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Top ten takeaways from The Rural Report 2021
Ross Murray, Non-Executive Chairman of Knight Frank Rural, shares ten key messages for rural property owners, their advisors and trustees, gleaned from this year’s edition of The Rural Report.
3 years ago
Rural Report
A Devon vineyard plans for a sustainable future
Sustainability lies at the heart of ambitious future plans for a Devon wine producer. The Rural Report journeys to the south west to discover more and find out how Knight Frank is helping with the…
3 years ago
Rural Report
Brexit and Covid can’t dent optimism of rural landowners
From workplace diversity to greening the countryside, rural businesses have their say as we reveal the results of the 2021 Rural Sentiment Survey.
3 years ago
Rural Report
Ask Alice – rural valuation questions answered
Alice Huxley of Knight Frank’s Rural Valuation & Advisory team answers some common queries relating to farmland and rural property, many of which increasingly have an environmental flavour to them.
3 years ago
Rural Report
Farmers and conservationists debate UK species reintroduction
For many conservationists, reintroducing species that have gone extinct is a key part of boosting biodiversity and making more room for nature. But not everybody agrees. Here, advocates for the lynx…
3 years ago
Rural Report
Exploring natural capital opportunities on a Hertfordshire estate
Knight Frank’s Rural Asset Management team is helping a large farming estate to assess its natural capital options. The Rural Report shares some of the findings.
3 years ago
Rural Report
The future facing rural landowners
Landowners and farmers are at the beginning of a journey into a brave new post-Brexit world that will be greener – and more competitive. Andrew Shirley, Head of Rural Research, surveys the terrain…
3 years ago

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Opportunities and challenges facing rural landowners
Throughout this edition of The Rural Report, we have tackled the big issue of ESG. Knight Frank’s rural property experts drill down to look at some of the more specific opportunities, challenges and…
3 years ago
Rural Report
Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones – why rural diversity matters
Farms and estates will miss out if they don’t embrace diversity, argues one of the food and farming sector’s leading entrepreneurs. The Rural Report opens its mind to find out more.
3 years ago
Rural Report
Forestry, country house and res dev land market focus
Knight Frank’s research team examines the performance of three asset classes that matter to rural property owners.
3 years ago
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Why it’s important for landowners to make a strategic review
Having a long-term plan is more crucial for farms and rural estates than ever before. The Rural Report hosted a virtual meeting of Knight Frank’s senior Rural Asset Management team to discuss strategy…
3 years ago
Rural Report
Enfield council battles climate change by planting trees
How Knight Frank is helping Enfield Council reimagine and reforest parts of its rural portfolio in an ambitious fight against climate change.
3 years ago
Rural Report
Farm properties for sale across the UK and the world
From Scottish and Italian lifestyle estates to investment-grade farming opportunities in Africa and Australasia, Knight Frank's global network of rural experts is currently selling an amazing…
3 years ago
Rural Report
What ESG means to rural landowners
ESG is the buzz acronym of the moment, but what does it really mean? We asked contributors from a cross-section of the food, farming and landownership sectors for their personal perspectives.
3 years ago
Rural Report
Agricultural investing in Africa for profit and community
Focusing on ESG doesn't mean missing out on profits when it comes to global agricultural investments. The Rural Report visits a Knight Frank client in Africa to find out more.
3 years ago
Rural Report
An estate creates a new garden village in Hampshire
Knight Frank’s Head of Residential Development Research takes a trip to the south coast to learn more about a landowner-led development that puts quality, sustainability, community, the environment…
3 years ago
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Rewilding trend boosts the UK farmland market
Conservation and climate change are increasingly driving the agricultural land market in the UK. Andrew Shirley speaks to Knight Frank’s Farms & Estates team to find out more.
3 years ago
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