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 matters.
We can advise on the surrender of tenancies and the terms of licences and other agreements (such as wayleaves) affecting the property. Where land is being retained we offer advice on the need for appropriate rights to shared services and easements for access.
Other Agricultural Services
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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...
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...
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
If you have a specific requirement for a service that is not mentioned here, please contact us to see if we can help.