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Working For You
How geospatial data is a game changer for rural property owners and risk mitigation
Patrick Dillon, Knight Frank’s Geospatial Analyst for Rural, explains how the innovative use of geospatial data is a game changer for rural property owners and their advisers looking to manage risk…
One year ago
Issues and Insights
Rural Valuations - Common questions related to farmland and rural property
The Rural Report’s new agony uncle, George Jewell of Knight Frank’s Rural Valuation & Advisory team, answers common queries relating to farmland and rural property
One year ago
Working For You
Strategic rural advice for charities
Helping The Donkey Sanctuary make the most of its assets while improving the lives of mules and donkeys
2 years ago
Working For You
Making the most of natural capital
Maximising the potential of the The Kennel Club’s centre of excellence for working dogs.
2 years ago
Rural Report
Ukraine war speeds up UK’s agricultural transition
The fall out from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will have a profound impact on food, farming and land use in the UK.
2 years ago
Rural Report
Nature versus food – the big debate
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has added fire to the food security debate in the UK. We asked a selection of stakeholders if policymakers are placing too much emphasis on the environment at the expense…
2 years ago
Rural Report
Planning for success
Changes to planning policy outlined in the Queen’s Speech on 10th May were more modest than the wholesale reform proposed in 2020. Landowners seeking to create value and build a sustainable legacy…
2 years ago

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Property Focus
Huge opportunities in rural diversification
Knight Frank Finance is increasingly helping rural businesses with their diversification plans. Robyn Wilson talks to the team’s new rural expert, former agricultural bank manager Bradley Smith, to…
2 years ago
Rural Report
Why vineyards are more than just the wine
Andrew Shirley meets Knight Frank’s new Head of Viticulture to quiz him about the burgeoning market for UK vineyards and how prospective winemakers can add value to their enterprises.
2 years ago
Rural Report
Jake Fiennes on 'restorative agriculture' and saving nature
Modern farming methods have broken the land, according to conservation manager Jake Fiennes. He explains how a return to the past could help restore our soils and nature without sacrificing profit.
2 years ago
Rural Report
The future of rural estates: People, Planet and Profit
The Rural Report discussed People, Planet and Profit with the new heads of Knight Frank’s Rural Consultancy and Farms & Estates teams.
2 years ago
Rural Report
Rural property management: all you need to know about environmental issues
Our experts help to reduce the stresses and costs involved with running rural property-based businesses. Here they focus on egg shortages, woodland, green grants and more.
2 years ago
Rural Report
How can rural landowners battle the energy crunch?
With fuel prices soaring, we ask a panel of experts from across Knight Frank’s network what the implications and solutions are for rural property owners.
2 years ago
Rural Report
The Ingleborough Estate planning for the future
The Rural Report heads north to find out how Knight Frank's Rural Consultancy team is helping two clients nurture the opportunities for their vision of People, Planet and Profit on a stunning upland…
2 years ago
Rural Report
What rural asset class is performing best?
Experts from Knight Frank’s Research team examine the performance of a selection of asset classes relevant to rural property owners.
2 years ago
Rural Report
Rural property management: HS2, staff shortages and going digital
Our experts explore some of the areas relating to People, Planet and Profit, where we have been helping our clients recently.
2 years ago
The Intelligence Lab