Rural Property

We handle an extensive range of rural property transactions for large estate owners as well as tenant farmers. We also give advice on all issues relevant to the agricultural business sector including the following:

Agricultural schemes including stewardship agreements
Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 tenancies
All aspects of rural diversification
Farm Business Tenancies
Gaining possession of tied cottages
Letting of redundant farm buildings and vacant cottages
Mortgages
Options and conditional contracts
Overage reservation
Sales and purchases
Single farm payments and the transfer of entitlements
Sporting and fishing rights

Sue Hart (head of the department) is listed in Chambers 2007 as a leader in agricultural and rural affairs.

Commentators distinguish this practice for its clear and concise advice on private client and property issues. In a time of increasing regulation, it stands out for succeeding in not getting lost in the detail, and cutting through the red tape where possible.

Chambers 2008.
A Clients guide to the Legal Profession

Articles

We regularly write articles of special interest to the Agricultural community

Read our recent articles published in 'South East Farmer'