A major new substation was proposed on an 80-acre section of the family farm. The proposed development was close to the farmhouse and steading, severing key parts of the land and threatening the overall viability of the farming business. Over the course of 18 months, D&R supported the family through a complex and often stressful […]
Category Archives: Case Study
Case Study, Rural Property, Rural Sales
Case Study: £4M sale of a prestige arable & beef finishing farm
26
Jun
Jun
A retiring farmer appointed D&R to manage the sale of a high-quality, well-maintained arable and beef finishing farm, valued at over £4 million. The property, in excellent condition with modern infrastructure, required a strategy that would attract serious buyers while maximising returns. D&R created a detailed, professional brochure to showcase the farm’s strengths and implemented […]
Case Study, Renewable Energy and Storage
Case Study: D&R’s role in negotiating the Crystal Rig IV Wind Farm Extension at Harehead Farms, Duns
27
Mar
Mar
Back in 2013, Neil Anderson, the Farm Manager at Harehead Farms, asked D&R to represent Harehead and negotiate terms with Fred. Olsen Renewables Limited (FORL) for an extension to the Crystal Rig Wind Farm complex, to be known as Crystal Rig IV (CRIV). Crystal Rig Wind Farm, which stretches across East Lothian and the Scottish […]
Case Study, Rural Property, Rural Sales
Case Study: Successful sale of a highly desirable farm in Machars
18
Mar
Mar
Mindork Farm is a mixed livestock farm in the scenic Machars area. The property was brought to market in two lots with the first offering a five-bedroom traditional farmhouse, steading and approximately 144 acres, and the second lot offering 39 acres of land. Our client, Mr Walker, decided to explore his options for the future […]
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 […]
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 […]
Case Study, Utilities and Infrastructure Projects
Case Study: D&R supports Carloonan Farm to reverse years of losses
02
Jul
Jul
Nestled in the charming and tranquil district of Argyll and Bute is Carloonan Farm in Inverary. The farm has been battling with SSEN for just over a year to get a fair and proper compensation package for disruption caused by the installation of a new overhead line. The line, which is the second project of […]
Case Study, Rural Sales, Rural Valuations
Case Study: Successful sale of rarely available Dumfriesshire Farm
06
Feb
Feb
Our client approached us to market the sale of Upper Mains Farm, an excellently developed 230 acre beef and sheep farm with arable potential that was rarely available in the local market of the highly productive Dumfriesshire lowlands. The property included: A traditional, 5 bedroom farmhouse An excellent range of traditional and modern buildings […]
