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Chartered Surveying Services
Property Sales and Lettings
Hexham and Northern Rural (HNR) specialise in the sale and letting of rural
properties throughout the county, from Weardale to Glendale and the Borders.
All types and sizes of property are handled from barns requiring restoration
to bare land, small cottages, country homes with land and commercial farms.
In addition to serving the rural community, HNR also handle properties in
Hexham and its surrounding towns and villages.
Please contact RICHARD BROWN or ADAM BARRASS to arrange a free, confidential marketing appraisal and to find out about our competitive rates of commission.
Valuations and Surveys
Hexham and Northern Rural (HNR) are able to undertake valuations for all purposes including Inheritance Tax, Capital Gains Tax and Insurance Valuations. The presence of fully qualified Chartered Surveyors within the company also allows for the preparation of Red Book valuations for security purposes and Expert Witness Reports for dispute resolution.
HNR can also carry out independent mortgage valuations, Home Buyers Surveys and free confidential marketing appraisals for all types and sizes of property.
Landlord and Tenant
Staff at Hexham and Northern Rural (HNR) specialise in the preparation of Farm Business Tenancies, Contract Farming Agreements, Profit of Pasturage (Grazing), and Farm Business Appraisals as well as providing advice on matters relating to Agricultural Holding Act Tenancies.
Catering for the residential market HNR are able to prepare and manage Assured Short-Hold Tenancies and advise on issues relating to Rent Act Tenancies.
Single Farm Payments/ Environmental Stewardship.
Hexham and Northern Rural (HNR) provide farmers and land owners with advice
on all matters relating to the Single Farm Payment Scheme ( SFP ) as well
as being happy to complete SFP applications.
Following the Mid Term Review and the introduction of modulation reducing farm subsidies, it is now more important than ever that farmers and landowners consider entering land into some form of stewardship, to ensure they receive the maximum level of support available.
Please contact ADAM BARRASS to discuss the Entry Level Scheme, Organic Entry Level Scheme and/or Higher Level Scheme.
Compulsory Purchase and Compensation Claims.
If your farm (owner-occupied or tenanted) is likely to be effected by a road widening, pipeline, electric poles or pylons Hexham and Northern Rural (HNR) will be able to look after your interests to ensure you suffer the least inconvenience and are suitably compensated as well as ensuring your land is left in the best possible condition following the completion of works.
HNR can also help you negotiate the best positioning and rent for a Telecommunications site, should you be approached by a network provider.
In all of these circumstances HNR fees are met by the Utility or Telecom Company. This is therefore a professional service with no cost to the farmer or landowner.
Country Planning
Wondering whether your field that backs onto the village or out-lying traditional farm building has potential for development? Contact HNR to arrange for one of our surveyors to inspect your property and assess the best way to pursue the matter with planners.
Farm Dispersal Sales
In addition to the sale of rural properties Hexham and Northern Rural (HNR)
are able to provide the complete package by conducting the on farm dispersal
sale of both live and deadstock.
Please contact RICHARD BROWN or CHRIS ARMSTRONG to confidentially discuss our competitive commission rates should you be considering a farm sale.