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 […]
Author Archives: Davidson Robertson
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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
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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 […]
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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
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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 […]
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Oct
Oct
Secluded but not isolated, Girdwoodend in South Lanarkshire is a well-positioned lifestyle property with varied commercial potential. There is a stunning four bedroom farmhouse, extensive commercial outbuildings, a studio, and over 10 acres of garden, woodland and pond to enjoy. The smallholding is currently run as a home with a hardwood timber business and school […]
Estate Management, Rural Valuations
The importance of understanding your property portfolio in times of change
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Jul
Jul
There is still speculation about what the new government will deliver for the agricultural industry. There are already pledges in place, with policies set to follow, but what are the anticipated implications for land managers? Paul Robinson, D&R Director based in Cockermouth said “The government has pledged to improve food security and to ensure more […]
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Jul
Jul
A growing number of rural properties are being sold privately (off-market). The decision to sell privately is a very personal one. Not everyone wants to be on the open market, and for those who don’t, the key reasons for choosing to sell off-market include: Discrete, private and confidential Prequalified ready to move, motivated buyers Cut […]
04
Jul
Jul
This Spring, we’ve seen a fivefold increase in rural property owners approaching us to sell their properties. The number coming to market is increasing, and more sellers are choosing us as their agent for both on and off-market sales. Confidence in what we can achieve for both buyers and sellers is very encouraging. Word spreads […]
