Countryside Stewardship Released

SUSTAINABLE FARMING INCENTIVE

DEFRA have announced the release of the Sustainable Farming Incentive, which is Tier 1 of the new Environmental Land Management Scheme, introduced post-BREXIT. As it stands, agreements will run for a 3 year term, which is different to how BPS is currently handled and more similar to the Countryside Stewardship Agreement.  In 2022, the standards … Read more

HS2 Phase 2A

HS2 PHASE 2B UPDATE – INTEGRATED RAIL PLAN ANNOUNCEMENT

The long awaited integrated rail plan has been published today as part of the Governments £96 billion improvement programme in the North and Midlands. In relation to the North West there are 3 main updates: Confirmation that the High Speed Railway from Crewe to Manchester will continue The Golborne Spur will be reviewed As part … Read more

JONATHAN BELL APPOINTED ASSOCIATED DIRECTOR

Tony Rimmer, Director of Rostons, is pleased to announce that Jonathan Bell has been promoted to Associate Director with effect from 1st October 2021. Commenting on the appointment, Tony stated “This is a well deserved appointment following many years of hard work for Rostons by Jonathan and this reflects the reputation he is earning with … Read more

Compensation View

UNITED UTILITIES – VYRNWY AQUEDUCT – UPDATE

We are aware that United Utilities, the Agents and the Contractors, are in the early stages of preparing to carry out further works to the Vyrnwy Aqueduct water pipeline and will be requiring access to land during 2021 and 2022 to carry out initial surveys. In instances such as this, we would advise that you … Read more

BPS Retirement Scheme £100,000 Fact or Fiction?

The recent consultation paper published by the Government on the Retirement Scheme has probably shown that this is not going to be a scheme for all. Having had a number of weeks to digest the content and also experience the questions asked by Farmers, Tony Rimmer, Director of Rostons, details below some key facts to … Read more

Village & Country Homes Agency

Selling Your Home – What Does a Buyer See?

Rostons Village and Country Homes Team have been busy conducting Free Home Visit Valuations and a number of questions that have been raised by potential vendors is how we present a property. Robert Ikin of Rostons comments “It is extremely important that we present the property to buyers in a way that shows all the … Read more

Farndon Property

Farndon Property Creates Substantial Interest

Rostons Village & Country Homes has recently brought to the market a village property in Farndon which within 24 hours of being launched, had over 600 views on Rightmove, a substantial number of phone enquiries and a large number of viewings booked. This shows the demand for the village and rural property and with the … Read more

Village & Country Homes Agency

We Are Here To Help You Move! Village & Country Homes Agency

Committed to keeping you moving, the team at Rostons Village & Country Homes follow strict Covid-19 secure procedures as part of everyday protocol. Rostons Village & Country Homes agency, specialising in the sale of homes in village and rural locations are pleased to report, that despite the Covid-19 lockdown and in line with all Government … Read more

Staying Afloat Webinar

Changes To Farming Support Payments – Free Webinar

The biggest change to agricultural support payment is just about to take place! Is your business ready for the change? Rostons, Rural Chartered Surveyors and Agricultural Valuers are hosting a FREE webinar, designed to put your farming businesses in the best position to deal with these changes, take on the new opportunities and understand the … Read more