REFURBISHING CHARLTON HOUSE FARM

OVERVIEW:

With the upcoming retirement of an AHA tenancy, an opportunity arose to restructure a 260-acre portfolio in private ownership. The landowner approached us for high-level advice on the actions they should take.

We examined key details across the portfolio, reviewing and analysing the data to help improve land and property management, increase income and strengthen tenant relationships. We suggested an Agricultural Holdings Act (AHA) surrender and successfully negotiated this, achieving a retirement settlement and obtaining vacant possession.

The dilapidated farmhouse was renovated and let out, with tenants secured on a 3-year AST. We oversaw the set-up of a Contract Farming Agreement for the land from the original tenancy with a local farmer and son, allowing them to stay at home and continue to farm.

SERVICES

Provided the landlord with an increased income of circa £40,000.
In negotiating the new Contract Farming Agreement, the landowner is now in a ‘trading position’ which currently has increased benefits for future IHT savings.
Maintenance of excellent landlord and tenant relationships.

Testimonials

We highly recommend Sarah and the team at Meller Speakman. We have been very impressed with the professionalism and attitude of Sarah who has been extremely thorough & helpful, making us feel relaxed and confident in her abilities. In the recent process of refurbishing our farmhouse finding a new tenant and also a business partner for the farming business. We have both felt that Sarah had our best interest at heart with finding the right people. She has been very communicative in the whole process, keeping us up to date constantly. It is very reassuring knowing that our property and business is being managed and cared for with the same level of pride & professionalism which we ourselves would give.

services we offer

Biodiversity Net Gain

Strategic Land & Estate Management

Planning & Development

Valuations

Land Sales

Rural Professional Services