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Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill Many changes have been made across the Government over recent weeks, but the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill, announced earlier this year, remains at a committee stage where it is being examined. However, since the recent changes at Government level, this has been extended and it is believed that potential…
There has been a noticeable shift in sentiment amongst our farming clients in the last 12 months with more looking towards the future and how to protect their businesses with all the current uncertainty both in the UK and further afield. We thought it would be useful to share our thoughts on how farming businesses…
Every year, the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB) promote ‘Maintenance Week’. It’s a valuable and timely campaign and I always think it’s an opportunity to remind people who look after buildings of the simple, achievable steps they can take to help ease some avoidable expense. As the evenings draw in and we…
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has launched a new Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF), which offers grants to fund capital projects for small businesses and community infrastructure. The grant is worth £110 million and runs alongside existing DEFRA schemes, such as the Farming Investment Fund to acknowledge and assist with the…
Everyone will be aware how recent world events have played havoc with energy prices. It’s a shame that it’s taken such a rapid increase in costs to finally bring such a vital matter to everyone’s attention but conserving energy has never been so important. We are urging all non-domestic property owners to check their current…
The arrival of a new style of auction to the market has prompted us to reaffirm our commitment to the traditional method of sale. Charles Lovell, Head of Auction House Robinson & Hall, says that an increasing number of auction buyers and sellers have approached the company, seeking reassurance that future sales will continue to…
After the long-anticipated wait since being flooded in December 2020, The Kingfisher pub has now re-opened. Formerly known as The Barns Hotel along Cardington Road in Bedford, the property has been transformed into The Kingfisher, a stylish riverside pub serving cask ales, great wines and delicious food. The property was in a terrible state following…
The Rural Payments Agency recently published guidance for farmers and land managers facing difficulties with meeting scheme requirements due to the extreme heat. Since then, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has now approved temporary adjustments to some Countryside Stewardship and Environmental Stewardship options to assist farmers and land managers with the…
Charles Lovell, Head of Auction at Auction House Robinson & Hall, says: “The auction industry could end up benefiting from the forthcoming downturn in the property market because it provides the quickest and simplest solution to selling unwanted property.” “Earlier this month the Bank of England announced a rise in interest rates of half a percent,…
Opportunities to invest in renewable energy is on the increase, helped by the fact that the Government has set ambitious targets to boost the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. With a focus on maximising the efficient use of land, the strategy supports “co-located” solar projects that are developed alongside farming, onshore wind…
