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The Rural Hub is the place to find information, advice and the latest research on all aspects of land, estate and farm management.

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Specialisms

As you consider your future strategy, having access to the right expertise and information is crucial. Our teams cover every service and discipline within the rural sector; grounded in excellent farming and land management fundamentals, we are underpinned by the wider financial and property expertise of the BNP Paribas Group.

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Managing Estates & Land

Strutt & Parker’s national land management team provides strategic business advice and practical management services to clients including private estates,...

Farming

Our experienced and knowledgeable farming team can help make you become more profitable and efficient by offering practical and realistic...

Estates & Farms Agency

Strutt & Parker have been at the forefront of the estates and farms market for over 130 years. We have...

Forestry & Woodland

John Clegg & Co is the specialist forestry & woodland division of Strutt & Parker. Our specialist forestry and woodland...

Environmental

Strutt & Parker’s environmental land management advice is delivered with an eye firmly on the bigger picture and with a...

Energy

Rural Ambitions

Managing Rural Housing

Our services are tailored to each client and range from advising on the regulations affecting residential tenancies, through to a...

Viticulture

Strutt & Parker’s viticulture group are the market leaders in identifying and securing land suitable for vines through purchases or...

Rural Connectivity

Strutt & Parker's unrivalled telecoms group acts for landowners only and never for telecommunications operators. With dedicated local specialists, we...

Client Accounting & Taxation

Our land & property accounting and bookkeeping department works closely with our taxation team, who uniquely combine rural and agricultural...

Estates Development & Planning

The Planning Team work alongside landowners, institutional clients and the development industry to unlock the planning potential of land and...

Future Trends

Keeping abreast of trends in markets and demographics is key to running successful rural businesses. Whether it is looking for...

Research

Our in-house rural research team reviews the latest information and trends and produces briefing papers for clients and for our...

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Latest Articles

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Land Business Update | Week Commencing 17 November 2025

Farming & food Global food systems pushing the planet beyond safe environmental boundaries – “the science is undeniable” The latest report from the EAT-Lancet Commission, which is a collaboration of health, agriculture and environmental scientists, reaffirmed its ‘Planetary Health Diet’, which recommends a shift toward largely plant-based diets with moderate amounts of animal-source foods. The […]

Research
Land Business Update

20.11.2025

7 mins

Phased introduction of Renters’ Rights Act to start on 1 May 2026

The Renters’ Rights Act will be implemented in three phases, with the first changes taking effect from 1 May 2026. The Government has confirmed the following timetable for the rollout of the new legislation, which received Royal Assent in October 2025: Phase One From 1 May 2026, the key changes are: Phase Two From late 2026: […]

Managing Rural Housing
Policies and regulations

17.11.2025

2 mins

Natural capital markets – an at-a-glance guide

Every corporate business in the UK is under growing pressure to measure the impact of their operations on climate change and biodiversity and to take steps to reduce it. Nature-based solutions are one way for them to meet both their regulatory obligations and voluntary sustainability goals, while at the same time opening up new revenue […]

Environmental
Carbon Credits
Natural Capital

12.11.2025

1 min

Land Business Update | Week Commencing 5 November 2025

Farming & food A third of British farmers made no profit in past year (UK) 35% of the farmers surveyed for a report for McCain Foods said that they made a loss or were breaking even. The report states that 51% of farmers have considered leaving the industry in the past year due to financial […]

Research
Land Business Update

07.11.2025

6 mins

Grant support for environmental enhancement (England)

The closure of key Government schemes like the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) and Capital Grants has created uncertainty in the funding landscape for farmers and landowners. These changes, along with the reductions in Basic Payment Schemes have left a gap in accessible agri-environmental funding at a time when demand for nature recovery and climate resilience […]

Farming
Managing Estates & Land
Grants
Environmental schemes

06.11.2025

12 mins

Renters’ Rights Act is here – are you prepared?

The Renters’ Rights Bill has now received Royal Assent, marking the most significant overhaul of the private rented sector in decades. It is a pivotal moment, bringing substantial changes for landlords across three key areas: rent review procedures, length of occupation and administrative requirements. It is important to note that the majority of the Act is not […]

Research
Managing Rural Housing
Landlord & Tenant Issues

29.10.2025

3 mins

Land Business Update | Week Commencing 13 October 2025

Farming & food UK tractor registrations increase for first time in nine months (UK) Registrations in September 2025 were slightly higher than those in September 2024, according to data from the Agricultural Engineers Association. This is a positive sign after registration numbers had previously fallen in every month in 2025 compared with the year before. […]

Research
Land Business Update

21.10.2025

7 mins

Health & safety update | October 2025

Welcome to this quarter’s health & safety update. As we head into the latter part of the year, there’s no shortage of change and challenge across our industry — from ongoing safety concerns in agriculture to new legislation affecting landlords and property managers. In this edition, we take a look at the rise in farming […]

Research
Land Business Update

20.10.2025

4 mins

In the know: UK home energy efficiency grants and incentives

Wondering what grants or funding may be available to improve the energy efficiency of your home or rental property? There is a selection of grant schemes and incentives available across Great Britian designed to cut energy bills, boost comfort, and prepare properties for a low-carbon future. The value of the support can range from a […]

Managing Rural Housing
Grants

20.10.2025

8 mins

Farm succession planning: The overlooked pitfalls of IHT gifting

Lifetime gifting of farm or estate assets through Potentially Exempt Transfers (PETs) can be a valuable tool for succession and Inheritance Tax (IHT) planning. While your solicitor and accountant can guide you through the legal and financial implications, it is equally important to acknowledge the practical and human consequences of transferring assets between generations. Tax […]

Farming
Inheritance Tax

08.10.2025

5 mins

Land Business Update | Week Commencing 30 September 2025

Farming & food Agricultural land use in England (England) Defra has published the latest data on land use, for the year ending on 1 June 2025. The main points are: The proportion of England’s total area used for agriculture has barely changed in the past ten years, remaining at 68-69%. The total croppable area has […]

Research
Land Business Update

06.10.2025

6 mins

Farmers face further labour cost pressures, as wages in other sectors climb

Rising wages across the wider economy are putting labour costs back in the spotlight for farmers and landowners. Although many farming and land-based businesses are under financial strain, rising private and public sector wages and increases in the National Living Wage mean employers are under pressure to keep pace. Minimum pay levels for farmworkers are […]

Farming
Managing Estates & Land
Estate & Land Management

23.09.2025

3 mins

Why accurate valuations are central to IHT planning

The planned changes to Inheritance Tax (IHT) put valuations firmly centre stage for farmers and landowners. What has for many years been covered almost entirely by Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) will soon look very different. With only the first £1m of qualifying property set to attract 100% APR or BPR […]

Estates Development & Planning
Succession Planning
Valuations

22.09.2025

3 mins

Land Business Update | Week commencing 15 September 2025

Farming & food Modelling the impact of IHT reforms on farm profitability (UK) We have modelled the likely liability and affordability of the proposed changes to inheritance tax on a range of farm sizes. Our modelling assumes farmers will use some of the most straightforward tax-planning steps – such as dividing assets between spouses, restructuring […]

Research
Land Business Update

22.09.2025

6 mins

New modelling shows impact of IHT reforms on profitability

The window is narrowing for farms and estate businesses to prepare for forthcoming inheritance tax (IHT) reforms, with new analysis highlighting the impact on farm profitability for farms of different sizes and performance levels. The draft Finance Bill confirmed changes to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR), due to take effect from […]

Farming
Management

18.09.2025

5 mins

Land Business Update | Week Commencing 1 September 2025

Farming & food An EU trade deal with safeguards for farming (EU) Given UK trade agreements, it’s interesting to see how others are being structured. After 25 years of negotiations, the trade agreement between the EU and the Mercosur countries, which include Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay, has been agreed. Many European farmers are worried […]

Research
Land Business Update

05.09.2025

7 mins

Land Business Update | Week Commencing 18 August 2025

Farming & food Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier – complete the pre-application process to be able to apply Only people who have been invited to apply, received pre-application advice and completed any preparatory work will be able to apply for the new Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT) when it opens for applications in September. Please contact […]

Farming
Land Business Update

22.08.2025

7 mins

Positive changes to Woodland Carbon Code

A new version of the Woodland Carbon Code (WCC) – the quality assurance standard for UK woodland carbon projects – has been published with the early indications looking like the update will be financially and practically beneficial to landowners and land managers alike. Version 3 of the WCC was officially launched on 1 August. However, […]

Forestry & Woodland
Woodland values and investment

22.08.2025

1 min

Counting down to IHT reform: What farms and estates must do now

The window is narrowing for farms and estate businesses to prepare for the forthcoming inheritance tax (IHT) reforms. The recent draft Finance Bill confirmed the planned changes to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR), due to take effect from April 2026. The implications for farming businesses are significant, and while industry bodies […]

Farming
Managing Estates & Land
Inheritance Tax

19.08.2025

2 mins

In the Know: Managing rights of way and permissive paths

Managing public access can present serious challenges for land managers – from livestock worrying and gates left open, to crops damaged by people straying from footpaths. For some, it also means fly-tipping, motorbike damage or general tension with members of the public who may not understand or respect the working nature of the land. The […]

Managing Estates & Land
Government Policy

18.08.2025

8 mins

21 October 2025

English Estates & Farmland Market Review | Autumn 2025

Conditions in the farmland market in England are proving highly variable with some exceptional prices still being paid for land, but average values softening. Analysis of our Farmland Database shows the average price of arable land in the first nine months of the year was £10,400/acre, which is 8% down on the average for the […]

Managing Rural Housing
Estates & Farms Agency
Market Update
Farmland values and investment

Sam Holt

UK winery numbers surge by more than a third in just five years

Viticulture
Estate & Land Management

Nick Watson

Estates & Farm Agency Department

Estates & Farms Agency
Estate & Land Management
Farmland values and investment

Sam Holt

English Estates & Farmland Market Review | Summer 2025

Farming
Market Update

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English Estates & Farmland Market Review | Autumn 2025

Sam Holt

UK winery numbers surge by more than a third in just five years

Nick Watson

Estates & Farm Agency Department

Sam Holt

English Estates & Farmland Market Review | Summer 2025

Sam Holt

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