JOINT INDUSTRY INITIATIVE ON FARM RENT DETERMINATIONS
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A reminder that the three main membership organisations representing landowners and tenants have jointly launched an initiative designed to encourage short to medium term stability and predictability with regard to rent expectations for 1991 Act tenancies. All rent reviews should continue to be conducted in accordance with guidance published in the TFF “Introduction and Guide to Good Practice for Farm Rent Reviews”, and in SAAVA’s more detailed “Practitioners Guide to Scottish Agricultural Rents Reviews”.
Statutory processes for rent reviews, including requirements for serving notice and deadlines for submission of applications to the Scottish Land Court, continue to apply. The central thrust of the initiative is an intention to minimise uncertainty by introducing guidelines to be taken into consideration by landowners and tenants following the standard rent review test. They are based on an assumption of reasonableness, and are not intended to create an artificial rent floor or cap. The aim is to discourage large and potentially destabilising rent increases unless there is exceptional justification, and by doing so to allay concerns and maintain confidence.
WESTER BROCKLOCH STEADINGS
Rafford, Forres
A unique opportunity to acquire a set of traditional farm buildings with Full Planning Permission in place for a single residential unit, set in a peaceful location yet with easy access to local amenities.
A substantial site extending to 4.67 hectares (11.54 acres) or thereby.
RURAL PRACTICE CHARTERED SURVEYOR AND TRAINEE CHARTERED SURVEYOR POSITIONS
Due to an increasing workload, we are looking to expand our rural practice department. Our office is based at Pluscarden, near Elgin, Moray. We currently have a staff of 15 and our core activity is property consultancy and rural estate management.
We are currently accepting applications for both a Rural Practice Chartered Surveyor as well as a Trainee Chartered Surveyor.
The successful applicants will join our rural practice team, which consists of four fully qualified land agents. Both positions are full-time, working Monday to Friday, and salary will be negotiable depending on experience.
If you would like to apply for either position, please email your CV and covering letter to mandy@bowlts.com.
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