We recently secured the removal of an agricultural occupancy condition (AOC) from a rural property that had been in the same family for several generations. The property had originally formed part of a wider farming operation but was retained when the farmhouse and agricultural land were sold many years ago. Although no longer connected to […]
Posted on May 21st, 2026 by Andrew Troughton
We are pleased to have successfully secured a Certificate of Lawfulness for an established equestrian business. The application under Section 191 confirmed the lawful use of the land and buildings for commercial equestrian purposes, including livery and associated equestrian activities. We prepared a comprehensive report accompanied by detailed evidence and supporting statement to demonstrate that […]
Posted on May 13th, 2026 by Andrew Troughton
We are proud to announce that Hettie Orttewell has successfully completed her RICS APC and has now qualified as a Rural Chartered Surveyor! A fantastic achievement, reflecting significant hard work and dedication. This marks a valuable addition to the strength of the team.
Posted on May 13th, 2026 by Andrew Troughton
Property disputes often involve complex valuation issues, boundary disagreements or landlord and tenant matters. In these situations, the insight of a RICS-regulated expert witness can be decisive. Carver Knowles has a diverse range of specialisms that enable us to act as expert witnesses for disputes where parties find themselves engaging in court proceedings. Our role […]
Posted on November 24th, 2025 by Andrew Troughton
With the reduction of Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) to £1m per person, assets that were previously of less relevance such as livestock and deadstock, development or hope value and tenancy valuations are now a crucial part of the valuation process. In my previous blog posts, I reviewed how the valuation […]
Posted on January 27th, 2025 by Andrew Troughton
We have a number of clients who are concerned about the proposed Inheritance Tax changes to Agricultural Property and Business Property relief and wish to understand their possible tax liability and ways to reduce it. The proposed changes mean that all assets of the individual will need to be considered including livestock, plant and machinery, […]
Posted on January 16th, 2025 by Andrew Troughton With the reduction of Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) to £1m per person, assets that were previously of less relevance such as livestock and deadstock, development or hope value and tenancy valuations are now a crucial part of the valuation process. In my last blog post, I reviewed how the valuation […]
Posted on January 13th, 2025 by Andrew Troughton With the reduction of Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) to £1m per person, assets that were previously of less relevance such as livestock and deadstock, development or hope value and tenancy valuations are now a crucial part of the valuation process. In a series of blog posts, I will review […]
Posted on December 23rd, 2024 by Andrew Troughton
Approximately 26.93 acres of land at Castlemorton, Malvern, Worcestershire. Details of the property can be found here Best and Final offers must be submitted by 12:00 noon on Wednesday 9th October 2024. Please click here for the offer form.
Posted on October 8th, 2024 by Andrew Troughton
In a few weeks’ time, there will be an opportunity to apply for Round 2 of the Improving Farm Productivity grant. The grant is part of the Farming Investment Fund and pays towards capital items including robotic, automatic and solar equipment that improve farm and horticulture productivity. The application process splits the grant into two […]
Posted on December 20th, 2023 by Andrew Troughton