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Agriculture

How to make the most of the Sustainable Farming Incentive - January 2024

Is it now time to exploit Defra’s new entry-level agri-environment scheme and maximise its income potential?

4 months ago

Development

Housing Delivery Test 2022: Which areas are falling short?

Nearly a fifth of local planning authorities in England face having less sway over planning decisions

4 months ago

ESG

Let’s COP to it: What happened at COP28 for the built environment?

COP28 was held against a backdrop of what will almost certainly be the hottest year on record. While there has been a lot of chatter surrounding the hosting location and intent, COP remains a key…

5 months ago

Rural Matters

How to make the most of the Sustainable Farming Incentive

Is it now time to exploit Defra’s new entry-level agri-environment scheme and maximise its income potential?

9 months ago

Residential Sales

What are buyers prioritising as mortgage rates rise?

Spacious, energy-efficient homes with access to amenities top home buyers’ wish lists.

9 months ago

Rural Insights

Defra minister Lord Benyon on UK farming and nature-based markets

Green finance minister Lord Benyon shares the government’s plans for nature-based markets and his wider thoughts on food and farming.

11 months ago

ESG

UK government’s ‘Green Day’ announcements unpacked for the built environment

Whilst there wasn’t a huge amount targeting the built environment, many of the measures will have effects across the sector. We take stock below.

One year ago

The Rural Update

Going green

The Knight Frank Rural Property and Business Update – Our weekly dose of news, views and insight from the world of farming, food and landownership

One year ago

Agriculture

Bold plan to expand nature reserves and woodlands

Government pledges to create thousands of hectares of new wildlife habitats and woodland cover - but where will the land come from?

One year ago

Residential Sales

Buyers look to ‘greener homes’ to help cut energy bills

Demand for electric vehicle charging points continues

One year ago