Journal
All the latest news, industry insights and updates from Team AB.
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, […]
What’s the overall trend with house prices in Ribble Valley?
Its good news! Over the past year, property prices in Ribble Valley have increased by 2%, adding £5,500 to the value of the average home, according to our July 2024 House Price Index. This growth significantly outpaces the UK average, where prices have only risen by 0.5% since July 2023. The typical home in Ribble […]
PARK FARM DISPERSAL SALE
SATURDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER 2024 Saturday saw the retirement sale on behalf of Bradley Farms Limited, Park Farm, Preesall following the sale of their farm which we were also favoured with the kind instruction. The sale saw excellently maintained larger machinery utilised in conjunction with the operation of a high output intensive dairy farm. Buyers from […]
Open Home Event
On the 7th and 8th September we will be opening up a selection of truly wonderful homes, ranging from cottages to barn conversions, houses to small holdings, we can’t wait to throw the doors open. Our previous, highly successful Open Home Events have ensured that we are giving our clients the best opportunity to sell and […]
