Insights & Reports

Planning in Scotland: An Update - September 2020

Covid-19, Climate Change, Net Zero Emissions… the Scottish planning system is responding to an influx of issues as well as updating other elements of the planning system such as public consultation. We are delighted to share Bidwells’ September Planning Update which aims to keep you updated on these current consultations and associated timescales.

Cambridge Residential Rental Market, Autumn 2020

Along with the rest of the country, day-to-day life in Cambridge remains overshadowed by the COVID-19 crisis.

Rural Outlook - Woodland Carbon Guarantee

The Government has recently launched the Woodland Carbon Guarantee (WCaG) to support the creation of woodland in England.

Rural Outlook - The Agricultural Tenancy Reform 2019

Around a third of agricultural land in England is let under various agreements; changes to tenancy legislation will impact many businesses within the rural sector. With the deadline for responses to DEFRA’s consultation fast approaching on 2 July 2019, below is an overview of the consultation document, highlighting proposals identified by the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA).

Rural Outlook - A Residential Refresher

With the legislation surrounding residential lettings constantly changing, here is an overview of some key factors relating to such lettings that anyone renting out residential property should be aware of.

Basic Payment Scheme 2019: What you need to know

Farmers have been promised “business as usual” for the 2019 Basic Payment Scheme, before changes announced in the 2018 Agriculture Bill may be introduced. But no year of the scheme has been entirely straightforward. Bidwells’ Helen Peirson offers some pointers.

Delivering R&D Potential for the UK

The UK Industrial Strategy published in 2017 made clear the vision must be focused on high growth ‘knowledge based’ industries in order to secure the country’s long-term prosperity.

Rural spectator: Farmers Weekly EU Referendum Poll

A recent poll undertaken by Farmers Weekly asked 577 farmers how they were going to vote on Brexit. Read our detailed analysis of the results here, and how this affects land prices, farm workers and more.

Rural Spectator: Poultry Unit Investment

Over the last five years, there has been considerable investment by farmers into poultry units, both for free range eggs and broiler chicken production.

Rural Spectator: Entry level exception site

Recent changes to Planning Policy could create exciting development opportunities for landowners with land adjacent to existing settlements.

Rural spectator: Commercial Tenancies of Rural Properties - Top Tips

Letting out under-used farm buildings for business purposes can be a great way to diversify and increase income.