When is a good time to sell?

As the lighter nights and warmer weather arrive, spring and summer are widely considered the best times to sell any property, and whilst we are big believers in selling when the time is right for the individual, there are advantages to selling in the warmer months.  Buyers can inspect the land and farms to get a good feel for the quality of the crops in the ground and plan farming systems. 

Start the ball rolling by getting a marketing appraisal from one of our team who will not only advise on the value of assets but also identify any parts of the farm or asset that may be suitable for redevelopment or alternative use to ensure you have not missed any opportunities or revenues.

Regardless of when you decide to sell, it’s wise to start preparing well in advance of your chosen launch period.  In doing so, you can ensure your farm or land is ready to hit the market at the right time, with all due diligence in place.  It’s always good to start with looking at the title deeds, who owns what and to check whether there are any restrictions or legal issues to deal with before a sale.  If you have been letting land or property out, ensure the correct notices have been served and you have vacant possession so there are no nasty surprises.

Prior to any launch, it is always a good decision to consult with your legal advisors and accountants armed with our marketing strategy and guides so that they can provide valuable financial and legal advice to mitigate taxation.

There are several factors to consider when it comes to bringing a farm to market, each requiring expert knowledge, advice, and planning.  Here’s why allowing sufficient time can greatly benefit your sale, and how we can help you on this journey.

You can’t compare the selling of an everyday family home to the sale of a farm.  Each sale is completely unique and often complex.  Allow time for planning, how best to package your property.  Think about how your property is presented for sale, we always use drone images and videos, to fully utilise the benefit of digital marketing, people buy with their eyes and farmer buyers are no different – so make sure your property stands out and looks well presented.

We would decide on a strategy for sale that allows for ease of sale with the best possible price upon a successful completion.  Do you sell as whole or is lotting appropriate?  What type of marketing do you chose, Auction, Tender, Private Treaty – we are hugely experienced in all three and we would use our knowledge and experience to guide you on which is the best for you and your property.

Start planning now for a successful 2025 sale, the earlier you start conversations and seek advice, the better positioned you’ll be to achieve your sale goals in 2025.

For confidential advice contact:

Richard Furnival BSc (Hons) MRICS FAAV

Partner

01995 603 180

richard@abarnett.co.uk