Farms and Land News

24th October 2019
Headshot of Kivells Lisabeth Miller

Lisabeth Miller BSc (Hons) MRICS FAAV, Rural Chartered Surveyor, Exeter Office

Whether you are a landowner or tenant, having the correct agreement on any land you own, occupy or use is crucial. Not only does this make the position clear on each party’s responsibilities and expectations of one another, but it is also incredibly important from a tax perspective (both income and inheritance taxes) and future planning. We always recommend you involve your accountant/tax adviser at this stage to ensure the best decision is made...
17th October 2019
Headshot of Kivells Claire Quick

Claire Quick BSc (Hons) MRICS FAAV, Rural Chartered Surveyor, Exeter Office

What does the future hold with regards to farm subsidies? An answer to which we unfortunately do not know in detail but by the time you are reading this, we may have some more political certainty as to who will be controlling farm subsidies going forward. In 2019, the Basic Payment Scheme and Countryside Stewardship applications did not change in great detail compared to previous years with the Countryside Stewardship application process...
13th October 2019
Headhsot of Kivells Area Manager Sam Turner

Kivells Area Manager Sam Turner

Sam Turner MNAEA, Area Manager at Kivells Liskeard, discusses the positive outlook for the property market in the south west and why now is the time to sell your home with Kivells. Here at Kivells we have enjoyed a successful and exciting summer with sales going from strength to strength across the business. The Liskeard office in particular has seen unprecedented sales in recent months which appears to be exceeding local trends. The market is...
3rd October 2019
A packed room at Trethorne Leisure Park for the Planning for the Future seminar
The professional services team from Kivells and financial advisers from the accountancy firm Baldwins recently hosted a well-attended seminar for the local agricultural community at a packed venue in Cornwall. The sold out ‘Planning for the Future’ evening was held at Trethorne Leisure Park near Launceston. Following a welcome from Kivells Director Mark Bromell, presentations were given by the teams from both firms on a range of issues affecting...
11th September 2019
Panoramic view of Helland Barton Farm with agricultural buildings, farmhouse and land

Helland Barton Farm

The Cornish Farmland Market appears relatively buoyant against national averages, with good quality parcels, of commercial size, located near main roads or with good access, being in strong demand. Indeed our sales of land meeting these criteria are selling as well as they ever have despite political and economic challenges ahead. The prompt speed of sale of these commercial land offerings has also been noted. The market is soon to be presented...
6th September 2019
Kivells Director Simon Alford accepting a bid

Kivells Director Simon Alford accepting a bid

Kivells maintained their fantastic record of holding successful property auctions during the penultimate sale of the year at a packed auction room in Launceston this month. Four properties were sold during the evening, held at The Eagle House Hotel, with Land at Barn Park in Saltash and 66 Liskeard Road in Callington selling for £75,000 and £32,500 over their respective guide prices. Kivells Area Manager, Sam Turner MNAEA, has been leading the...
16th August 2019
Wakeham Farm Farmhouse

Wakeham Farm Farmhouse

August got off to an impressive start at Kivells Exeter office following the sale of Wakeham Farm at another hugely successful public property auction for the firm. Thurlestone Parish Hall witnessed fast bidding for the property which generated huge interest on the lead up to the auction. Experienced in-house auctioneer, and Kivells Director, Simon Alford expertly conducting proceedings with the hammer falling at £1,795,000, a staggering £295,...
8th August 2019
Swaling contractor needed for a four year contract at Common Moor, Putford. Reference and details of experience wil be required. Tenders close 5 pm Friday 6th September 2019. Please contact Lisabeth Miller at Holsworthy Livestock Market on 01409 253275 or lisabeth.miller@kivells.com for more details and information on how to apply.
22nd July 2019
Stephanie Bray from CAAT and Richard Luscombe from Kivells holding a Cornwall Air Ambulance banner at the finish line

Stephanie Bray (Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust Fundraising Officer) and Richard Luscombe (Kivells Marketing Executive) at the finish line

Staff at Kivells put their best foot forward this month on a charity challenge to raise money for charity partner of the year, The Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust. Marketing Executive Richard Luscombe, based at Kivells Liskeard office, took on TrekFest - The Beacons, a 50km (31 mile) hike across the stunningly picturesque landscape of the Brecon Beacons National Park in Wales. A testing event saw thousands of walkers from across the country tackle...
10th July 2019
Kivells Director Simon Alford conducting proceedings in front of bidders

Kivells Director Simon Alford conducting proceedings

Kivells recently held another successful property auction to build on the success of the 2018 and 2019 auctions at a busy auction room in Launceston.  Bidders arrived from across the country to bid on an array of lots, including residential property and land from the region, with the event taking place at the Eagle House Hotel in Launceston. All five lots that sold were in excess of their guide prices. Paradise Farm near Padstow selling for an...

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