Kivells News
Sustainable Farming Incentive Update 2026
Defra has just announced that SFI 2026 will be reformed and will open in June 2026. We are expecting two application windows: June – Small farms and farmers without existing agreements can app...
New Planning Policy
The Government has recently published new draft National Planning Policy which proposes further policies to help boost housebuilding in England. The proposed policy changes would further reinforce...
Kivells 2025 Collective Property Auction Review
We are delighted to share with you our 2025 Collective Property Auctions Review brochure which includes a selection of results from across the year. We are proud to have been holding successful pro...
2025 Farms and Land Review
Welcome to our 2025 Farms and Land Review. With the recent Budget now behind us, many might have expected a degree of uncertainty to dampen confidence in the farmland market. While fiscal change ha...
Kivells’ penultimate auction of 2025 sees sales reach in excess of £2.2 million
Over 150 keen bidders and spectators filled the auction room in anticipation for Kivells’ 9th auction of the year, where 20 varied and sought-after lots went under the hammer. Residential property ...
Kivells Named “Best in Region – South West” at the 2025 ESTAS Awards
Kivells are proud to announce that the firm has been awarded “Best Local Estate Agency Group (2–5 offices) – South West” at the 2025 ESTAS Customer Service Awards, cementing its reputation as one o...
Packed auction room sees 12 sought-after lots go under the hammer
Residential property, land and commercial premise were in high demand at Kivells’ 8th auction of the year, where a packed auction room witnessed 12 sought-after lots go under the hammer, achieving ...
Kivells welcomes home-buying reforms and commits to supporting consultation
Kivells has welcomed the Government’s proposals to improve the home-buying and selling process, including plans for more upfront information for buyers, higher professional standards for agents and...
IHT Relief Cut – Why Lock, Stock & Barrel Valuations Matter
From April 2026, changes to Inheritance Tax (IHT) relief means a tax of 20% will apply to agricultural assets over £1 million. Anything above the £1 million threshold will face increased scrutiny ...
Kivells Auctions Shortlisted for National Award
Following a record-breaking number of entries, Kivells are thrilled to have been shortlisted for the ‘Residential Auction Service of the Year’ and this year’s Negotiator Awards – the UK's leading a...