[ Categories ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/categories "Categories") [ Tags ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/tags "Tags") [ Calendar ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/calendar "Calendar") [ Categories: All Categories ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0); "Categories") Search...Suggested keywords [ x ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ![PFK](https://pfk-estate.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_avatar/924_pfk-favicon.png) ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) ## [Summer 2022 Newsletter](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/summer-2022-newsletter) Friday, 10 June 2022 [PFK](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) [Land](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/categories/land) [Planning & Development](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/categories/planning-development) [ ![Summer 2022 Newsletter](https://pfk-estate.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_articles/322/b2ap3_large_trees-2900064_1920.jpg) ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/summer-2022-newsletter "Summer 2022 Newsletter") Bringing you all the latest up to date information, our latest newsletter is now available to view by clicking the link below: https://mailchi.mp/57b37b38f764/pfk-land-agency-summer-newsletter-2022 In this newsletter, you'll find Jo Edwards' outlook on what we can expect in the coming months, why there is no time to waste when it comes to new ... [ Continue reading](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/summer-2022-newsletter) 4230 Hits [ 0 Comments ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/summer-2022-newsletter#comments) Tags: [News](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/tags/news) [Grants](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/tags/grants) [Environment](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/tags/environment) [Agriculture](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/tags/agriculture) [Planning Guidance](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/tags/planning-guidance) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ![PFK](https://pfk-estate.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_avatar/924_pfk-favicon.png) ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) ## [Environmental Land Management (ELM) Scheme 2022: Sustainable Farming Incentive](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/environmental-land-management-elm-scheme-2022-sustainable-farming-incentive) Tuesday, 24 May 2022 [PFK](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) [Land](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/categories/land) [ ![Environmental Land Management (ELM) Scheme 2022: Sustainable Farming Incentive](https://pfk-estate.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_articles/320/b2ap3_large_stephen-radford-NqaJAIO3u7w-unsplash.jpg) ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/environmental-land-management-elm-scheme-2022-sustainable-farming-incentive "Environmental Land Management (ELM) Scheme 2022: Sustainable Farming Incentive") England is now in the second year of the phasing out of the current Basic Payments Scheme (BPS) and the transition to the new Environmental Land Management (ELM) schemes, these new schemes are based on the principal of 'public money for public goods', paying farmers and landowners public money for carrying out farming and land management acti... [ Continue reading](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/environmental-land-management-elm-scheme-2022-sustainable-farming-incentive) 4882 Hits [ 0 Comments ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/summer-2022-newsletter#comments) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ![PFK](https://pfk-estate.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_avatar/924_pfk-favicon.png) ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) ## [Spring 2022: A Land Agent's Perspective](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/a-land-agent-s-perspective) Wednesday, 11 May 2022 [PFK](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) [Land](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/categories/land) [ ![Spring 2022: A Land Agent's Perspective](https://pfk-estate.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_articles/317/b2ap3_large_illiya-vjestica-W5FdAcHp7l8-unsplash.jpg) ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/a-land-agent-s-perspective "Spring 2022: A Land Agent's Perspective") With spring now well underway bringing with it the welcome feelings of a new season of fresh growth and longer days, from a Land Agent's perspective it's usually a barometer of where things are within the agricultural sector.Despite the very real concerns associated with rising fertilizer, energy, fuel and feed costs, demand for land remains high a... [ Continue reading](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/a-land-agent-s-perspective) 4699 Hits [ 0 Comments ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/summer-2022-newsletter#comments) Tags: [Grass Letting](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/tags/grass-letting) [Environment](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/tags/environment) [Agriculture](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/tags/agriculture) [land](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/tags/land) [rural property](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/tags/rural-property) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ![PFK](https://pfk-estate.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_avatar/924_pfk-favicon.png) ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) ## [Half of English Basic Payment to be Paid in July](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/half-of-english-basic-payment-to-be-paid-in-july) Friday, 06 May 2022 [PFK](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) [Land](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/categories/land) [ ![Half of English Basic Payment to be Paid in July](https://pfk-estate.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_images/924/b2ap3_large_business-g0950f2ba1_1920.jpg) ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/half-of-english-basic-payment-to-be-paid-in-july "Half of English Basic Payment to be Paid in July") As a response to current cash flow issues, DEFRA has announced today (Friday, 6th May) that it is now using its freedom out the CAP to make a first half payment of this year's Basic Payment in England in July to those who have made eligible applications by 16th May. The balance of the payment will then be paid from December in the usual paymen... [ Continue reading](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/half-of-english-basic-payment-to-be-paid-in-july) 3711 Hits [ 0 Comments ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/summer-2022-newsletter#comments) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ![PFK](https://pfk-estate.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_avatar/924_pfk-favicon.png) ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) ## [Important Update - Nutrient Neutrality Guidance](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/important-update-nutrient-neutrality-guidance) Monday, 25 April 2022 [PFK](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) [PFK News](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/categories/pfk-news) [Land](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/categories/land) [Planning & Development](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/categories/planning-development) [ ![Lake-District-Stock-Photo](https://pfk-estate.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_images/924/b2ap3_large_Lake-District-Stock-Photo.jpg) ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/important-update-nutrient-neutrality-guidance "Lake-District-Stock-Photo") At the end of March 2022, all of the Local Planning Authorities in Cumbria received 'Nutrient Neutrality Notifications' from Natural England in relation to rivers and waterbodies in the catchments of Protected Habitat Sites. Natural England have issued this advice where Habitats Sites are in an unfavourable conservation status and additional nutrie... [ Continue reading](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/important-update-nutrient-neutrality-guidance) 5036 Hits [ 0 Comments ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/summer-2022-newsletter#comments) Tags: [Planning Guidance](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/tags/planning-guidance) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ![PFK](https://pfk-estate.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_avatar/924_pfk-favicon.png) ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) ## [Find the right grant for you with PFK Land Agency](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/find-the-right-grant-for-you-with-pfk-land-agency) Monday, 28 February 2022 [PFK](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) [Land](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/categories/land) [ ![Find the right grant for you with PFK Land Agency](https://pfk-estate.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_articles/311/b2ap3_large_sophie-walker-QgLE4yo5-0g-unsplash.jpg) ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/find-the-right-grant-for-you-with-pfk-land-agency "Find the right grant for you with PFK Land Agency") Over the last month there have been many announcements from the Government about future schemes and opportunities available to farmers.The most recent announcement gave more detail on the Animal Health and Welfare Review under which pig, sheep and cattle farmers will be able to apply for a grant for an annual vet visit to help to look at the follow... [ Continue reading](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/find-the-right-grant-for-you-with-pfk-land-agency) 4364 Hits [ 0 Comments ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/summer-2022-newsletter#comments) Tags: [News](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/tags/news) [Grants](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/tags/grants) [Subsidies](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/tags/subsidies) [Environment](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/tags/environment) [Agriculture](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/tags/agriculture) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ![PFK](https://pfk-estate.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_avatar/924_pfk-favicon.png) ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) ## [England - BPS Lump Sum Exit Scheme](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/england-bps-lump-sum-exit-scheme) Wednesday, 09 February 2022 [PFK](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) [Land](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/categories/land) [ ![lane-g227f8052f_1920](https://pfk-estate.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_articles/308/b2ap3_large_lane-g227f8052f_1920.jpg) ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/england-bps-lump-sum-exit-scheme "lane-g227f8052f_1920") The long awaited details of the Lump Sum Exit Scheme (the "retirement scheme") have been announced by the Government. If you have given up land since 2020, or are contemplating giving up then this is something which should be considered.The headline details are:The payment will be calculated from a reference period of 2019 to 2021, and the av... [ Continue reading](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/england-bps-lump-sum-exit-scheme) 5424 Hits [ 0 Comments ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/summer-2022-newsletter#comments) Tags: [News](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/tags/news) [Grants](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/tags/grants) [Subsidies](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/tags/subsidies) [BPS](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/tags/bps) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ![PFK](https://pfk-estate.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_avatar/924_pfk-favicon.png) ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) ## [Do You Need Agricultural Planning Advice?](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/do-you-need-agricultural-planning-advice) Friday, 28 January 2022 [PFK](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) [PFK News](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/categories/pfk-news) [Land](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/categories/land) [Planning & Development](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/categories/planning-development) [ ![Farm-countryside](https://pfk-estate.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_articles/304/b2ap3_large_Farm-countryside.jpeg) ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/do-you-need-agricultural-planning-advice "Farm-countryside") PFK have been helping farmers, landowners, developers, rural businesses and individuals in all aspects of rural development for over 145 years. Our planning services encompass new residential development and agricultural workers dwellings, agricultural buildings and permitted development rights, local and agricultural occupancy conditions, lawful d... [ Continue reading](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/do-you-need-agricultural-planning-advice) 5108 Hits [ 0 Comments ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/summer-2022-newsletter#comments) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ![PFK](https://pfk-estate.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_avatar/924_pfk-favicon.png) ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) ## [Planning for the Future](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/planning-for-the-future) Sunday, 19 December 2021 [PFK](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) [PFK News](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/categories/pfk-news) [Land](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/categories/land) [ ![Planning for the Future](https://pfk-estate.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_articles/296/b2ap3_large_annie-spratt-ImZ7WfbGAv4-unsplash.jpg) ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/planning-for-the-future "Planning for the Future") There has been plenty written recently about planning for the future given the changes which are pending in the agricultural industry, but one type of planning which seems to be in short supply is the planning on how to pass on your farm to the next generation. In a recent survey carried out by NFU Mutual, it found that 52% of farmers surveyed did ... [ Continue reading](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/planning-for-the-future) 4006 Hits [ 0 Comments ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/summer-2022-newsletter#comments) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ![PFK](https://pfk-estate.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_avatar/924_pfk-favicon.png) ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) ## [Preparation is the ‘Key to Success’](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/preparation-is-the-key-to-success) Monday, 29 November 2021 [PFK](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) [PFK News](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/categories/pfk-news) [Land](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/categories/land) [ ![Preparation is the ‘Key to Success’](https://pfk-estate.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_articles/295/b2ap3_large_nick-fewings-zjFl7CLQ7lI-unsplash.jpg) ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/preparation-is-the-key-to-success "Preparation is the ‘Key to Success’") Whilst it is no doubt nice to be able to look back on what, for many, has been a successful year in the farming calendar, with all commodity prices showing significant gains on recent years, as everyone in agriculture is aware, this shouldn't mask the changes that we all face in terms of the pending start to the reduction in the payments received u... [ Continue reading](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/preparation-is-the-key-to-success) 3825 Hits [ 0 Comments ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/summer-2022-newsletter#comments) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ![PFK](https://pfk-estate.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_avatar/924_pfk-favicon.png) ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) ## [Farming Investment Fund Opens](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/farming-investment-fund-opens) Monday, 29 November 2021 [PFK](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) [PFK News](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/categories/pfk-news) [Land](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/categories/land) [ ![Farming Investment Fund Opens](https://pfk-estate.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_articles/294/b2ap3_large_business-g0950f2ba1_1920.jpg) ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/farming-investment-fund-opens "Farming Investment Fund Opens") DEFRA have launched the Farming Investment Fund. The Fund is made up of 2 strands – The Farming Equipment and Technology Fund and The Farming Transformation Fund. The grant is aimed at providing farmers, growers, and foresters with support to invest in the things which will improve productivity and help improve animal health and welfare and r... [ Continue reading](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/farming-investment-fund-opens) 3632 Hits [ 0 Comments ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/summer-2022-newsletter#comments) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ![PFK](https://pfk-estate.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_avatar/924_pfk-favicon.png) ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) ## [Where There is Muck There is Brass](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/where-there-is-muck-there-is-brass) Monday, 29 November 2021 [PFK](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) [PFK News](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/categories/pfk-news) [Land](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/categories/land) [ ![Where There is Muck There is Brass](https://pfk-estate.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_articles/293/b2ap3_large_sophie-walker-QgLE4yo5-0g-unsplash.jpg) ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/where-there-is-muck-there-is-brass "Where There is Muck There is Brass") Optimising use of organic manure not only benefits soil structure and health, but can also save a small fortune in artificial fertilizer costs. With nitrogen prices spiralling ever upwards at present and reaching heights which make you wince, now is the time to look to ensure you are making optimal use of the organic manure which you produce on you... [ Continue reading](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/where-there-is-muck-there-is-brass) 3706 Hits [ 0 Comments ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/summer-2022-newsletter#comments) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ![PFK](https://pfk-estate.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_avatar/924_pfk-favicon.png) ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) ## [Do Not Leave Matters Until the Last Minute to Maximise Benefit and Return](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/do-not-leave-matters-until-the-last-minute-to-maximise-benefit-and-return) Monday, 29 November 2021 [PFK](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) [PFK News](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/categories/pfk-news) [Land](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/categories/land) [ ![Do Not Leave Matters Until the Last Minute to Maximise Benefit and Return](https://pfk-estate.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_articles/292/b2ap3_large_judith-prins-AJa7S1fjy-I-unsplash.jpg) ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/do-not-leave-matters-until-the-last-minute-to-maximise-benefit-and-return "Do Not Leave Matters Until the Last Minute to Maximise Benefit and Return") As we all know, things in farming are changing. BPS is reducing, starting with this year's payment. If you have had an HLS / ELS agreement, then these have either come to an end, or will do within the next couple of years. The Sustainable Farming Incentive pilot has been launched this year, with different elements being rolled out over the next cou... [ Continue reading](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/do-not-leave-matters-until-the-last-minute-to-maximise-benefit-and-return) 3608 Hits [ 0 Comments ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/summer-2022-newsletter#comments) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ![PFK](https://pfk-estate.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_avatar/924_pfk-favicon.png) ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) ## [Time to sell with PFK Land Agency?](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/time-to-sell-with-pfk-land-agency) Monday, 29 November 2021 [PFK](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) [PFK News](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/categories/pfk-news) [Land](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/categories/land) [ ![Time to sell with PFK Land Agency?](https://pfk-estate.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_articles/289/b2ap3_large_trees-2900064_1920.jpg) ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/time-to-sell-with-pfk-land-agency "Time to sell with PFK Land Agency?") As the nights draw in, and autumn is heading our way fast, you don't immediately think of selling property, but if this is something you are thinking about, then now is the time to start planning. The rural property market is very buoyant at present, with demand being shown from a multitude of different property buyers, so if you are thinking about... [ Continue reading](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/time-to-sell-with-pfk-land-agency) 3574 Hits [ 0 Comments ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/summer-2022-newsletter#comments) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ![PFK](https://pfk-estate.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_avatar/924_pfk-favicon.png) ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) ## [New Graduate Land Agent appointed at PFK Land Agency](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/new-graduate-land-agent-appointed-at-pfk-land-agency) Monday, 29 November 2021 [PFK](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) [PFK News](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/categories/pfk-news) [Land](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/categories/land) [ ![](https://pfk-estate.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_articles/288/b2ap3_large_James-Martin.jpg) ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/new-graduate-land-agent-appointed-at-pfk-land-agency "New Graduate Land Agent appointed at PFK Land Agency") We are delighted to announce the appointment of James Martin to our Land Agency and Professional Services team, after having completed his Masters Degree in Rural Estate Management at the University of Aberdeen. James grew up in Cumbria and attended Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, just around the corner from our Penrith office. After moving away to... [ Continue reading](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/new-graduate-land-agent-appointed-at-pfk-land-agency) 3906 Hits [ 0 Comments ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/summer-2022-newsletter#comments) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ![PFK](https://pfk-estate.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_avatar/924_pfk-favicon.png) ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) ## [Assured Shorthold Tenancies – What to Know](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/assured-shorthold-tenancies-what-to-know) Monday, 29 November 2021 [PFK](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) [PFK News](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/categories/pfk-news) [Land](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/categories/land) [ ![Assured Shorthold Tenancies – What to Know](https://pfk-estate.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_articles/286/b2ap3_large_christian-stahl-8S96OpxSlvg-unsplash.jpg) ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/assured-shorthold-tenancies-what-to-know "Assured Shorthold Tenancies – What to Know") Drawing up a tenancy agreement is often a difficult task – here's what you need to know: The most common form of tenancy used for residential properties is an Assured Shorthold Tenancy, most commonly referred to as an AST. Since 1997 all new tenancies in the UK are Assured Shorthold Tenancies by default unless agreed otherwise. AST's must also meet... 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I'm sure I'm far from alone when saying that for most of us involved in agriculture and the rural sector generally this feels like a highly significant time for us all. Much continues to be written and said about how the changes to the support system... [ Continue reading](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/changing-times) 3801 Hits [ 0 Comments ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/summer-2022-newsletter#comments) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ![PFK](https://pfk-estate.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_avatar/924_pfk-favicon.png) ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) ## [RICS Rural Conference 2021](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/rics-rural-conference-2021) Monday, 29 November 2021 [PFK](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) [PFK News](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/categories/pfk-news) [Land](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/categories/land) On Wednesday 7th July 2021, our Land Agency team virtually attended the annual RICS Rural Conference. The agenda focused heavily on the future of the UKs agricultural policy, with key speakers including Victoria Prentis MP, Farming Minister, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Farming, Fisheries and Food, DEFRA and Lord Callanan Parliamentar... [ Continue reading](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/rics-rural-conference-2021) 3628 Hits [ 0 Comments ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/summer-2022-newsletter#comments) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ![PFK](https://pfk-estate.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_avatar/924_pfk-favicon.png) ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) ## [Environment Act 2021](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/environment-act-2021) Tuesday, 16 November 2021 [PFK](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) [PFK News](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/categories/pfk-news) [Land](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/categories/land) [Planning & Development](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/categories/planning-development) [ ![](https://pfk-estate.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_images/924/b2ap3_large_Farm-Stock-Photo-1.jpg) ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/environment-act-2021 "Environment Act 2021") New legislation has been passed which will seek to protect and enhance our environment for future generations. Through the Act, the Government will aim to clean up the country's air, restore natural habitats, increase biodiversity, reduce waste and make better use of our resources. It is hoped that the Act will halt the decline in species by ... [ Continue reading](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/environment-act-2021) 4151 Hits [ 0 Comments ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/summer-2022-newsletter#comments) Tags: [planning](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/tags/planning) [Environment](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/tags/environment) [Legislation](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/tags/legislation) [Update](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/tags/update) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ![PFK](https://pfk-estate.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_avatar/924_pfk-favicon.png) ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) ## [Adding Value with PFK Planning & Development](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/adding-value-with-pfk-planning-development) Thursday, 28 October 2021 [PFK](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) [PFK News](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/categories/pfk-news) [Land](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/categories/land) [Planning & Development](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/categories/planning-development) [ ![](https://pfk-estate.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_images/924/b2ap3_large_Naomi-Howard-.jpg) ](https://www.pfk.co.uk/news/adding-value-with-pfk-planning-development "Adding Value with PFK Planning & Development") PFK is the only business of its kind in Cumbria to employ RTPI qualified Chartered Town Planners. Town Planners have the professional skills to understand complex legislation, to find solutions to difficult property-related challenges, to negotiate and advocate for good outcomes and project manage the planning process. This article will take a look... 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