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Brexit shadows bring interesting times for professional farmers
While more details are coming forward about what the farming sector might look like post Brexit, much uncertainty remains. Director John Robson offers his thoughts on the opportunities and threats for professional farmers.
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Eden District Council makes call for sites
Eden District Council is encouraging landowners to come forward with sites they may wish to promote for future housing and employment developments.
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A guide to woodland and forestry grant funding
Robson & Liddle’s James Pyrah explains the grant funding available through forestry and woodland management schemes.
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A guide to selling or letting a farm at its best
The key to a successful farm sale or letting is to ensure it looks its best when people come to view it. Julie Liddle, director of Robson and Liddle, outlines a checklist for successful farm viewings.
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Aspiring surveyor Tomos returns to Robson & Liddle
Robson & Liddle has welcomed back one of its former student surveyors, this time with a permanent position.
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Jessica becomes our latest student surveyor
Robson & Liddle has recruited Jessica Heywood as its latest student surveyor. Jessica will be assist the team in its work with farmers and landowners across the North of England and Southern Scotland.
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Dissolving a farming partnership – Getting the right valuation
There are many instances that may lead to the need to dissolve a farming partnership. John Robson looks at the key issues and resulting consideration of valuing the business and its assets.
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The benefits of registering your land
Those who have had unregistered land in the family for generations may wonder what the point is of registering it, but potential problems can crop up in future, especially if you decide to sell. Julie Liddle looks at the key issues.
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Glamping on the farm - Is it your next diversification strategy?
More and more farmers are setting up so-called ‘glamping’ sites, but overcoming planning issues is essential to success. Rural chartered surveyor Julie Liddle discusses what must be done.
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How should farmers deal with new telecoms laws?
Confusion over the government’s new Digital Economy Act has been clarified. But farmers could still lose out financially unless they get to grips with the new system. Julie Liddle explains why.
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Resolving boundary disputes on the farm
Boundary disputes can be one of the most emotionally fraught experiences farm owners may deal with. If you end up in court they are often expensive – so finding an amicable solution is recommended. Julie Liddle looks at the options.
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Negotiating a farm business tenancy – what to consider
Julie Liddle, director at Robson & Liddle Chartered Surveyors, offers advice on how farmers should approach negotiating a Farm Business Tenancy and how to avoid future surprises.