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UK Development Land Values Rise in 2011
According to the latest research of UK estate agency Knight Franks, the value of residential property land in the UK rose by 0.2% in Q4 2011. As for London, the price growth there amounted to 3.2%.On an annual basis, the values increased by 1.3% and 20.3% nationwide and in London accordingly. Such a significant increase in land values in the... Read more

UK Farmland Values Grow Despite Increased Supply – Savills
The latest figures revealed by Savill's suggest that the supply of farmland in the East of England increased by 42% in 2011. This compares to 11% across the UK as a whole.However, such significant growth did not lead to a fall in farmland prices, say Savill's experts. The prices rose to 6,850 pounds per acre - a 10% increase - when it comes to... Read more

UK Farmland to Become the Most Valuable Asset
Savill's Farms and Estates experts are determined that the growth of farmland prices in 2012 will make UK farmland the most attractive asset for investors.They believe that the price growth will amount to 36% in the next 5 years, of which 5% will account for 2012 alone.The forecast seems to be very realistic given the fact that UK farmland prices... Read more

Farmland in Scotland Demanded by Investors
As farmland prices in England become unbeatable, investors turn to Scotland, where prime quality farmland is being offered for 5-8K pounds per acre.The latest research published by Smiths Gore suggests that arable land of the highest quality in Scotland is now priced at 5,000-8,000 pounds per acre.According to John Coleman, the prices rise because... Read more

UK Farmland Still In Demand
Estate agencies and property specialists are determined that land is a safe haven for UK and foreign investors.Lately, another report suggesting that farmland in Great Britain is a safe haven for investors was published.Peter Crichton, a professional providing a wide range of rural property, valuation, auction, livestock marketing services,... Read more

UK House Prices Fall 0.2% This Month – Hometrack
Another report on UK house prices was published by Hometrack, a privately owned property analytics business with offices in Great Britain and Australia.According to a house prices report by Hometrack, the decline in property values has doubled this month because of the low demand from buyers and overall economic uncertainty in the UK.Hometrack... Read more

UK Farmland Values Fall by 1% in Q3
UK estate agency registered a 1% fall in UK farmland values in Q3 2011, however, property experts believe this is only a temporary change.The latest report by an estate agency suggests that farmland values in the UK fell in the third quarter of 2011. Even though the decline amounted to only 1%, it was the first decline registered since the first... Read more

Farmland Prices in UK Skyrocket
Farmland prices in Great Britain rise to over £8,000 per acre for the first time, say Saffery Champness experts.One of the leading UK agencies specialising in farmland sales, Saffery Champness, recently reported a significant increase in asking prices.According to Mike Harrison of Saffery Champness, English farmland is now priced at over... Read more

UK Farmland Prices Hit All-time High in Q1 2011
A report published by rural estate agency and advisor Smiths Gore on April 5th suggest that farmland prices have hit the all-time high in the first three months of 2011.As such, at the end of March the price of farmland stood at £7,900 per acre. This represents a 4% increase on the fourth quarter of 2010.Smiths Gore experts are determined... Read more

UK Farmhouse Market Remains Static – Carter Jonas
According to the latest research from Carter Jonas, the British rural farmhouse market remained static. Despite this fact, however, property values in different parts of the country varied significantly.As such, 14 offices of the company reported no changes in valuation of farmhouses in the three months to the end of September 2010. Decreases were... Read more
