Our experienced team acts on behalf of landowners and
farmers in the sale and purchase of agricultural land and property,
from small paddocks to estates with many thousands of acres. As
well as professional legal knowledge, we have a strong
understanding of the commercial realities and issues faced by
today's landowners and farmers and the need for
diversification.
We are able to advise you on the potential sale or
purchase of land or business if you want to expand your operation
or scale it down. There are a number of issues to consider in such
a move, including single farm payments, milk quota and countryside
stewardship agreements.
Our advice and service is tailored to your individual set
of circumstances - and we will ensure your best interests are
served at all times. We advise clients who wish to diversify into
the leisure and tourist industry - clearly outlining the advantages
and disadvantages of such a move (in relation to Agricultural
Property Relief for example).
Our team has a vast range of experience handling the
specialist requirements of mortgages secured to agricultural
property; whether the property is already owned or being purchased.
We can also advise on tax planning at this stage.
Options and conditional contracts
The sale of land for development is usually by way of an
Option Agreement or Conditional Contract.
We also provide land registration
services and advise on areas such as sporting rights, public and
private rights of way, gas exploration, and pipelines
and cable easements.
Overage
It may be appropriate to make a provision for overage
(development claw back) when selling land to protect your interests
and ensure you receive a fair share in the future. This area of law
is complex and constantly evolving so it is important to be fully
versed on the legal requirements.