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Tips for buying and selling land with natural capital potential
Landholdings with natural capital potential have increased significantly in value in recent years, with several high-profile, high-value transactions taking place, particularly in Scotland. Buyers have ranged from investors and corporate businesses to families interested in entering the UK carbon markets, offsetting emissions, as well as delivering biodiversity improvements and adding social value to local communities. […]
How to avoid unnecessary delays when selling a farm
Selling your farm or a block of land can be a complex process and careful preparation is critical to avoid some of the pitfalls. This not only involves thinking through how best to present and market your farm, but also asking the right questions about who to involve in the process and when. Making sure […]
English Estates & Farmland Market Review | Spring 2024
The volume of farmland available in England has started to creep up, with vendors being a combination of landowners seeking to cash in on record high values, retire or reduce levels of debt. Out latest analysis shows that 7,400 acres have been publicly marketed in the first three months of 2024, which is 6% more […]
Scottish Estate Market Review | Spring 2024
The number of Scottish estates bought by institutional investors, charities and corporate bodies dropped in 2023, according to latest analysis. Our annual Scottish Estate Market Review shows that demand remained strong with 23 Scottish estates selling during the year – the same as in 2022 – achieving an average sale price of £7.5m. Although this […]
Scottish Farmland Market Review | Winter 2023/24
Arable land values in Scotland continued to rise in 2023, while the price of upland pasture suitable for afforestation fell back as forestry investors became more selective. Analysis of data from the past 12 months shows that the Scottish farmland market performed well in 2023, despite higher interest rates, poor weather and lack of clarity about […]
English Estates & Farmland Market Review | Winter 2023/24
Farmland continued to be an attractive investment in 2023, despite higher interest rates, the challenging weather and a squeeze on farm profitability. Strutt & Parker’s Farmland Database – which records the sale of all farms, estates and blocks of publicly marketed land in England over 100 acres in size – shows high prices have continued […]
Implementing Biodiversity Net Gain – where are we now?
Need to know: BNG is becoming mandatory for most developments from 1 February 2024, requiring a 10% BNG to be achieved onsite or offsite. Developers will be legally required to submit a biodiversity gain plan after planning consent has been given for a development by the local planning authority. Once the plan is approved, the BNG […]
English Estates & Farmland Market Review | Autumn 2023
The average value of arable land in England has plateaued following eight successive quarters of sustained growth. Our Farmland Database, which records the details of all farms, estates and blocks of publicly marketed farmland over 100 acres, shows the average value of arable land sold so far in 2023 is £10,900/acre. This is slightly lower […]
English Estates & Farmland Market Review | Summer 2023
The average value of arable land in England reached a new record high of £11,100/acre during the first half of 2023. Our Farmland Database, which records the details of all farms, estates and blocks of publicly marketed farmland over 100 acres, shows the average value of arable land rose by 2% during the first six […]
Viticulture Report highlights investment into UK wine sector
Welcome to our new Viticulture Report, which has been produced by our Viticulture and Research teams and includes the estimate that just under £480 million has been invested in vineyards and wineries over the past five years, as interest in English wine explodes. We have modelled the level of capital investment in the UK wine […]
Defra opens door for farm buyers to claim delinked payments
New guidance from Defra has highlighted that where a farm has recently sold then the reference amount on which delinked payments will be based can be transferred to the new owner. Delinked payments will apply from 2024 and will be calculated based on an average of a farmer’s Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) receipts in 2020, […]
English Estates & Farmland Market Review | Spring 2023
The average value of arable land in England has risen to a record of £10,800/acre, with strong interest from private and institutional investors pushing up prices. Our Farmland Database records the sale of all farms, estates and blocks of publicly marketed land in England over 100 acres. It is constantly updated as we receive new […]
Scottish estate market slightly cooled in 2022, but prices remain high
The market for Scottish estates cooled slightly in 2022, with fewer, but larger, estates put up for sale, although prices remained significantly higher than they were two years ago. Strutt & Parker’s latest annual Scottish Estate Market Review shows the number of transactions fell by 18% in 2022, with the gross cumulative sum spent on […]
Scottish Farmland Market Review | Spring 2023
Farmland values in Scotland remain strong with demand robust across all farm types. Analysis of data from the past 12 months shows that overall land prices increased during the first half of 2022, although they flattened off in the autumn. The average value of prime arable land on the east coast was £9,500/acre, but varied […]
English Estates & Farmland Market Review – Winter 2022/2023
Strutt & Parker’s Farmland Database shows the price of farmland in England has reached record levels. The average price of arable farmland in England rose by 12% in 2022 to reach £10,600/acre – £600/acre more than the previous peak of the market in 2014 / 15. Meanwhile, the average price of pasture land rose by […]
Strutt & Parker to assist Scottish Land Commission with market insight
Strutt & Parker will be providing insight for a new report commissioned by the Scottish Land Commission on the rural land market in Scotland. The Commission has been monitoring how the rural land market is changing, to better understand the impact of increased levels of demand from non-farming investors keen to produce carbon and biodiversity credits. It […]
Q & A on the agricultural land market
What’s the sentiment in the farmland market in England? The farmland market is more dynamic than it has been for many years, with prices rising as demand outstrips supply. Average arable prices in England rose to £9,800/acre by the end of Q3 2022 – the highest they have been since 2015 – with more than […]
English Estates & Farmland Market Review – Autumn 2022
Farmland is climbing in value with the average price of arable land in England forecast to reach £10,000/acre by the end of the year. Analysis of Strutt & Parker’s Farmland Database, which records the details of all farms, estates and blocks of publicly marketed farmland in England over 100 acres, shows that more than 50% […]
English Estates & Farmland Market Review – Summer 2022
Farms and estates are being snapped up by buyers more quickly than for several years as demand continues to outstrip supply. Analysis of Strutt & Parker’s Farmland Database, which records the details of all farms, estates and blocks of publicly marketed farmland over 100 acres, shows that nearly half of the farms marketed this year […]
Strongest market for farmland since 2015
Arable land values in England have jumped by more than a third over the past decade, with further prices rises anticipated, despite new pressures presented by recent interest rate rises and inflation. Land agents are seeing the strongest farmland market since prices peaked in 2015, with most farms and estates launched this Spring going under […]
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