If your farm falls within the Cheshire East area, there is still the opportunity to apply to the Cheshire Leader Programme which is drawing to a close in 2019.
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Agricultural Mortgage Corporation – Short Term Borrowing for Fodder Crisis
The Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (AMC) not only provides long term borrowing for those in the agricultural sector but also provides a flexible facility commonly used by Landowners in replacement of an overdraft.
Brexit – England & Wales – What is the latest?
Following recent shake ups in Parliament, it has been announced that English Government have finally produced the Brexit White Paper. This paper proposes the future relationships between the UK and the EU after Brexit. Whilst the 104 page document covers 4 major topics ranging from Foreign Policy and Defence, Trade, Protecting Personal Data and anything in between, the White Paper does also discuss the UK’s position in the EU single market, the current EU Legislation for goods that cross the borders and the ability for the UK to negotiate separate trade arrangements with other Countries.
Sarah Heath starts at Rostons
Rostons are pleased to announce that Sarah Heath has recently joined the team as a placement student from Harper Adams University. Having completed the first two years of her Rural Enterprise & Land Management Degree, Sarah will now spend 12 months with Rostons as part of her training. Sarah has a strong agricultural background, having … Read more
Permitted Development Rights
On the 5th March 2018, Dominic Raab, the Housing Minister announced changes to permitted development rights as follows:- CLASS Q for the conversion of agricultural buildings to residential dwellings. This new legislation came into effect from the 6th April. Previously, a maximum of 3 residential properties could be converted from agricultural use, with a maximum … Read more
HS2 Phase 2A & Phase 2B Update
HS2 Phase 2A This is the section between Birmingham and Crewe where the Hybrid Bill was submitted into in July 2017. We have just finished petitioning in front of the Select Committee at the Houses of Parliament. This enabled Rostons to raise individual concerns on behalf of Land Owners and Occupiers affected by the route. … Read more
Agency
Over the past 6 months, Rostons have had a busy and exciting time with many Agency instructions to sell land and rural property. Instructions have ranged from small pony paddocks in Churton to residential development/barn conversions at Wimbolds Trafford, to large areas of agricultural land. As always, we urge clients to discuss with their Professional … Read more
Basic Payment Scheme
Land Eligibility & Transfers for Land Sales after 15th May 2018 Something that Rostons have been asked by allied professionals in the past is the position over is the transfer of land whether this is by sale or lease to other occupiers after the BPS deadline of the 15th May 2018. This is a key … Read more
Sarah Heath starts at Rostons
Rostons are pleased to announce that Sarah Heath has recently joined the team as a placement student from Harper Adams University, having completed the first two years of her Rural Enterprise & Land Management Degree.