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All the latest news, industry insights and updates from Team AB.
Market Update
I have lost count of the number of times that I have been asked how the market is over the last few months. This question probably rises from the political changes that we have seen in the UK and the recent budget that has certainly raised some eyebrows. The full breakdown of the budget is […]
Richard Furnival gives his thoughts on the recent budget for the Farmers and Landowners
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has delivered her Autumn Budget after weeks of speculation and it’s fair to say this Budget has sent huge shockwaves through the rural sector and could have major long-term implications for both landowners and farmers. To me it feels a poorly thought-out budget and a clear signal that farming, and the rural […]
CSS Capital Grants – Boundaries, trees and orchards
As part of the three year standalone capital grant agreements (SCG), there are four main groups of options. One of the groups focuses on boundary improvements and tree and orchard creation. Within this group there are 27 options to choose from. Below are some of the popular options chosen: Popular boundary options In addition to […]
Standalone Capital Grant Applications: An Overview
Standalone capital grants SCG aim to help farmers and land managers cover the cost of items that deliver specific environmental benefits. Applications are open all year around and agreements are for a period of 3 years. Within these three years you must carry out the works and payment and then make a claim. Capital grants […]
Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 – Changes to Succession Rules
The eligibility and suitability tests associated with ‘succession’ for tenancies under the Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 (AHA 1986) have changed in accordance with the Agriculture Act 2020. These changes took effect from 1st September 2024. Before assessing the succession rules, it must first be confirmed that the specific tenancy in question benefits from rights to […]
Green Belt, Grey Belt or Brownfield: potential new development opportunities
The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) sets out the Government’s planning policies and how these are expected to be applied at a local level. The main focus of the proposals is on boosting the national supply of housing, with a headline target of delivering 1.5 million new homes over the next five years, this will […]
Renters’ Rights Bill – What Do You Need to Know?
Following the election in July, the Renters’ Rights Bill has been a main objective for the new Labour Government, being in their election manifesto. Their aim is to give greater rights to private renters, balancing the power between landlords and tenants; this includes the ‘abolishment’ of Section 21 notices. It is now time for landlords […]
Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) – Expanded Offer Update
The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) have released the first ‘Endorsed Action’, being GRH6; ‘Manage priority habitat species-rich grassland’. This is a 5-year SFI action that pays £646 per hectare/year. This action will need to be ‘endorsed’ by a Natural England adviser. The adviser will check that the land you want to complete the action on […]
Introduction to Apprentices and the Apprentice Programme
September has brought along the start of my five-year Rural Enterprise and Land Management (REALM) Degree Apprenticeship. Both myself and fellow Trainee Surveyor, Grace Allen from our Cumbria Office, will be completing this Apprenticeship at Harper Adams University whilst working and being supported by Armitstead Barnett as our employer. The Degree Apprenticeship programme aims to […]
Capital Gains Tax – Budget Day looms
You have no doubt heard that the new Government are set to announce their first Budget on 30 October 2024. Whilst the Government have confirmed their pledge not to increase income tax, VAT, or National Insurance, the current deficit means changes to Capital Gains Tax (CGT) and Inheritance Tax (IHT) are likely. Here we take […]
New home for Christmas
Imagine moving into a new home for Christmas…well you can! Armitstead Barnett is proud to be working with some of the very best developers in the area, luxurious finishes, attention to detail, 10 year warranties and excellent service are just some of the reasons why a new home could be for you. We have sites […]
Changes in EPC Regulations – what to expect
EPC’s are essential in both the letting and residential sale of property – and the laws surrounding this are set to change. You may have come across the term ‘EPC’, referring to an Energy Performance Certificate of a specific dwelling. This gives information about a property’s energy efficiency and carbon dioxide emissions, rated bands A-G, […]
