There are positive signs in the property market, despite the challenges of 2024, say rural property agents Davidson & Robertson (D&R) who last year saw 100% growth – both in terms of tender enquiries and instructions to sell. Chris Edmunds, D&R Director and Head of Agency said “Our visibility significantly increased last year, and we […]
Author Archives: Davidson Robertson
Renewable Energy and Storage, Rural News, Rural Valuations
Two routes to Surveyor and Land Agent success as D&R expands in Northern England
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Jan
Jan
Two members of the Davidson & Robertson team based in Cockermouth have gained advanced qualifications whilst working at the company. Both took different journeys, highlighting the variety of routes into rural professional services of surveying and land agency. Nathaniel Walton has qualified as a Chartered Surveyor with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS), and […]
Estate Management, Rural Valuations
Unintended consequences for tenant farmers facing tax relief changes
10
Dec
Dec
Whilst there has been much discussion about the effect of the inheritance tax and agricultural/business relief tax, the effect on one key farming sector has been overlooked, until now. Tenant farmers across the country could be faced with unintended consequences that the Government has not considered or understood. There are likely to be considerable concerns […]
Case Study, Rural Property, Rural Sales, Rural Valuations
Case Study: Successful sale of sought-after Ayrshire Farm
14
Nov
Nov
When Andrew Forrest, a second-generation farmer in rural Ayrshire, decided to sell his farm due to having no next generation to take the farm on, he faced the daunting challenge of navigating rural real estate. With decades of memories tied to the land, Andrew sought a local rural property firm with local, regional, and national […]
Net Zero, Renewable Energy and Storage
Lifting the ban on wind farms creates opportunities for landowners in Northern England
14
Nov
Nov
Rachel Reeves, Chancellor of the Exchequer, announced that the ban on onshore wind farms in England will be lifted. For farmers and landowners in the north of England this opens new opportunities as there has been a surge in interest from developers searching for sites in the area. As rural specialists, we are already looking […]
14
Nov
Nov
Planting woodland is considered beneficial for biodiversity and cutting our carbon footprint and providing an income for the landowner. However, observations in Finland, which is leading in the pledge to become carbon neutral, indicates that climate change has altered that scenario. Global warming has affected the Taiga boreal forests and areas of peatland, resulting in […]
Rural Property, Rural Sales, Rural Valuations
A proactive approach needed in 2025 when selling property
14
Nov
Nov
The 2024 property market has been slower across the board with little growth, largely driven by higher interest rates, poor weather, and a general election. Buyers have been more cautious, and some owners delayed sales to later this year, or even leaving it until 2025. Despite these challenges, D&R have bucked this trend. Our proactive […]
13
Nov
Nov
Opportunities remain for landowners and tenants to grant rights for energy projects. The first steps remain the same whether dealing with infrastructure projects going through your property or considering your own green energy project. Have you got a worthwhile site? Investigating whether your land is suitable for energy development could be the first step towards […]
Case Study, Utilities and Infrastructure Projects
Case Study: Malletsheugh Farm’s journey to recover from water pipeline challenges
12
Nov
Nov
Situated in East Renfrewshire, Scotland is Malletsheugh Farm; a beef and sheep farm with a mix of breeding cows and texel cross ewes. The farm has been affected by a Scottish Water pipeline going through their land. Over the past few years, the pipeline has caused various issues, including drainage problems and losses in agricultural […]
Net Zero, Utilities and Infrastructure Projects
The drive for green energy infrastructure – how can you capitalise on opportunities and protect your business?
11
Nov
Nov
Work to create a greener energy infrastructure is going to affect many land owners and tenants across the UK and especially in Scotland where there are ambitious plans to increase renewable energy output from 13.8GW to 20GW by 2030. It is important to remember that these opportunities will only come to fruition through significant upgrades […]
