Back British Farming Day 2020: Get Involved
he NFU is inviting MPs and farmers up and down the country to throw their weight behind Back British Farming Day, to celebrate our farming industry.
L&F Newsletter – Asset August 2020
Our latest edition of Asset is now out! Read all the latest including articles about estate sales, valuations and planning achievements from Bloomfields Chartered Town Planners.
Government to cut red tape for farmers as they plan for 2021
A rare move from Government which will actually reduce red tape! The ‘three crop rule’ and the other greening requirements of the Basic Payment Scheme to be scrapped with effect from 2021.
Auction update
On the day that would have been our July Paddock Wood Collective Sale we wanted to let you know what the situation is with our planned auctions.
Stamp Duty threshold raised to £500k till March 2021
It has been announced by Rishi Sunak, Chancellor of the Exchequer, that residential property transactions costing up to £500,000 will be exempt from stamp duty land tax (SDLT) until 31st March 2021.
Keep calm and carry on developing!
The site promotion and development land department at Lambert & Foster has been working on behalf of landowners to unlock the potential of their land.
Opportunity for Landowners in the Wealden and Canterbury areas
The Local Plans of Wealden District Council and Canterbury City Council are currently being reviewed, which gives landowners in the area an opportunity to offer land that may be suitable for development.
Results Based Agri-environment Payment Scheme
The fourth edition of the Results Based Agri-environment Payment Scheme newsletter has been released.
Electrical Safety Standards
Electrical Safety Standards The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 introduce new requirements for landlords to ensure that electrical installations
Final Call for Countryside Stewardship
Final Call for Countryside Stewardship We now know that BPS payments will reduce from 2021. The Government has provided assurances that those who enter their
Realism is our Vaccine
Realism is our Vaccine Now lockdown is being eased, Alec Cox, head of residential sales for Lambert & Foster answers the sixty-four thousand dollar question
Open for viewings and market appraisals
Open for viewings and market appraisals BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Following the government’s announcement on Tuesday 12 May, we are delighted to be able to conduct
Business rates revaluation postponed
Business rates revaluation postponed The Minister for Housing, Communities and Local Government has announced that the next revaluation for non-domestic rates in England will be
Welcome news for the dairy sector
Welcome news for the dairy sector DEFRA has announced a new hardship fund for English dairy farmers to assist with the impact of the COVID-19
Valuing during the Covid Crisis
Valuing during the Covid Crisis Lambert & Foster’s valuation team continue to help clients with probate valuations where appropriate social distancing requirements can be observed.
Deadline extended for BPS, Countryside Stewardship and Environmental Stewardship 2020 revenue claims!
Deadline extended for BPS, Countryside Stewardship and Environmental Stewardship 2020 revenue claims! Government has confirmed a one month extension to claim for farm payments in England. The
£10m to boost tree planting – Woodland Carbon Guarantee
£10m to boost tree planting – Woodland Carbon Guarantee The Forestry Commission has confirmed that £10m funding will be available for the second auction for the Woodland
L&F Newsletter – Asset Summer 2020
L&F Newsletter – Asset Summer 2020 Our latest edition of Asset is now out! Read all the latest including articles about estate sales, valuations and
Through good times and the bad…
Through good times and the bad, Lambert & Foster has been part of your local community for 120 years Lambert & Foster has been an
Promotion Agreement Secured
Promotion Agreement Secured Despite the current challenges of working remotely, the Lambert & Foster land and development team are delighted to secure another planning promotion
COVID 19 – Impact on residential tenancies
COVID 19 – Impact on residential tenancies Schedule 29 of the Coronavirus Act 2020 is headed Residential Tenancies in England and Wales: Protection from Eviction.
BPS 2020 Update
BPS 2020 Update Some welcome good news for farmers struggling to meet the three crop rule after such a wretched winter; the RPA have published
COVID-19 message from Lambert & Foster:
COVID-19 message from Lambert & Foster: Our response to COVID-19 has been to seek the advice of official sources from the outset and follow the
Our team win Farm Expo award!
Our team win Farm Expo award! Lambert & Foster and Bloomfields are proud to announce that their stand at Farm Expo, held at the Kent
The Lambert & Foster Paddock Wood Half Marathon
The Lambert & Foster Paddock Wood Half Marathon POSTPONED UNTIL 6th September 2020 Not long to go until the Lambert & Foster Paddock Wood Half
Summer Grazing Catalogue 2020
Summer Grazing Catalogue 2020 70TH ANNUAL SALE OF SUMMER GRAZING RIGHTS ON LAND IN EAST SUSSEX. Summer Grazing Rights By usual private treaty negotiation but
Energy performance regulations for traditional and listed buildings
There has been a lot of confusion in the market when it comes to the impact of the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards on listed buildings.
Charity donations from the 2019 Plough Match
Charity donations from the 2019 Plough Match Supported by L&F and Bloomfields, the Weald of Kent Ploughing Match Association held another successful Plough Match at
RPA Countryside Stewardship Key Dates
The RPA has published a “Key Dates 2020” timeline for BPS, Countryside Stewardship (CS) and Environmental Stewardship (ES) on GOV.UK. This document confirms:- Mid Tier and Higher
L&F Newsletter – Asset – Spring 2020
Welcome to our first edition of Asset Magazine in 2020. It was an extremely busy year in 2019 and with the election result providing some certainty for the property market in what has been a turbulent few years, we hope that decisions can now be made with more confidence.
Energy Performance Regulations for traditional and listed buildings
Energy Performance Regulations for traditional and listed buildings There has been a lot of confusion in the market when it comes to the impact of
Electrical safety testing in let residential property
Electrical safety testing in let residential property The Government has published draft Regulations which will require electrical safety testing in let residential property in England.
2020 Vision – Reflect, Reshape, Respond
2020 Vision – Reflect, Reshape, Respond Alan Mummery, Director of Lambert & Foster, talks about our 2020 vision in the latest editon of South East
Christmas Raffle raised £142.50 for The Royal British Legion
Christmas Raffle raised £142.50 for The Royal British Legion We are delighted to announce that our Christmas raffle at the Mayfield Late Night Shopping event
Christmas 2019 and New Year Opening Hours
Christmas 2019 and New Year Opening Hours Friday 20th December 9.00am – 12.30pm Saturday 21st December 9.00am – 4.00pm Sunday 22nd December CLOSED Monday 23rd
I’m Dreaming of a Polite Christmas
I’m Dreaming of a Polite Christmas Alec Cox, Associate Director of Lambert & Foster gives some seasonal advice on preparing property for the market. Brexit,
Cranbrook Late Night Shopping
Cranbrook Late Night Shopping Enjoy festive drinks and nibbles with us as we support Cranbrook Town Christmas Market.
Lambert & Foster Half Marathon listed on Runner’s World
Lambert & Foster Half Marathon listed on Runner’s World Runnersworld.com has listed the Paddock Wood Half Marathon, which takes place on Sunday 5th April 2020,
Business rates – are you aware?
Business rates – are you aware? Business rates can be charged on most non-domestic properties including shops, offices, industrial units, holiday lets and factories. In
Ideal timing and perfect weather for Kent farm dispersal sale
Ideal timing and perfect weather for Kent farm dispersal sale David Williams from Farmers Guide attended our succesful Kent farm dispersal sale – click the
Government launches new scheme to boost tree-planting
Government launches new scheme to boost tree-planting The Woodland Carbon Guarantee Scheme has been launched, with £50 million funding available. The scheme aims to encourage
Rural businesses to benefit from £35m government fund
Rural businesses to benefit from £35m government fund Grants of up to £750,000 available to rural firms to boost productivity and create local jobs. Rural
Mayfield’s Late Night Shopping 2019
Mayfield’s Late Night Shopping 2019 Enjoy festive drinks and nibbles with us as we support Mayfield’s Late Night Shopping. On the evening we will have
Perry Court Charity Apple Auction 2019
Perry Court Charity Apple Auction 2019 Sunday 20th October 2019 at 3pmPerry Court Farm Canterbury Road Ashford Kent TN25 4ES All money raised at the
L&F Newsletter – Asset – Autumn 2019
L&F Newsletter – Asset – Autumn 2019 At the time of writing this article, our Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has suspended parliament and stirred thecountry