Utilities – working to protect your interests When faced with utility companies needing to work on your land – your agent’s costs are usually covered by the utility company. This means you have access to professional advice at an early stage, which can help reduce the hassle and stress when works are needed and […]
Author Archives: Davidson Robertson
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Mar
Mar
Planning & Development – where will new homes come from? The need for housing – urban or rural – continues apace. A recent study identifying the need for 1 million homes in the UK confirms this. The last few years have seen housebuilding blossom again, although mostly by large scale plc housebuilders. So where will […]
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Mar
Mar
Cash in on climate change mitigation – new woodland unlocks cash for carbon Did you know that if you plant woodland now, or have done so recently, you can trade the carbon sequestration? Registering your carbon units allows your new ecosystem service to become a financially viable environmental asset. So, as well as receiving grants […]
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Mar
Mar
COVID -19 Statement In light of the extraordinary and ever-evolving global impact of Covid-19, I would like to share with you the measures we are taking to ensure we continue to operate effectively in the challenging weeks ahead. We understand the importance of minimising disruption to a business in the event of challenging times. […]
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Mar
Mar
Land registry. Have you considered a voluntary registration of your land in the Land Register? There are real benefits to be considered ahead of the 2024 deadline. The Scottish Government set an ambitious target of having 100% of Scotland’s land mass on its Land Register by 2024. Following the introduction of the Land Registration (Scotland) […]
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Feb
Feb
MOBILE MAST RENTAL INCOME. Demand for better mobile connectivity is nothing new, but with the rollout of 5G on the horizon, it’s more important than ever for landowners to know where they stand. There are likely to be rent reductions ahead – so landlords will need to negotiate. The Digital Economy Act 2017 became law […]
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Jan
Jan
Davidson & Robertson the firm of Rural Surveyors & Consultants with offices across Scotland and Northern England, has appointed a new Branch Manager in Castle Douglas. Colin Beattie joined the D&R team as Branch Manager in Castle Douglas, releasing D&R Director Derek Bathgate to focus on developing the D&R Ayr office. Brought up on a […]
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Dec
Dec
Davidson & Robertson walk the wall to raise funds for mental health campaign Davidson & Robertson, Rural Surveyors across Scotland and Northern England have donated over £1,500 to their 2019 charity – the Mind Your Head campaign run by the Farm Safety Foundation. In 2018 The Farm Safety Foundation launched its inaugural #mindyourhead campaign, which […]
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Nov
Nov
We’d like to say thank you to everyone who took part in our survey this year, the response rate was very good, and your feedback has been invaluable. How do you see us? You said you feel we are approachable, professional, friendly, efficient and good at what we do. Thank you – that’s what we […]
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Nov
Nov
It’s fair to say there has never been a better time to review your assets – that includes looking at development opportunities to unlock your land value. Proactivity is the key to make things happen and getting involved in anything at an early stage gives you a better chance to look at wider issues and […]
