Proposed Changes to Permitted Developement

Rostons Land & Property Specialists reports that details have been confirmed of the changes to Permitted Development Rights to allow change of use from commercial to residential.  Changes will apply only to buildings in B1(A) Office Use.  The change of use will be subject to a prior notification procedure.

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HS2 line to cause devastation to Cheshire’s Dairy Farms

“The announcement of the proposed HS2 Link earlier this week is likely to cause considerable angst for some of Cheshire’s leading dairy farms” quotes Tony Rimmer.  The proposed route takes a sway through the heart of the Cheshire countryside. Whilst many pressure groups are concerned over the implications to the countryside in the green belt … Read more

Entitlement Trading Update

In the light of the increased demand for entitlements, Rostons are still urging anyone with surplus entitlements to consider selling. Similarly, those who leased in Naked Acres last year may also wish to consider selling. Having previously carried out Naked Land transfers, Rostons this year do not believe that a Naked Land Transfer would satisfy … Read more

Rostons Receive European Recognition

Tony Rimmer of Rostons, Chartered Surveyors and Agricultural Valuers, based in Chester has recently been awarded the recognised European Valuers status by the European Group of Valuers Associations (TEGo VA) in Rome on 9 November 2012.

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CAP Reform and Entitlement Trading

CAP REFORM & SCHEME UPDATE ….. In the light of the increased demand for entitlements, Rostons are still urging anyone with surplus entitlements to consider selling. Similarly, those who leased in Naked Acres last year may also wish to consider selling. Having previously carried out Naked Land transfers, Rostons this year do not believe that … Read more

Fodder Bank

View Available Fodder Here Launched in 2009 Rostons Farm to Farm Fodder Bank A simple process where farmers can register any surplus fodder with Rostons and anybody looking for fodder can view a list on the web site or contact the office for the latest availability.      

SPS payment Rate for 2012

The payment rate per hectare before modulation are as folllows:- Non SDA              £258.50 SDA                      £207.72 SDA Moorland     £ 36.29 The modulation rate is set at 14% for payments up tp 5,000 euros and 19% for payments over 5,000 euros.

Rostons Exam Success

Tony Rimmer, Director of Rostons, is pleased to report that our two trainee Chartered Surveyors have both recently passed their final exams and will become Members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

This is the culmination of five years of study, three years at Harper Adams University and two years in the workplace.

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