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Strutt & Parker have been at the forefront of the estates and farms market for over 130 years. We have...
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John Clegg & Co is the specialist forestry & woodland division of Strutt & Parker. Our specialist forestry and woodland...
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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...
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The Planning Team work alongside landowners, institutional clients and the development industry to unlock the planning potential of land and...
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Keeping abreast of trends in markets and demographics is key to running successful rural businesses. Whether it is looking for...
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Land Business Update | Week Commencing 26 May 2025
Farming & food Higher Level Stewardship (HLS) payment rates increased for many options (England) Rates will increase by around 34% for each option, bringing them more in line with rates paid by the Countryside Stewardship and Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) schemes but still below them for many options. The rates had not been increased for […]
In the Know: Understanding the proposed domestic EPC and MEES reforms
The Government is proposing stricter Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) in the private-rented sector, along with significant reforms to the Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) regime. This means landlords are facing a number of potential changes which will require careful planning in terms of what to invest in energy efficiency improvements and when. The proposals may […]
Tips and tools for successful farm succession planning
Succession planning has become more important than ever for farming families following the changes to the inheritance tax regime, but conversations need to be focused on more than just tax and the transfer of assets. It requires a two-pronged approach – alongside tax considerations there needs to be equal focus on the management of the […]
Land Business Update | Week Commencing 12 May 2025
Farming & food UK – US trade agreement (UK) In one of the first trade agreements that the US has signed recently, the UK government says that the framework that it has agreed has protected our farmers and established a number of useful principles – reciprocity, no reduction of standards – on which to negotiate […]
Update on 2025 Farming Equipment and Technology Fund grants
The Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF), which provides grants for machinery, equipment and technology items which will help to cut costs and drive efficiency, opens for applications on 29 May 2025. Funding is available to farmers in England under three themes – productivity, slurry management and animal health and welfare – with a total […]
Land Business Update | Week Commencing 7 April 2025
Rural economy & property Renters’ Rights Bill – time to prepare (England) The Renters’ Rights Bill aims to ensure a fair balance between strengthening the rights of tenants and preserving landlords’ ability to manage their properties effectively. The proposed legislation has yet to complete its passage through Parliament, but we are not anticipating any significant […]
In the know: Renters’ Rights Bill – key questions answered
The Renters’ Rights Bill aims to ensure a fair balance between strengthening the rights of tenants and preserving landlords’ ability to manage their properties effectively. The proposed legislation has yet to complete its passage through Parliament, but we are not anticipating any significant changes to the wording, and it is expected to become law within […]
Take 5…Farms, estates and famous fishing beats for sale
Spring is here which means the farm and estate market is starting to pick up pace. There is an amazing diversity in the properties currently coming to the market. We bring you a round-up of five of our recent launches: Michaelchurch Estate, Herefordshire The Michaelchurch Estate is one of the most significant rural holdings to […]
Land Business Update | Week Commencing 24 March 2025
Rural economy & property Spring statement – watch the June spending review for changes to Defra’s budget There were, as far as we can see, no new or unexpected changes that affect farming or rural businesses. There were some (anticipated) changes to welfare and defence spending but not many tax changes. The main event for […]
Environmental Business Update | March 2025
Policy & legislation Land use consultation – starting a national conversation The Government has issued a 12-week consultation on a Land Use Framework for England which seeks to establish the principles, data and tools which can be used to improve decision-making about the competing pressures for land. It estimates that the total land use […]
SFI update – what we know and where next for farmers?
Defra has shocked the rural sector with its decision to close the window for applications to the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI), but what does this mean for farmers moving forward? The following is a summary of the key details of the announcement along with some thoughts on its far-reaching implications: Defra closed the window for […]
Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) reports explained
Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) is the system used for grading the quality of agricultural land in England and Wales, with its primary function being to inform decision making about the appropriate sustainable development of land. The planning system is broadly designed to protect the ‘best and most versatile’ (BMV) agricultural land from significant, inappropriate or […]
Land Business Update | Week Commencing 10 March 2025
Farming & food Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme closed with no notice and now being ‘reset’ The government caused a lot of anger and consternation when it closed the scheme on Tuesday 11 March. It said that more farmers had applied than in previous years and so the budget limit had been reached. There are […]
Land Business Update | Week Commencing 24 February 2025
Rural economy & property Update on grants and rural policy in England The Secretary of State Steve Reed and his team made a number of positive announcements at the NFU Conference. Here are the ones we think are most important: ELM capital grants – all 4,000 applications that were held up will be processed and […]
In the Know: Hedgerow management rules – an update
Hedgerows play an important role in the countryside. Traditionally they were used to mark boundaries and contain livestock, but now their wider role is much more recognised. They reduce flooding. They control soil erosion and protecting fields from wind. They act as a barrier to fertilisers and pesticides entering water. And, of course, they are […]
In the Know: The Land Use Framework explained
In the Know: The Land Use Framework explained The Government has issued a 12-week consultation on a Land Use Framework for England which seeks to establish the principles, data and tools which can be used to improve decision-making about the competing pressures for land. It is hoped that the framework will help landowners, farmers, local […]
Land Business Update | Week Commencing 10 February 2025
Farming & food EU’s draft ‘Vision for Agriculture & Food’ provides roadmap for farm policy It is always interesting to see what other countries are doing and a leaked draft of the EU’s policy, which is still subject to change before it is officially published and then negotiated, has a number of main themes: Direct […]
In the Know: Top tips on staying compliant with SFI rules
Defra announced on 11 March 2025 that it would no longer be accepting new applications to the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme. However, existing agreements will continue and the following rules still apply to those. Details of a revised SFI are expected in the summer. Tens of thousands of farmers in England have now signed […]
Land Business Update | Week Commencing 27 January 2025
Farming & food Farm Rents in England in 2023/24 The average rent for a Farm Business Tenancy (FBT), across all farm types, rose by 3% in the year to 28 February 2024, according to the latest data from Defra. The data comes from the Farm Business Survey sample of 1,373 farms but the sample for […]
What is coming down the line in terms of farming policy in 2025?
It feels like 2025 will be a big year for farming, food and land use policy. The Government has promised to consult on and publish at least three new plans and strategies – the farming roadmap, the food strategy and the land use framework. Plus, there is likely to be much more debate about the […]
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28 May 2025
Scottish Estate Market Review | Spring 2025
The Scottish estate market has seen a shift back towards public, rather than off-market, sales over the past year, according to latest analysis from Strutt & Parker. According to the firm’s annual Scottish Estate Market Review, just a third of estates sold privately in 2024, compared with 57% in 2023. Robert McCulloch, Head of Estates […]
Robert McCulloch
The Forest Market Review 2024
Simon Hart
Scottish Farmland Market Review 2024
Douglas Orr
