by Tim Waring | Apr 30, 2020 | Residential
On Monday, it will be five weeks since the start of the lockdown. So what has happened to the property market in the meantime? Clear directive from HM Government has firmly put the brakes on sales and lettings but I’m pleased to say we have not come to an abrupt halt!...
by Giles Chaplin | Apr 17, 2020 | Development
Giles Chaplin who heads up Lister Haigh’s Development division reports that considering the current circumstances, enquiries remain strong regarding small/medium development sites. There is plenty of declared interest in several sites for housing development in North...
by Katie Fall | Apr 17, 2020 | Agriculture
Key Dates to Note 1 April – Heather, rough grass, bracken, gorse or vaccinium on land must not be burned, other than in upland areas, from this date. The burning season for land not within upland areas is 1 November to 31 March. (GAEC 6). 16 April – The...
by Catherine Johnston | Apr 17, 2020 | Agriculture
With less than a month to go until the Basic Payment Scheme application deadline of 15th May, we hope that the majority of our rural clients are aware that this is fast approaching. The wet weather has led to many changes in crop planning but the removal of the 3 crop...
by Katie Fall | Apr 2, 2020 | Agriculture
In these unusual circumstances, all Lister Haigh staff across our three offices are still in action and working as usual, just remotely in their home offices throughout the county. The annual Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) window is keeping our Agricultural Team busy,...
by Will Foyle | Apr 2, 2020 | Agriculture
Following mounting pressure from farmers and advisors, DEFRA has finally allowed the relaxation of the 2 and 3 crop diversification rule. A requirement for arable farmers claiming the Basic Payment Scheme in 2020. Due to the severe flooding in many parts of the...
by Giles Chaplin | Mar 26, 2020 | Agriculture
As I write this article the world we live in is experiencing an unprecedented crisis and change which will impact on all areas of our economy, not least Agriculture. For many the last 2 years will have been a very difficult time, trying to follow the Brexit debate and...
by Giles Chaplin | Mar 17, 2020 | Company
With the increasing spread of Coronavirus, we would like to reassure our clients and business contacts that we are following UK Government recommendations and putting in place measures to help reduce the risk of spreading the virus. We aim for all our clients and...
by Giles Chaplin | Mar 13, 2020 | Agriculture
The Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) 2020 window has opened for applications and annual revenue claims for existing Countryside Stewardship and Environmental Stewardship agreements. Applications for all scheme claims must be submitted by 15th May 2020 to avoid late claim...
by Giles Chaplin | Mar 13, 2020 | Agriculture
Rishi Sunak gave the Budget speech to Parliament on 11 March detailing the new government’s financial proposals for the forthcoming year. The headlines have focussed upon the measures being allocated to the coronavirus with assistance to the NHS and businesses to...
