Rural and Agricultural Property
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Our personable partner-led team will work with you to understand your strategic aims bringing fresh innovative thinking and commercial solutions to achieve you goals.
Our clients include individuals, companies, families, trusts, landowners, investors and developers.
The acquisition of rural land and properties is rarely straightforward and presents its own unique challenges. The law can be complex including land tenure, consideration of rights and tax legislation, as well as environmental considerations. Whether you are looking at rural property as a business, an investment or a home, our specialist team has the knowledge and expertise to support you in your venture.
Key Services
- Investment in farming and agricultural land and operations
- Country home purchase
- Acquisition of estates with sporting, agricultural and commercial operations
- Minerals, renewable energy and other diversification projects
- Portfolio diversification
- Planning agreements
- Overage agreements
- Construction advice
- Rural land and estates property portfolio management advice
- Bespoke property tax advice
Recommended reading
When the Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Act (CRCA) 2022 came into force, it was hailed as a solution to the slew of commercial rent arrears issues brought about by the pandemic. One year since the act’s introduction, its use appears underwhelming on paper. Partner, Colin Young explains all in Property Week.
Read more 24 Apr 2023 Boodle Hatfield promotes Real Estate Lawyer, David Rawlence to PartnerLeading private wealth law firm Boodle Hatfield, has promoted David Rawlence to Partner, with effect from 1 May 2023. David qualified as a real estate lawyer at Boodle Hatfield in 2016, having trained at the firm. He has built a significant reputation as a go to adviser for real estate acquisitions, disposals, financing and development as well as landlord and tenant work.
Read more 24 Apr 2023 Boodle Hatfield promotes four lawyers to Senior AssociateThe promotions are indicative of the firm’s continued investment in future talent and growth of its well-regarded Corporate, Private Client and Tax, Real Estate and Family teams. The newly promoted Senior Associates are; Fred Clark (Corporate); Katherine Worrall (Real Estate); Katie Male (Family); and Michael Duffy (Private Client & Tax).
Read more 21 Mar 2023 Boodle Hatfield Property Insights – March editionIn our Property Insights newsletter, the Real Estate team shine a spotlight on new legal developments and offer some insights on issues that are currently shaping the property market.
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