Rural Outlook, 2023

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We've brought together market commentary, research and insights from across our Rural, Planning, Residential Development and Commercial teams, keeping landowners and farmers well informed on key topics that matter right now.

We hope you enjoy it - you can browse individual articles below, or complete a short form to download the full magazine or to request a hard copy.

Tue 14 Feb 2023 · 2 minute read

Detail on environmental land management scheme (ELMS) revealed at last

It turns out that announcements on farm and environmental policy are like London buses - you wait for ages and then three come along at once. Bidwells’ Ian Ashbridge welcomes revelations on DEFRA’s Environmental Land Management scheme.

Detail on environmental land management scheme (ELMS) revealed at last

Tue 07 Feb 2023 · 2 min read

Introduction | Rural Outlook

Inflation peaked at 11% and we've had eight successive interest rate increases since January 2022, taking the current Bank of England base rate to 4% (at the time of writing). While most economists think, or at least hope, that inflation has now turned a corner, and is starting to trend downwards, the market is still pricing in further interest rate increases before Spring.

Tue 10 Jan 2023

Consider joining the Landowner-Led Legacy Development

Legacy development focuses on preserving and enhancing the natural environment for future generations. It is an increasingly popular approach to creating sustainable, livable communities that benefit the people within them and the surrounding environment.

Tue 10 Jan 2023

Development Land Checklist

Is your land suitable for Industrial and Logistics Development? If you are planning to use a parcel of land for industrial or logistics development, our checklist can be a great starting point.

Tue 10 Jan 2023 · 2 min read

Uncovering the benefits of natural capital: a landowner’s view

By guest contributor, Susan Twining, CLA - The development of natural capital markets for environmental benefits has unlocked investment interest and funding opportunities for landowners. Farmers and land managers are facing major changes in agriculture policy.

Tue 10 Jan 2023

Switch on to the potential of Onshore Wind

The UK government might lift restrictions on onshore wind projects in England, which currently act as a ban on these developments. This brings huge opportunities for landowners. In this article, we talk you through where to start.

Wed 11 Jan 2023

Rural Property Market Update

Over the past 12 months, land values have increased, despite the economic and political turmoil. It is clear the farmland market is continuing along its own path, with extraordinary demand for agricultural and rural property seen across the region.

Tue 10 Jan 2023

What are the opportunities in Natural Capital Investment?

Whether you’re a developer looking to meet biodiversity net gain requirements or a landowner looking to make use of land with no development potential, natural capital investment provides a plethora of opportunities.

Wed 11 Jan 2023

Rural Property Index Overview

Rural property is often held by institutional investors to diversify a wider portfolio. It has typically been seen as a haven during times of economic uncertainty and so, with the prospect of a year-long recession looming over the UK, rural property has its part to play for investors.

Tue 14 Feb 2023 · 2 minute read

Breaking free from the input-output price dilemma: a guide for arable farmers

The last year has seen a major spike in global grain prices – exacerbated, but not solely caused - by Russia’s war in Ukraine.

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