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D&R helped hotel client harness the power of hydro from iconic waterfall.   Davidson and Robertson, the rural surveyors and consultants with offices in Cockermouth, has been supporting a hotel client on a unique hydro project. The hotel is set to reduce electricity running costs, enabling them to cut their carbon footprint further and make it […]

Any infrastructure scheme is a complex project which often involves tricky and intricate negotiations frequently with long term implications. Being involved with clients when a project is first announced makes a huge difference – be that negotiating to adjust infrastructure routes, agreeing suitable mitigation measures and equipment, compensation and potentially including injurious affection (the negative […]

The equine market is still very strong, and despite current fluctuating economic uncertainties, we have a number of equine properties coming to market in the coming months. In the last year D&R has successfully sold a range of rural and equestrian properties including: Equestrian property with fantastic facilities and access – prompt sale well in […]

The Scottish Government has published a consultation on proposals for the Agricultural Bill, which will be introduced to parliament in 2023. This Bill will outline the overarching framework for future Scottish agricultural policy from which future legislation will be derived including details on the delivery of farm support schemes. The proposal summarizes how the Government […]

As the well-publicised rises in the price of electricity for consumers and businesses are set to bite this autumn, is it time for tariff free small scale solar to be given serious consideration? Whilst there are no longer tariff payments for solar, the cost has tumbled since the introduction of the feed in tariff. A […]

With much of the media discussion on energy prices and energy security, the battery energy storage system market is becoming increasingly more important and with battery storage operators seeing revenues continuing to grow, these operators and developers remain eager to secure ever more land rights for battery storage sites across Scotland and Northern England. The […]

D&R has seen an increase in infrastructure and development projects affecting clients across Scotland and Northern England. From road and rail networks to renewables and electrical infrastructure investments, there are significant projects affecting landowners/occupiers now and several in the pipeline. From experience, we know that engaging in the process at the earliest possible stage can […]

The rural property market in 2022 so far has provided an increased supply in comparison to 2020 and 2021. In regard to the rural residential market, areas near large urban settlements have seen an unprecedented amount of interest from people looking to relocate from built up areas. Flexible working patterns and the ease of working […]

Welcome to the  2022 Graduate Team! Many congratulations to our six new Graduate Surveyors who began their career journey with us at the start of September. After a two-day induction at Head office, all of our Graduate Surveyors are settling into their new roles. They are located throughout our offices and are all eager to […]