BPS Appointments filling up fast
With the 2019 Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) application window now open, we are urging farmers in both England and Wales to book an appointment with one of their expert land management professionals to complete this year’s form as soon as possible.
Ask the Expert about CIL Payments
Paul Middleton is our Expert this month and has answered the question: “I’ve been told I have to make a CIL payment to my Local Authority as I’m developing my farm house. What does this mean and what’s it for?”
We urge farmers to apply for 2019 Countryside Stewardship Scheme
We are encouraging farmers, foresters and land managers to apply for the new 2019 Countryside Stewardship Scheme as the application window has opened this week.
We are alerting those living rurally to Prince’s Countryside Fund Grant Scheme
Roger Parry & Partners are alerting those living rurally across England and Wales to a Prince’s Countryside Fund grant scheme which has grants of up to £50,000 available.
New Appointments strengthen Roger Parry & Partners Lettings Team
Our Lettings team is going from strength to strength with two new members of staff. Alexandra Burley is the firm’s new Landlord & Tenant Coordinator and Shannon Onions is the new Lettings Administrator, both are based in the Shrewsbury office.
Ask the Expert what the land market is like at the moment
This month’s edition of The Farmer Supplement in the Shropshire Star features the regular ‘Ask the Experts’ section. Peter Daborn, Partner with Roger Parry & Partners has shared his expertise on the question:
What is the land market like at the moment?
Welcoming New Partner
We are delighted to announce the promotion of Peter Daborn MRICS to join the partnership and become a Partner based in the Shrewsbury office.
House Prices Soar by 11 Percent in mid Wales – Positive news for those looking to sell in 2019
The average price of a house sold in mid Wales jumped 11 per cent last year according to new figures released. Good news for those looking to sell in 2019, according to Estate Agents, Roger Parry & Partners.
Erection & Refurbishment of Farm Buildings now more financially viable
The erection and refurbishment of farm buildings is now more financially viable following the announcement of a new Structures and Buildings Allowance (SBA) in the Autumn Budget 2018.
Farmers advised to get themselves prepared for future major changes now
According to Defra’s most recent Farm Business Survey, two-thirds of farm businesses in England and 38% of farmers in Wales, have already diversified. Roger Parry & Partners are urging those who haven’t yet considered diversifying to start preparing now for a post Brexit future.
Diversification – what’s new for 2019
According to Defra’s most recent Farm Business Survey, two-thirds of farm businesses in England have already diversified, generating a total income of £620 million during 2016/17. In Wales recent statistics highlight that 38% of farmers have diversified their farm business.
Richard Corbett looks into this further in this article from the latest edition of our newsletter ‘The Review’. Pick up your copy from one of our offices.
New Graduate Surveyor appointed for our Oswestry Office
We are delighted to announce that Julie Kennerley has recently joined the team as a Graduate Rural Surveyor in the Oswestry office.
