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An invaluable resource for the latest land news in the UK, including the latest news on land values and the agricultural land market.

Land values rise again

Land values rose again last year, despite numerous challenges in the local market & global economy. This once again shows the inherent resilience of agricultural land as a tangible asset.

With a wide range of potential uses, agricultural land remains an attractive investment for a diverse range of buyers.

This is supported by that fact that, in the past 5 years, land values have risen by 31%, outperforming the FTSE 100, UK property prices and interest from savings in the bank.

These rises are driven by historically low levels of land availability, as demand continues to outstrip supply.

Extension to permitted development rights on land

From 26th July 2023, landowners in England can now run pop-up campsites for up to 60 days per year without the need to apply for additional planning permission under a new 'Class BC' permitted development right.

Land with planning permission for a temporary dwelling in Charlwood

Planning permission on land sold in Charlwood, Surrey

After buying land in Charlwood, Surrey from Vantage Land and having his planning application rejected, the owner patiently took it to appeal and won!

Land with planning permission in Stokenchurch

Repeat land buyer gains planning permission on several parcels of farmland

One of our repeat land buyers has successfully gained planning permission on farmland across several sites in Hertfordshire, Surrey & Buckinghamshire.

Land values rise by 5.5% in the past 6 months

Against a backdrop of mounting global economic uncertainty, farmland outperformed the majority of other major assets including residential property. Once again farmland is continuing to perform its traditional safe-haven role, acting as a potential hedge against inflation.

There is ongoing demand for land from a wide range of purchasers, particularly from tax and environmentally driven buyers. Given the continued imbalance between limited supply and strong demand, which shows little sign of dwindling, farmland values are predicted to continue to grow.

Land values have risen by 8% so far this year

Land prices have risen by 8% so far this year and 16% over the past 12 months. This is the strongest rate of annual growth since 2014, outperforming other asset classes.

A lack of supply and strong demand continue to support values. There has been an 11% drop in the supply of land to the previous year, which was already a record low. This has resulted in competition from a wide range of buyers for the scarce amount of land available meaning guide prices are often being exceeded.

Land values rise by 4% in the last quarter

The average value of farmland is rising at the fastest rate since 2014 as land prices increased 4% in the last quarter bringing annual growth to 14%.

We are now in a situation reminiscent of the 1970s when inflation also soared. During such periods, investors often seek out assets classes that act as inflationary hedges. Gold is one, but farmland, which is a more tangible asset and subject to less price volatility, is arguably a better option.

Land values rise by 10% in the past year

Land prices increased by 10% over the year, outperforming several asset classes, highlighting lands resilience during periods of economic turbulence and enhancing its reputation as a hedge against inflation.

It seems unlikely that there will be a huge surge in the availability of land for sale next year, and with demand predicted to remain firm land values should continue to climb.

Land values rise by 5% as farmland hits a 4 year high

The average value of farmland in England and Wales has hit levels not seen since the beginning of 2017. Prices for bare land rose almost 4% in the third quarter. This marks a third consecutive quarter of growth and takes annual growth to 5%.

Low supply and pent-up demand sees land values rise 3%

Farmland values rose by an average of 3% in England during the first six months of 2020 because of historically low supply and pent-up demand.

The 2020 farmland market so far

Record-breaking low supply and rising demand are elements that have stood out for the land market so far in 2020. Demand is supported by the fact that land has a strong track record of not being very affected in terms of economic uncertainty.

Non-farming buyers set the pace in farmland market

Despite the Brexit-related uncertainties, the farmland market has proven more resilient than many might have predicted as land prices increased 2% last year. Investors have played an increasing role in the farmland market as they tend to be attracted to tangible assets as they see them as a safe haven for their capital.

Land News

An invaluable resource for the latest land news in the UK, including the latest news on land values and the agricultural land market.

Land values rise again

Extension to permitted development rights on land

Planning permission on land sold in Charlwood, Surrey

Repeat land buyer gains planning permission on several parcels of farmland

Land values rise by 5.5% in the past 6 months

Land values have risen by 8% so far this year

Land values rise by 4% in the last quarter

Land values rise by 10% in the past year

Land values rise by 5% as farmland hits a 4 year high

Low supply and pent-up demand sees land values rise 3%

The 2020 farmland market so far

Non-farming buyers set the pace in farmland market

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