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Stags Farm Agency welcome Paddy Ellicott to the team

Stags Farm Agency are delighted to announce Patrick (Paddy) Ellicott has joined the Stags Farm Agency Team. The addition of Paddy reinforces Stags’ commitment to rural business.

The team are preparing a number of farms and land parcels to be launched to the market shortly, if you are considering selling or buying, reach out to the knowledgeable team.

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A new era for Class Q agricultural to residential permitted development rights

Alister Smith BSc (Hons) PGDip MRICS, professional partner and head of Stags planning and design highlights the upcoming changes to Class Q applications coming later this month. While the core principle remains, there are several key changes to Class Q that should be noted.

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Grant schemes: Farming in Protected Landscapes

Charlotte Turner, of our Totnes Professional Services team, discusses key points of the FiPL grant.

This grant scheme is targeted specifically towards farmers and land managers within England’s National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs).

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Farms and land market update – Strong start to 2025

George Alder MRICS FAAV, Partner and Head of Stags Farm Agency, discusses the farms and land market and what will the rest of 2025 bring.

There has been a clear mood of confidence in the market, particularly from farmer buyers. Stags Farm Agency have completed on a number of commercial farms and land sales.

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Bank of England cuts base rate to 4.25%

Lee Flay BSc Hons, Stags Partner, discusses the latest interest rate drop from the Bank of England of 4.25%.This newly adjusted base rate is expected to positively impact the mortgage market, boosting buyer confidence and enabling access to more favourable mortgage deals.

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Draft SFI 2024 applications given green light after scheme closure

Sally Blowey BSc (Hons) MRICS FAAV, associate, chartered surveyor and RICS registered valuer, reports on the recent good news from Parliament for those who were left disappointed by the sudden closure of the Sustainable Farming Incentive SFI 2024 scheme on 11th March 2025.

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