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 […]
Category Archives: Rural Sales
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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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 […]
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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 […]
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Jun
Jun
The draft Land Reform (Scotland) Bill was introduced on the 13th of March 2024. It has yet to go through the full parliamentary process at Holyrood and is expected to be enacted later this year. It is likely to come into effect in phases. The Bill is a significant piece of legislation and will affect […]
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May
May
There has been a fivefold increase in rural property sellers approaching Davidson & Robertson to market their properties this spring. The market is ticking upward in terms of the number of properties coming to market, and more sellers are choosing D&R as their agent for both on and off-market sales. Chris Edmunds, D&R Director and […]
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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 […]
Estate Management, Rural Sales, Rural Valuations
Chris Edmunds develops new Head of Agency role at Davidson & Robertson
01
Feb
Feb
Driving forward the growth of the property sales services at Davidson & Robertson (D&R) is Director Chris Edmunds. He takes the lead as Head of Agency for the business which is seeing their property sales service developing across Scotland and Northern England. Chris Edmunds spent his placement year with the firm at the Edinburgh office […]
Estate Management, Rural Lettings, Rural Sales, Rural Valuations
Maximising value when selling your rural property
01
Feb
Feb
Selling your property is done only once, so knowing how well you are positioned in the marketplace and what you can do to improve your chances of a sale is critical. Deciding when and how to sell, and who you want to use as an agent, are the first three key issues facing property owners […]
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