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The government has announced today (Tuesday 23rd December) that the threshold for Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) will increase from £1 million to £2.5 million from April 2026. This change means that spouses or civil partners will be able to pass on up to £5 million of qualifying agricultural or business […]

  The team at Carver Knowles would like to wish all of our clients and colleagues a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Our offices are closed from Wednesday 24th December and reopening on Friday 2nd January.    

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 […]

I am delighted to announce that Sam Carter has been promoted to Director in recognition of her outstanding accomplishments. Sam goes above and beyond with clients and strives to always exceed expectations. She is becoming well known for her expert witness work, rural planning and valuations dealing with complex overage and property development issues.   […]

Today, the Capital Grants offer officially reopened with £150 million in funding to support environmental improvements on rural land, from planting hedgerows to managing water quality and restoring habitats. New for this round: Woodland condition assessments Wildfire risk checklists Dry-stone wall repairs Educational countryside visits There are 78 grant items in total—grouped into air quality, […]

Navigating the FETF application process can be complex, but the expert team at Carver Knowles can provide tailored guidance to support your submission. We can assist in selecting the most suitable equipment for your farm and ensure your application meets all requirements, maximizing your chances of securing funding.

The government have announced the immediate closure of the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) as of yesterday (11th March 2025). The announcement came with no warning and marks a huge loss both for the farming industry and the environment. What you need to do right now We will continue to support clients who have existing SFI […]

Defra has announced the re-opening of the Capital Grants scheme, further grant funding for equipment, technology and innovation and increased funding for existing Higher Level Stewardship and Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier. Capital Grants Any applications that were made and were placed on hold while the scheme was paused will now be considered and grants will […]

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 […]

Recently the Pershore and Upton Branch of the NFU hosted their annual farming conference, with the panellists giving their thoughts and experiences on the topic of Farming for Profit. A topic which is exceedingly relevant in these uncertain times. The first speaker of the evening was Rachel Hallos. Rachel is the new Vice President of […]