Rural Outlook, 2022

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.

Mon 17 Jan 2022 · 3 MINUTE READ

We're in an agricultural transition period - what does that mean for UK farmers?

As the reports show, we are now in an agricultural transition period. Changes for farmers will be phased in over seven years. Over this time the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) will be gradually reduced in a tiered system.

We're in an agricultural transition period - what does that mean for UK farmers?

Mon 17 Jan 2022 · 2 minute read

The wider effect of rising agricultural commodities on the farming industry

It has been hard to miss the seemingly constant upward trajectory of a lot of agricultural commodities within the last 12 months, let’s look at some of the contributory factors causing this rise.

Mon 17 Jan 2022 · 2 MINUTE READ

Natural Capital and Green Investment

Both carbon sequestration and biodiversity enhancement are becoming increasingly necessary to both reduce emissions and offset environmental impacts generated by development in the UK.

Wed 09 Feb 2022 · 2 MINUTE READ

The reality of the UK’s net zero ambition: the role of carbon capture

In 2019, the UK and Scottish Governments made their commitments to net zero, with target dates of 2050 and 2045 respectively. Relatively, both countries are progressing well, with emissions falling faster than in other major developed economies. However, with 326m tonnes of ‘carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e)’ emitted in 2020, there is still a long road ahead.

Mon 17 Jan 2022 · 2 MINUTE READ

Land values are rocketing as a result of the thriving logistics and distribution sector

The warehouse and logistics market has bolstered as a result of the pandemic, with close to 50m sq ft of deals completed in the UK throughout 2021.

Mon 17 Jan 2022 · 2 MINUTE READ

Your site has legacy development potential, but where to start?

Your site has development potential, but where to start? Two of Bidwells’ development experts answer the typical questions to consider from a landowner’s perspective.

Mon 17 Jan 2022 · 4 MINUTE READ

Diversifying your estate - top 5 questions to ask yourself before embarking on a new project

There is a full spectrum of diversification projects for you to consider if you wish to enhance your rural property portfolio. But before you embark on this process, here are our top five questions to consider.

Diversifying your estate - top 5 questions to ask yourself before embarking on a new project

Mon 17 Jan 2022 · 3 MINUTE READ

Give your redundant buildings a new lease of life

Now is an excellent time to review existing uses on your farm or estate and consider opportunities for the future.

Mon 17 Jan 2022 · 2 MINUTE READ

Rural property market update

The outlook for the rural property market is positive and strong interest and values are welcome after a difficult 18 months.

Mon 17 Jan 2022 · 2 MINUTE READ

Residential Overview

2021 was a busy time for the residential sector. With Covid restrictions in place at the beginning of the year, the house move process was more onerous, though demand for vacant properties remained strong.

Fri 14 Jan 2022 · 3 MINUTE READ

Rural Property Index Overview

Rural property Income return was up marginally over the 12 months, in part as a result of new tenancy arrangements, active management was the primary driver of returns, with alternative uses, and the promotion of strategic land counteracting wider market capital value declines.

Mon 20 Dec 2021 · 2 MINUTE READ

Why sale and leaseback is making a comeback in farming

With farmers and investors’ interests aligning after Brexit and Covid, Bidwells’ Head of Rural Investment, Roland Bull explains why raising capital from a sale and leaseback on your farm or estate might work for you in 2022.

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