Farms and Land News

31st March 2022

Bicton Manor
Guide Price: £395,000
Sold: £500,000

Kivells' much anticipated March Collective Property Auction, which took place at Lifton Strawberry Fields in Devon, showcased 8 fantastic lots, ranging from land and residential property to a derelict manor house and scenic garden plot. With a combined 1 million property views online, showcasing the success of Kivells’ strong marketing campaigns, interest continued into the auction room, with sales topping £1.8 million.    Residential property...
15th March 2022
Property transactions can occasionally take longer than expected and, with soliciors being busier than ever before, it can be extremely frustrating for someone who is eager to move to experience a delayed and drawn out transaction. Planning well and managing your own expectations can help mitigate against this - Here at Kivells we are here to guide you through the process and keep things moving on your behalf, keeping you in the loop every step...
24th February 2022
Hollydene, Tintagel

Hollydene, Tintagel
Guide: £300,000
Sold: £370,000

At the fantastic venue that is Lifton Strawberry Fields in Devon, Kivells held their second collective property auction of 2022. With 14 properties on offer, including land and residential property, there really was ample opportunities for a variety of buyers. Bidding was strong throughout the evening, both in person and online, with sales totalling a fantastic £2,632,500; a 93% success rate for the company and their clients. Land across the...
4th February 2022
Kivells are delighted to have received instructions to market the nursery business at Treragin for let by Informal Tender. The property comprises just over 4 acres of land used in the production of foliage and various nursery buildings including Polytunnels and greenhouses. Kivells’ client has successfully operated a business from the site for many years, with opportunities to expand and develop further. Full details are available to download...
28th January 2022
Kivells Property Auction

Over 250 attended the event at Lifton Strawberry Fields, Devon

Following on from a phenomenal year of auction success for Kivells, the inaugural auction of 2022 did not disappoint, recording a 100% sales success rate with all lots exceeding their guide prices. Over 250 people attended the event at Lifton Strawberry Fields in Devon, from bidders to vendors and those simply wishing to spectate and enjoy the excitement of the evening. Interest was exceptionally high for all of the seven lots on offer and...
17th January 2022
DEFRA have recently reviewed the Countryside Stewardship Revenue Option payment rates based on changes in the agricultural market. The new rates will apply from 1st January 2022. Compared to when the rates were set in 2013, there has been an average increase of 30%, however the changes vary for different options. A breakdown of options and the new rates can be found here.  For many farmers who are part of Countryside Stewardship, these payment...
10th January 2022
New Environmental Land Management Schemes
DEFRA have published further information on the two remaining aspects of the Environmental Land Management Schemes (ELMS): LOCAL NATURE RECOVERY A more ambitious successor to Countryside Stewardship Will pay for the right things in the right places (such as coastal habitat restoration in coastal areas or peatland restoration in areas with peat) The scheme will cover some land management options that are equivalent to Countryside Stewardship Mid...
23rd December 2021
Kivells are delighted to announce that, along with their already extensive and professional marketing, properties listed with the company will now also be marketed across Zoopla and Prime Location to provide further national exposure to find the very best purchasers. This exciting new partnership coincides perfectly with Zoopla’s major new ten week marketing campaign, launched on 21 December 2021, which will see the resurrection of its two...
9th December 2021
South Newton Farm

South Newton Farm

Kivells are delighted to have launched South Newton Farm to the market, a superb ring fenced farm in the heart of rolling Devonshire countryside, located just 13 miles south from Barnstaple and 10 miles west of Exmoor National Park. Set at the end of its own lane and boasting three beautifully presented properties, a traditional barn with development potential, an excellent range of modern dairy farm buildings and approximately 120 acres of land...
25th November 2021
The Farming Equipment and Technology Fund has now opened with a deadline of 7th January. This scheme replaces the Countryside Productivity Small Grant Scheme with a range of equipment available to improve farm efficiency. A 40% grant of between £2,000 and £25,000. More details can be found here. For further information please contact your local office. Holsworthy – 01409 253275 Exeter – 01392 252262

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