Join AssetSphere as a Chartered Surveyor
AssetSphere are currently looking for a full-time and a part-time Chartered Rural Practice Surveyor: a registered valuer, with some planning and commercial property experience.
Utilising permitted development rights to add capital value
Utilising permitted development rights provides a cheaper and quicker route than going through a full planning application. If you’re unaware of their potential offer, here’s a little insight…
New 56-day camping rights come with strings attached
Recent rule changes enable farmers and landowners to generate additional income from temporary campsites and glamping sites this summer... but there are strings attached!
Important news for young farmers and new farmers
If you are a 'young' or 'new' farmer, you may be may be eligible for entitlements and/or a top-up payment under the Basic Payment Scheme.
Pilot scheme announced for the Sustainable Farming Incentive
Invitations are now open to farmers in England who are interested in joining the pilot programme for the Sustainable Farming Incentive.
The problem with the popularity of Public Rights of Way
The UK’s 150,000 miles of Public Rights of Way (PRoW) have seen a huge increase in use, but this comes as a double-edged sword for landowners, farmers and estate managers.
Planning permission and Countryside Stewardship applications
Before submitting a Countryside Stewardship Application for capital grants, you now need to confirm planning consent for certain items.
Application window for Countryside Stewardship now open
The Rural Payment Agency (RPA) has announced opening dates for Countryside Stewardship, Environmental Stewardship and Basic Payment Scheme.
Basic Payment Scheme: changes and reductions
The Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) is due to be phased out progressively by 2028, meaning farmers and landowners are going to be receiving less money as a grant each year until then.
Get the right tax relief on any recent septic tank upgrades
If you incurred expenditure in order to meet the new regulations regarding septic tanks, ensure this is declared correctly on your forthcoming tax return.