different financing options need to be considered in different scenarios.  We often […]

The boroughs of South Preston, including Lostock Hall, Leyland and Bamber Bridge, falling under the jurisdiction of South Ribble Borough Council, provide a range of fantastic benefits but the connectivity particularly is unrivalled. Having spent most of my childhood in the home counties, I moved up to Lancashire some two years ago.  As some whose […]

Traditionally, the market quietens through August and picks up again in September, as Autumn is in the air, children return to school and focus shifts toward the end of the year.  Many people decide they want to move before Christmas.  If this is you, or you are contemplating moving within the next 12 months, let’s […]

Typically, we see the market quieten a little at this time of year, as many are enjoying the Summer holiday season.  We have seen far more people staying in the Country to enjoy their holidays, and many spending much more time at home. For many, home has become so much more important in the last […]

As we are well into August it seems a good time to reflect on the year so far.  On the property front we have seen a strong demand for rural properties and this market has remained buoyant after the nil rate band, which had been temporarily increased to £500,000, was reduced to £250,000 from 1st […]