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The risks of not insuring disused farm buildings
Farm buildings not in use may not seem worth insuring, but failing to do so can expose farmers to significant financial and operational risks. John Robson explains the main issues.
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Selling farmland to building developers: Option and Promotion Agreements
The success of an option agreement hinges on effective negotiation with the developer, while landowners can also look at the alternative of a promotion agreement.
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Property management: Legal changes landlords need to know about
Major legislative changes on property management will have far-reaching implications for landlords. James Pyrah examines the salient issues.
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New system means farmers must plough their own furrow
The government’s Agriculture Bill heralds sweeping changes for farmers, which are causing concern in some quarters. Julie Liddle discusses the implications
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Planning policy changes produce mixed reaction
The revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) is pivotal to the government’s efforts to tackle the ’broken housing market’. Julie Liddle runs the rule over some of the key changes
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Succession: How to keep your farm in your family
When farmers retire, the future of the business that has often been their life’s work can become uncertain. John Robson examines common succession scenarios – and suggests some solutions
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Farmers may struggle to cope with digital VAT changes
Serious concerns have been raised about how farming businesses will cope with the mandatory digitalisation of VAT returns. John Robson explores the issues.
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Robert takes up key role at Robson & Liddle
Robson & Liddle has appointed agriculture and construction expert Robert Morris-Eyton as a consultant chartered surveyor.
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Succession planning: Time waits for no man
Succession planning is especially sensitive, but a vital issue for farmers. John Robson, a director at Robson & Liddle Chartered Surveyors, discusses how to get started.
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Using drones to survey and value farmland
Cutting-edge drone technology is increasingly being used to survey and value farmland for both maintenance and marketing purposes. John Robson discusses some of these new developments
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Robson & Liddle appoint Clara
Robson & Liddle has taken on student surveyor, Clara Levitt, while planning for its future.
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What you need to know about farm diversification
With subsidies reducing and land prices falling, many farmers are looking to implement a diversification strategy as an extra income stream. John Robson, director, explores some of the key issues you need to consider