Berrys Rural Business

For strategic business advice, succession, diversification and grants, planning or advice on selling property, Berrys specialist rural team can help.

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We are delighted to have recruited Fiona Spires, Natasha Smith and Roger Mason of former Frontier Compliance team to lead a new compliance service from our Midlands offices.

Read more about our new offering at https://t.co/41LUNuBqnc or contact Fiona Spires on 07795 111319.

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It seems the legislative changes to cap Inheritance Tax reliefs 6 April 2026, will be going ahead. For those who are not able to afford to gift or are not decided on who to give the asset to, a Discretionary Trust may be a useful tool.
Find out more at https://t.co/sBtZOq6Jzg

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The Treasury settlement for Defra commits to investing an average of £2.7bn/year from 2026 to 2029 in sustainable farming and nature recovery.

Read more at https://t.co/BR0sC15cxo

#Berrys #PropertyConsultants #BusinessConsultants #Defra #EnvironmentalFunding

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Huge congratulations to Megan Rogers, Samuel Jeyes and Sarah Meredith who have all passed their Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) and are now MRICS Chartered Surveyors.

We are extremely proud of their achievements.

#Berrys #PropertyConsultants #APC #RICS

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FOR SALE Pitwell Farm, Byfield, Northamptonshire NN11 6JY

A ring-fenced holding of approx. 275 acres with significant farmhouse, modern grain store and supporting buildings.

Find out more at https://t.co/AMvkd1zUfj or contact Nick Bowman on 07775 925351.

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The Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) 2025 will open for applications on 29 May for 6 weeks, closing midday, 10 July.

Read more at https://t.co/09ReiNeOam or contact your local Berrys advisor.

#Berrys #PropertyConsultants #BusinessConsultants #GrantFunding #FETF

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URGENT UPDATE

The Government has officially stopped accepting new applications for the Sustainable Farming Incentive 2024 as of today, 11th March 2025.

Read more at https://t.co/ERPv8A0ca7

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IMPORTANT UPDATE!

Following the temporary closure of the Capital Grants scheme in November 2024, the Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has announced it is opening again later this spring.

Read more at: https://t.co/jtOrBjhpYR

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Vicky Price in the latest edition of Farmers Weekly discussing farmworkers dwellings, permitted development rights and the NPPF.

Read the article here https://t.co/aWONoQtd6f.

To find out more, please contact Vicky on 01432 809834.

#Berrys #BusinessConsultants #ClassQ

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Come and visit us at LAMMA in Hall 10, Stand 10.710 for a friendly chat, a hot drink and a chance to win a hamper full of delicious products from Shropshire!

#Berrys #PropertyConsultants #BusinessConsultants #BusinessAdvice #PlanningAdvice #BudgetUpdate #WinAHamper #LAMMA25

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The government has removed the 2031 deadline for registering unrecorded ROW. This policy shift represents a critical juncture for countryside users and landowners, balancing public access with the protection of private property rights. Read more https://t.co/LcyfAmUQML.

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Delighted to have sponsored the @RABIcharity Northamptonshire committee winter event at Lamport Hall last evening. Over £24,000 was raised, which will help this amazing charity ensure that no member of the farming community should have to face adversity
https://t.co/f03JjkVWCk

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To ensure funding can be prioritised to help build a sustainable farming sector, it has been announced that grants will be simplified and rationalised. The main part of the Capital Grant offer will remain closed until early 2025.

Find out more at https://t.co/23UuJ73Hhk

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We are proud to support all of our farming clients in London today who are standing up for what they believe in.

#Berrys #BackBritishFarming #WearYourWellies #NoFarmersNoFood

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There has been significant negativity about the challenges facing farming following the Budget and while the concerns are real, a more solution-based outlook might see opportunities

Read more at https://t.co/Mhn72HOTjE

#Berrys #PropertyConsultants #BusinessConsultants

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FOR SALE Bomere Heath, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY4 3BD

Productive arable land extending to 36.25 Acres offered for sale as a whole by informal tender, deadline midday on 23rd October 2024.

Find out more at https://t.co/fPE9T1h2ul or contact Mark Morison on 07967 040597.

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The Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 (AHA 1986) is a cornerstone of agricultural tenancy law in England and Wales.

One of the hurdles that had to be met for succession to be granted was the ‘Commercial Unit Test’ which has now been repealed.

Read more at https://t.co/Zvwu6wyXVc

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The Labour government introduced the new Renters’ Rights Bill to the House of Commons on Wednesday.

The Bill aims to deliver a fairer, more secure, and higher quality Private Rental Sector (PRS) for both tenants and landlords.

Find out more at https://t.co/MSiGdjH8Pz

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FOR SALE Productive Arable Land, Farndish, Bedfordshire NN29 7EL
A block of predominately Grade 2 arable land with roadside access comprising five fields.

Guide £1.35 Million

Find out more at https://t.co/KrijISDMxl or contact Megan Rogers on 01536 213166.

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Charlotte Shepherd highlights the importance of proactively preparing for potential changes in the upcoming budget, specifically the possible changes to APR, by exploring alternative land management strategies.

Please contact Charlotte Shepherd on 01743 290642.

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Property consultancy Berrys said farmers could face tax bills of £600,000 if inheritance tax is scrapped.

🔗 Read more https://t.co/hIBKDSQvQf
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