Farms, estates & rural leisure services

Top enquiries

Does granting a Farm Business Tenancy allow the land to benefit from the Agricultural Property Relief (APR)?

Does granting a Farm Business Tenancy allow the land to benefit from the Agricultural Property Relief (APR)?

Generally land subject to a Farm Business Tenancy (FBT) will attract Agricultural Property Relief (APR).
Can an Arbitrator in a rental dispute be appointed by agreement?

Can an Arbitrator in a rental dispute be appointed by agreement?

Generally yes; however this will depend upon the terms of the tenancy agreement.
Will I get consent for an agriculturally tied dwelling on my holding?

Will I get consent for an agriculturally tied dwelling on my holding?

This will depend upon whether you can prove need as part of functional and financial testing which the planning authority will apply.

Get in touch

Andrew Chandler

Partner, Rural

01962 833 386

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About Andrew

Andrew Fallows

Partner, Rural

01904 558212

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Christopher D'Olley

Partner, Rural

01962 833 361

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John Read

Partner, Rural

01962 833 371

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About John

Ralph Collins

Partner, Rural

01743 213264

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Tim Jones

Partner, Head of Rural

01223 346609

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About Tim

Andrew is a Partner and head of Rural Agency for Carter Jonas leading the team responsible for delivering Farm and Rural Agency across the country. Based in the South East and London, Andrew advises on the disposal and acquisition of rural assets including country houses, equestrian property, farms, estates and bare land.

John is a Partner with over 20 years experience in a wide range of professional areas. He is an RICS Registered Valuer with particular expertise in valuations of farms, estates and equestrian property for lending and taxation purposes including Expert Witness. He is an Agent and Valuer for the Agricultural Mortgage Company (AMC). John also specialises in agricultural landlord and tenant matters. He is based in the Winchester office and works throughout the south of England.

Tim is head of the firm's Rural Division and of the Cambridge office, although he spends a considerable amount of time in London. He has over 20 years experience in advising institutional and private clients on a very wide range of rural business issues, including sales and purchases, strategic advice and valuations. He often works with specialists in other divisions of the firm to provide clients with a fully integrated property service. Tim lives near Newmarket and has a keen interest in country pursuits, encouraged constantly by his two children.

Services

Property management ➔

Whether a property has been in a family for generations or recently acquired, our approach is to understand your objectives – what you want to achieve.

Sales and acquisitions ➔

Selling an estate, farm or bare land can be an exciting process. But estate sales can also be stressful and even overwhelming – especially if you’re parting with a property you’ve owned or lived in for years.

Rural valuations ➔

At Carter Jonas, valuation is one of our core services and sits at the root of all property decision making.

Farming and agribusiness ➔

Carter Jonas’ farm consultancy team works with landowners and farmers of all sizes, throughout the country, and specialises in maximising potential from their businesses.

Compulsory purchase compensation ➔

Compulsory purchase is probably the most draconian power available to the state against an ordinary citizen. We all enjoy the benefits of the infrastructure it provides, but, for those affected, the process is typically drawn out, uncertain and frequently life-changing.

Farm grants and subsidies ➔

Our rural experts can help your farm business make the most of the support available, from ELMS, Countryside Stewardship and other grants and subsidies.

Strategic reviews ➔

The rural industry is in an era of monumental change, bringing with it both challenges and opportunities that will affect the way rural property can be structured and managed.

Sectors

Leisure & diversification ➔

Carter Jonas specialises in the buying and selling of holiday cottages, holiday let businesses and leisure businesses in the South West and across the UK.

Forestry, woodland & arboriculture ➔

Whilst woodland has always formed the core of many estates, its value has often been dictated by a number of, often competing, factors: sporting interests, commerciality, amenity or biodiversity.

Equestrian property ➔

Carter Jonas is well-placed to provide equestrian property agency and professional services, including management, valuation, building surveying and planning/development, across the breadth of England and Wales.

Natural capital ➔

Natural capital – naturally occurring assets that provide a benefit to the environment or the population or the economy – is one of the hottest topics within the rural industry.

Minerals & waste management ➔

Our specialist team of Chartered Surveyors and Chartered Planners is recognised as a leading provider of specialist estate management, valuation and development advice relating to all mineral properties and waste management matters and infrastructure.

Energy ➔

Our market leading energy team comprises surveyors, valuers, environmental specialists, project managers and town planners, enabling us to provide sound independent advice on all aspects of an energy project.