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Agricultural property transactions involve unique legal considerations that differ significantly from residential or commercial property law. Our specialist agricultural property solicitors understand the complexities of farm sales, purchases, tenancies, and rural property rights.
Agricultural property transactions require specialist knowledge of:
Farm Business Tenancies (FBTs):
Agricultural Holdings Act Tenancies:
Our solicitors conduct comprehensive due diligence covering:
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Planning and Permissions:
Agricultural property law requires specialist knowledge to navigate the complex regulations and unique issues affecting rural land transactions.
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Agricultural property transactions involve unique considerations including agricultural reliefs for tax, subsidy entitlements, environmental liabilities, sporting rights, mineral rights, agricultural ties, and complex planning restrictions that don't apply to residential property.
A Farm Business Tenancy is a flexible agricultural tenancy created under the Agricultural Tenancies Act 1995. FBTs offer more freedom than traditional tenancies, with negotiable terms, rent review mechanisms, and easier termination procedures for both landlords and tenants.
Agricultural Holdings Act tenancies provide security of tenure, succession rights for family members, and rent arbitration procedures. They're harder to terminate but offer more protection for tenants. FBTs are more flexible but don't provide the same security.
Agricultural ties are planning restrictions requiring property occupants to work in agriculture locally. They reduce property values but can sometimes be removed through planning applications if the agricultural need no longer exists in the area.
Many agricultural buildings benefit from permitted development rights, allowing construction without planning permission if they meet size and location criteria. However, larger buildings, intensive livestock units, and buildings near residential areas may require full planning permission.
Subsidy entitlements typically transfer with agricultural land sales, but this must be specifically addressed in the sale contract. Some entitlements may be retained by sellers or require separate transfer procedures through the Rural Payments Agency.
Legal costs for farm sales typically range from £1,500-£8,000 depending on complexity, plus stamp duty (0-5% of purchase price), surveys (£500-£1,500), and other transaction costs. Agricultural Property Relief may reduce inheritance tax liability.
Compulsory purchase allows public bodies to acquire land for infrastructure projects, paying compensation based on market value plus disturbance costs. Farmers can challenge compulsory purchase orders and negotiate compensation through specialist legal representation.
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