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Planning and development

Planning and development

Land ripe for development is often our clients’ most valuable asset. We help to maximise the potential of your land by advising which agreement best suits your requirements.

We can advise on options, claw-back and uplift agreements, conditional contracts and promotion agreements. During the course of these transactions we would also advise you how best to protect the potential of your retained land.

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Agricultural tenancies

Agricultural tenancies

We draft and negotiate tenancy agreements for agricultural land such as Farm Business Tenancies and grazing licences. We deal with agreements to surrender and notices to quit and offer specialist advice on tenancies under the Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 and...

Auctions

Auctions

We can advise you on selling or buying your property at auction whether as a whole or in Lots. If you are selling at auction, we have specialist knowledge in preparing auction packs so that any potential buyers have as much information on a property prior to and at...

Diversification

Diversification

More and more farmers are diversifying away from their traditional areas of business. This can include converting redundant farm buildings into offices or industrial units, letting fields for horse grazing, installing telecoms masts or removing agricultural ties from...

Equestrian

Equestrian

We offer advice on the sale and purchase of equestrian property and the unique planning regime associated with equestrian uses. We can advise on letting equestrian property and buying and selling equestrian businesses such as livery yards and studs.We have first-hand...

Estate sales and purchases

Estate sales and purchases

We are able to deal with the many complex legal issues often encountered on estates. Whether it is boundary issues, private water supplies and drainage, listed building matters or complicated letting arrangements for dwellings, land or farms, whatever your concerns...

Farm sales and purchases

Farm sales and purchases

We are experienced in selling and purchasing working farms either as a whole or in Lots. We deal with the transfer or retention of subsidy entitlements, agri-environmental schemes (such as environmental stewardship schemes), mortgages, charges and property finance...

Forestry and woodlands

Forestry and woodlands

We deal with forestry and woodland either as part of farm or estate management or as a distinct sale or purchase transaction. We routinely advise on letting woodland (whether for sport or for commercial timber), public rights of way, woodland grants and subsidies,...

Land registration

Land registration

We collaborate with Land Registry to offer our clients a dedicated title registration service for unregistered land. This means we can provide our clients with an inexpensive, accurate and timely registration scheme to secure title to their property.We have experience...

Land sales and purchases

Land sales and purchases

Whether you are looking to buy or sell a small paddock or large block of land we will guide you through the legal process to ensure your transaction completes in a timely and cost effective manner.We take into account Government Grant Schemes, reservations (minerals...

Sporting rights

Sporting rights

Sporting rights are often purchased or reserved as part of the sale or purchase of a rural property.We can advise how best to deal with this element of your transaction as well as the letting of shooting and fishing rights for both landowners and...

Other services

Other services

If you have a specific requirement for a service that is not mentioned here, please contact us to see if we can help.

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We recently used Timothy for a land purchase, he was very professional and proactive through the whole process. I would happily recommend Frank Smith and Co to anyone.Sarah C.

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In 2018 my husband and I first used your firm to buy our property in Cheltenham. We felt then that a high degree of trust was established between us. This meant that when I used your firm more recently, I was very confident that my case would be dealt with...

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The residential conveyancing department are supportive and friendly people. A special thanks to Nora and Rob who have looked after me, I would highly recommend them. Kyle E.

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Nora, you have been extremely attentive, very thorough, friendly and also demonstrated excellent communication skills and capability. Julia

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A truly wonderful service. I am so grateful for all the support from the staff at Frank Smith, especially Nick and Nora. Thank you. Hannah

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Just a note to say thank you for all your help with the sale of our commercial property. Nick was great, really professional, efficient and friendly. Will definitely recommend your company to  anyone looking for legal assistance, and come back to you if I require...

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Frank Smith, the Legal Eagle, the very best in town, undeniably! J W - Cheltenham

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Nora, Thanks again for such a super speedy job. It was a huge pleasure to work with you! Mikel

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Dealt with my fathers sale of family home and purchase of retirement flat. Everything went smoothly and he was delighted with the serviceLuke B.

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My daughter recommended Nora and I would without hesitation give her name to anyone selling a house. I have been so impressed by Nora’s help and guidance. Penny