Andrew Troughton, expert in boundary disputes looks at the basic principles and issues to consider: Why do boundary issues arise? What should be a simple line on a plan, can frequently cause costly issues for the parties involved. Disputes often arise from one of the neighbours inadvertently or deliberately replacing a boundary structure i.e. fence, […]
Posted on April 12th, 2016 by Andrew Troughton
For all the latest news and views from Carver Knowles this Spring, please take a look at our Landmark newsletter. This edition gives the highlights from our Ledbury Farm Diversification Event, discussion of the latest nuances in the planning system, as well as how to deal with a planning refusal, a summary of our […]
Posted on March 22nd, 2016 by Andrew Troughton
Is now the time to lock in your mortgage to a long term fixed rate? With much speculation regarding the timing of the next interest rate rise, you may be calculating about whether or not to fix your interest rate for the medium to long-term future. However, for those that want to, the fixed […]
Posted on March 9th, 2016 by Andrew Troughton
With the recent recruitment of Planning Consultant, Simon Rowles, to the Planning team at Carver Knowles, and in light of recent planning appeals in the Three Counties area, there is an opportunity to review any planning decisions you have received within the last 6 months. The following are brief summaries of recent appeal decisions that […]
Posted on February 29th, 2016 by Andrew Troughton
With poor returns affecting all agricultural sectors, farmers are looking to see if more money can be made from land let to telecom providers by requesting a rent review. Ryan Warman from Carver Knowles explains the different rent review mechanisms that are available and whether farmers should request a review or remain silent. Rent reviews […]
Posted on February 25th, 2016 by Andrew Troughton
Carver Knowles are pleased to offer for sale, Holtash, a large four bedroom detached house in a generous plot. The property is situated in a rural setting on the outskirts of Alderton between Woolstone Hill and Alderton Hill. Conveniently located on Stow Road this property provides easy access to the A46, M5 and railway network as […]
Posted on February 17th, 2016 by Andrew Troughton
Carver Knowles are pleased to offer for sale two very different barn conversion opportunities; one provides a pair of traditional red brick and timber buildings in a rural well located position, the other is a modern steel portal frame barn on the edge of a village with excellent views across the Gloucester vale towards the […]
Posted on February 16th, 2016 by Andrew Troughton
On Wednesday 10th February Carver Knowles hosted a very successful seminar on farm diversification and planning, attended by over 140 farms from Gloucestershire, Worcestershire and Herefordshire. Julie Branfield, associate director at Carver Knowles said “it was great to see so many farmers from across the three counties attending the meeting and looking positively to address […]
Posted on February 15th, 2016 by Andrew TroughtonFarm diversification and planning… Join us on 10th February at Ledbury Rugby Club Have you ever wondered: How to make more money out of existing buildings? Is planning needed to diversify? Who’s the best to borrow from for diversification projects? How a new non farming business project should be structured? Is now a good time to sort out […]
Posted on January 28th, 2016 by Andrew Troughton
The AMC is not just finance for Farmers and definitely not just for farms! A common misconception is that the AMC only lends finance to farmers to buy farms and agricultural purposes and although that is the core of the business they are also very competitive in supporting anyone with a rural business or property […]
Posted on January 26th, 2016 by Andrew Troughton