What work do agricultural valuers do?

Agricultural Valuers provide clients with professional advice and valuation expertise on a wide range of issues affecting the countryside.

They have a thorough knowledge of country life, understand the relevant law, keep abreast of government regulations and have a strong sense of practicality in times when there are many new or increasing pressures on and opportunities in the countryside. At all times they act professionally and focus on adding value to their clients.

Types of work often include...

Sales and Lettings

Sales, purchase and lettings of farms, estates, houses, commercial premises and land.

Tax Planning

Advice on rural taxation and finance, including income and capital taxes.

Government Schemes

Payments and grants, applications and advice.

Auctions

Property, livestock, machinery and equipment auctions.

Valuations

Valuation of farms, estates, houses, commercial premises and land.

Joint Ventures

Preparing contract farming, share faming and other agreements.

Compensation

Compulsory purchase and compensation claims, including water and gas pipelines, road and rail schemes and electricity wayleaves.

Planning

Preparing advice, applications, site promotion and appeals.

Diversification

Providing advice, grant/finance applications and any planning issues.

Renewable Energy

Advising on renewable energy projects including wind, solar, water, biofuels and biomass.

Telecoms

Advice on agreements relating to telecommunication masts and broadband cables.

Dispute Resolution

Arbitration and dispute settlements, mediation, independent experts, evidence preparation and hearings.

Estate Management

Management of rural property and business.

Strategic Business Advice

Strategic business advice, planning and identifying opportunities.

Environment

Advice on government schemes, natural capital, biodiversity, soils, water and climate change.