Kivells News
Blue Tongue Announcement
DEFRA Announcement From 26th March until 15th May some classes of store cattle and store sheep for our Friday store market do not need to be blood tested (Step 4, below). Steps 1-3 and Step 5...
Auction results continue to reinforce Kivells’ reputation as the most successful auctioneers in Devon and Cornwall
It was a beautiful spring evening for Kivells’ third auction of the year, where 11 varied lots went under the hammer at Lifton Strawberry Fields, ranging from residential property, commercial premi...
Excellent spring success at Kivells’ March Auction
The spring market arrived early for Kivells March Collective Property Auction, where nine sought after lots went under the hammer at Lifton Strawberry Fields, resulting in sales in excess of £1.2 m...
Sustainable Farming Incentive Submissions ‘Temporarily Suspended’
The Labour government’s decision to stop accepting new applications for the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) is a huge blow following the closure of Capital Grant Applications and recent IHT ann...
When is the best time to sell your farm or land?
With the clocks changing, and lighter evenings on the horizon, now is the optimal time to start preparing your farm sale. Although the market has become less seasonal in recent times, the best time...
Significant development opportunity launched to the market with Kivells
Liskeard Farms and Land Department is pleased to have received instructions to market Fern Hill Farm situated in a fantastic rural location, on the fringe of Bodmin Moor. The property offers SIGNIF...
Agricultural Seminar a Resounding Success
Kivells Directors Mark Bunt and Tom Rattray were delighted to attend a joint presentation with Azets Accountants and WBW Solicitors at Lifton Strawberry Fields relating to estate planning, particul...
Bank of England Base Rate Reduced - What could this mean for UK Mortgages?
The Bank of England has today announced that it will be cutting interest rates by 0.25%, taking the base rate from 4.75% to 4.5% in the first decision of the year. This will be the third time in un...
When to sell your farm as a whole, or in lots
Selling your farm is one of the biggest life decisions you can make. Not only has your farm been your livelihood, it will no doubt have also been a family home for generations. With many financial ...
Planning Reform – Opportunities for Development
Central Government has revised the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), which came into force on 12th December 2024. This sets out guidance and policies for planning across England. In respo...