“If I were running British Agriculture I would …” WE WOULD LIKE TO TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO REMIND YOU THAT THE PERSHORE NFU CONFERENCE IS TAKING PLACE AT PERSHORE COLLEGE ON: 21st January 2016 at 7.30pm Hosted by the Pershore and Upton upon Severn branch of the NFU, the theme of this year’s conference is to provoke […]
Posted on January 14th, 2016 by Andrew TroughtonNFU Pershore Conference 2016
Why you should refinance your farm overdraft.
Are loans a better alternative than extending the overdraft? With poor farm gate prices across all farming sectors many businesses are feeling the financial pressure on cash flow. Finance is generally tight and banks are not always willing to help. In the arable sectors yields were generally good, but commodity prices remain stubbornly low and […]
Posted on November 17th, 2015 by Andrew TroughtonTendering for a Farm – Top 10 Tips
This article is aimed at helping farmers prepare the perfect farm tender. Andrew Troughton gives his advice. The recent NFU National Tenant Conference included a section on how to tender for a farm tenancy. I spoke there about the 15 Minute Business Plan as an important part of this process. As a step on […]
Posted on November 16th, 2015 by Andrew TroughtonHot off the Press – Landmark Newsletter Autumn 2015
Hot off the press, this is our Landmark newsletter for Autumn 2015. This issue features articles about agricultural tie removal, permitted development, Agricultural Mortgage Company (AMC) loans, local planning successes and grant updates. View the newsletter online here or download it to your machine using this link.
Posted on October 19th, 2015 by Andrew TroughtonHow to promote development land in the Forest of Dean District
The Forest of Dean District Council has to ensure they maintain enough land to provide a 5 year housing supply. To achieve this they annually undertake a call for new sites through their SHLAA (Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment). In this article Andrew Troughton explains how the council promote development land in the Forest of […]
Posted on October 19th, 2015 by Andrew TroughtonWhat is a Rural Chartered Surveyor?
What is a Rural Chartered Surveyor? Rural Surveyors (or Land Agents) offer professional advice working alongside professional advisers such as accountants and solicitors. They provide advice on Agriculture, Farm Diversification, Finance, Planning Consultancy, Strategic Development, Property Agency, Compulsory Purchase, Taxation and Renewable Energy Projects. Becoming a Rural Practice Chartered Surveyor brings with it a […]
Posted on September 30th, 2015 by Andrew TroughtonHow to use your SSAS pension to take control of your existing pension pot, save tax and buy land
In this blog Andrew Troughton of Carver Knowles, Chartered Surveyors and Land Agents in Worcestershire explains all: Disclaimer 1 – This article is not about Pension Auto Enrollment, but looks at how farmers can use SSAS Pensions (Small Self-Administered pension Schemes) to take control of, and better use their pensions. Disclaimer 2 – We are Land […]
Posted on September 11th, 2015 by Andrew TroughtonDo the changes to the new Model Clauses affect you?
The New Model Clauses for England come into force on 1st October 2015 which alter the liability for the maintenance, repair, replacement and insurance of fixed equipment between landlord and tenant where tenancies are governed by the Agricultural Holdings Act 1986. The Model Clauses apply to all agricultural tenancies governed by the AHA, save for […]
Posted on August 17th, 2015 by Andrew TroughtonInheritance Tax Relief for Farmers
Andrew Troughton, Director of Carver Knowles considers how the Budget announced by the Chancellor of the Exchequer on 8th July, may affect farmers and landowners. One of the main points revealed in the budget were the changes to Inheritance Tax. The measures announced will introduce an additional nil-rate band when a residence is passed on […]
Posted on July 13th, 2015 by Andrew TroughtonAct now on farm rent reviews
With the 25th March now less than 2 months away it is worth thinking about whether to serve a notice to review your farm rent. Likewise some landlords served notices in March 2014 hoping for rent increases, so with these rents needing to be agreed by the 25th March action should be taken now. Agricultural […]
Posted on February 4th, 2015 by Andrew Troughton