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TenantFarmersAssociation

Members Benefits Handbook 2020/2021

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CONTENTS Page No.

FOREWORD 7 1.0 ABOUT THE TFA 9

1.1 TFA National Officers 9

1.2 TFA Regional Officers 10

1.3 TFA Head Office Staff 11

1.4 TFA Regional Map 13 1.5 TFA Officers by Region 15

2.0 MEMBER BENEFITS 19

2.1 Absolute Accounting Software 19 2.2 AgriWebb 20 2.3 Bionic (Formally known as Make it Cheaper) 21 2.4 Bira Bank 22 2.5 Equine Business Guide 23 2.6 Farmers Guardian 25 2.7 Farmers Weekly 26 2.8 Henderson Insurance Brokers 27 2.9 The John Nix Farm Management Pocketbook 28 2.10 Leaf (Linking Environment and Farming) 29 2.11 The Northern Farmer 29 2.12 Solway Recycling Ltd 30 2.13 Wire (Women in Rural Enterprise) 31

3.0 ADVICE WHEN YOU NEED IT 33

3.1 Advice from Head Office 33 3.2 TFA Plus 34 3.3 Legal Helpline 35 3.4 Recommended Professionals 35


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FOREWORD

Dear Member,

The publication of this year’s TFA Members’ Handbook falls under the shadow of the global Covid-19 pandemic and the measures put in place by the UK Government to control the spread of the virus. No sector of the economy, no walk of life and no part of society has escaped the impact of the measures that have been put in place and agriculture has not been immune.

Not only has the TFA been active in Whitehall and Cardiff, to ensure that the needs and requirements of the tenanted sector of agriculture were understood by Ministers and Officials throughout this period, we have been in individual discussions with members helping to manage the consequences of the restrictions within businesses and in relationships between landlords and tenants. It has been particularly important to ensure that members are being kept up to date with the rapid pace of new information. We have been pleased with the feedback from members who have found our weekly e-Bulletins invaluable in helping them navigate through the emerging difficulties and challenges.

In just the same way, as under normal circumstances, we have aimed through the time of crisis to provide helpful advice, timely information and important support. Although our programme of events through the remainder of this year has had to be cancelled, the TFA remains fully committed to meeting the needs and aspirations of our members. Within this handbook you will encounter the full range of services available to you as a member of the TFA. I would encourage you to make full use of your membership for the benefit of your farm business.

Thank you for your ongoing support of our work, on your behalf, and please do let me know if you have any ideas for how we can improve what we do for you.

Finally, as always, we are grateful to all our Recommended Professionals, affiliates and others who support us through their advertising in this handbook. This greatly assists in covering the costs of its printing and distribution.

With very best wishes

George Dunn, BA MSc FRAgS

TFA Chief Executive

4.0 INFORMATION WHEN YOU WANT IT 39

4.1 Membership pack 39 4.2 TFA News 39 4.3 TFA Weekly e-Bulletins 39 4.4 Guidance Notes 39 4.5 Briefing Notes 40 4.6 Rent Databank 41 4.7 Business Opportunities 41 4.8 Websites 41 4.9 Email Alerts 42 4.10 Social Media 42

4.11 Member Meetings 43 4.12 Shows and Events 43

5.0 SUPPORTING YOU ALL THE TIME 45

5.1 TFA Cymru 45 5.2 Lobbying Government 45 5.3 Lobbying Parliament 45 5.4 Contact with Landlords 46 5.5 Professional Bodies 46 5.6 Other Farming Organisations 46 5.7 Media 46 5.8 Tenancy Reform and Industry Group (TRIG) 47 5.9 FBT10+ 47

6.0 TFA LEGAL PROTECTION INSURANCE 49 45RECOMMENDED PROFESSIONALS DIRECTORY 51



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1.0 ABOUT THE TFA

1.1 TFANationalOfficers


Mark CoulmanNational Chairman

Robert Martin National Vice-Chairman

Helen Radmore Junior National Vice-Chair/Treasurer

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1.2 TFARegionalOfficers 1.3 TFAHeadOfficeStaff

Keith FaulknerWest Midlands

Robert MartinNorth West

Mark PetersSouth East

Gaynor WellwoodEast Midlands

Helen RadmoreSouth West

Robin WatersEast

Jeremy WalkerWessex

Dennis MathesonTFA Cymru

Stephen WyrillNorth East

Kim WiggintonMembership Co-ordinator

Julia MeadowsCommunications &Events Co-ordinator

Lynette SteelFarm Policy Adviser

George DunnChief Executive

Caroline FootAdviser

Sharon DunnPersonal Assistant to the National Chairman and

Chief Executive

Andrea JonesAccounts Administrator

Adriana Vaux Adviser



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1.4 TFA Regional Map

The regional map below illustrates the TFA regions. The table overleaf identifies counties in each coloured region, outlining the TFA officer for the area.

01 South West02 South East03 East04 East Midlands05 West Midlands06 North West07 North East08 TFA Cymru09 WessexSTFA


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1.5 TFA Officers by Region

The table below identifies TFA regions by location and colour code, highlighting the counties included and also giving details of the TFA officers for each area.

01 South WestCornwallDevon

Helen RadmoreChair

T: 01822 852546

Jeremy Oatey Vice-Chair

T: 01752 816330M: 07774 865199

02 South EastBerkshireEast SussexHampshireIsle of Wight, KentSurrey, West Sussex

Mark PetersChair

T: 01273 812389M: 07711 723713

Ian McCubbine Vice-Chair

M: 07850 610400

03 EastBedfordshireBuckinghamshireCambridgeshireEssex, HertfordshireNorfolkNorthamptonshireSuffolk

Robin WatersChair

T: 01787 222378M: 07974 795028

Nigel RichardsVice-Chair

T: 01908 217766M: 07802 721305

04 East MidlandsLeicestershireLincolnshire NottinghamshireWarwickshire

Gaynor WellwoodChair

T: 01476 860418M: 07985 787160

George RennerVice-Chair

M: 07813 789001

Mark CoulmanNational Chair

T: 01724 798079M: 07739 034815

05 West MidlandsCheshire DerbyshireHerefordshireShropshireStaffordshireWorcestershire

Keith FaulknerChair

T: 01694 731363M: 07950 024249

Chris WilsonVice-Chair

T: 01743 884648M: 07989 970826

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1.5 TFA Officers by Region continues

06 North WestCumbriaLancashire

Robert MartinChair

T: 01697 476261M: 07880 731839

Christine ScottVice-Chair

T: 01200 446631M: 07969 539889

07 North EastClevelandDurhamNorth HumbersideNorthumberlandNorth YorkshireSouth YorkshireWest YorkshireEast Riding of Yorkshire

Stephen WyrillChair

T: 01748 811643M: 07754 582600

David CupitVice-Chair

T: 01423 360825M: 07808 946904

08 TFA CymruNorth WalesSouth Wales

Dennis MathesonChair

T: 01691 780584

Elwyn EvansNorth Vice-Chair

T: 01407 840267M: 07977 588153

Glyn JonesSouth Vice-Chair

T: 01970 890667

09 WessexBuckinghamshireDorsetGloucestershireOxfordshireSomersetWiltshire

Jeremy WalkerChair

T: 01823 412353M: 07773 345213

Brian BradleyVice-Chair

T: 01202 848214M: 07768 194407

STFAScotland Christopher Nicholson

ChairT: 01988 500423


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2.0 MEMBERBENEFITS

2.1 AbsoluteAccountingSoftware

EasytouseMakingTaxDigitalsoftwarefrom £30+VATforTFAMembers

Absolute Accounting Software provide simple to use, cost effective tax and accounting packages.

With the introduction of HMRC’s Making Tax Digital (MTD) plan, Absolute have developed revolutionary software to enable farm businesses to continue to use spreadsheets for their accounting processes. This software is used extensively by farmers across the UK.

The Absolute Excel VAT Filer is bridging software which allows you to submit your VAT data in the correct digital format to HMRC. It is easy to use, doesn’t require additional accounting software to work and comes with free and unlimited email technical support from the Absolute team. TheAbsolute ExcelVAT Filer works with standalone spreadsheets or spreadsheets exported from non-MTD compatible accounting packages. Furthermore, if HMRC reject a MTD submission, users can click on the error message to find out how they can fix the issue.

HMRC have confirmed that spreadsheets and bridging software will still be allowed after the end of the MTD soft-landing period which ends in April 2021. They have also confirmed that Absolute’s Excel VAT Filer software meets the MTD filing requirements for after this date as well.

Many business owners have bought MTD software but are now regretting their decision due to the complexity of the product or because they’ve paid for extra accounting functionality they don’t need. If this resonates with you, it is not too late to change your MTD software. We recommend Absolute’s MTD software to give you a low cost, simple and effective solution to filing your VAT returns digitally.

TFA Members can buy the AbsoluteExcelVATFiler for just £30 + VAT, a 25% discount off the normal price. To find out more, watch the demonstration video at www.absoluteexcelvatfiler.co.uk or to claim your discount contact the TFA direct on 0118 930 6130.

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2.2 AgriWebb

KeepBetterRecords,MakeBetterDecisions

AgriWebb helps livestock businesses and tenant farmers become more efficient, productive and sustainable. Through a simple and easy to use, cloud-based app, AgriWebb takes the pain and stress out of day to day farm management, cross compliance inspections and farm reporting.

Welsh tenant farmer James Smith was one of AgriWebb’s first users in the UK. James used to struggle with his sheep, beef and whole farm record keeping. Now, with AgriWebb’s simple app and powerful reports James can focus on what matters to him: family, his farm and career.

“Before AgriWebb, I would have winged it and overspent, overstocked, and had drugs and medication sitting around that I didn’t need… I’ve probably saved £200 - £300 (in 4 months).”

James Smith, Abermangoed Farm, AgriWebb User

Today, thousands of farmers across the globe use AgriWebb to manage millions of sheep and cattle. Customers have seen livestock production performance increases of 20% through the simple-to-use app.

Members can now take advantage of exclusive discounts, TFA dedicated information and demonstration sessions, free setup, training sessions and many other benefits and events exclusive to TFA members.

Try the record keeping and reporting software for free or contact the AgriWebbteam for a personal demo and receive up to three months free, upon registering with the code TFAMEMBER.

For more information please visit www.agriwebb.com/uk

2.3 Bionic

NeverOverpayforBusinessEnergyAgain

Bionic believes your time is precious and understands it should be better spent focusing on what’s really important - the smooth running of your farm.

That’s why Bionic’s tech-enabled experts want to save you time, money and hassle when finding the best energy deal.

Bionic’s exclusive DoItForYouservice means you can say goodbye to the endless phone calls, tiresome form-filling, tedious waiting times and pushy sales conversations that can come with switching utilities. Bionic handles it all for you. Every single year.

Each time your energy contract is up for renewal, Bionic will search their entire panel of trusted energy suppliers to find the best deal for your business. Bionic does the hard work, but make sure you always stay in control. Here’s how:

ThechoiceisalwaysyoursBionic only work with suppliers that offer great rates and outstanding service but, if there’s a supplier you’d rather not use, Bionic will simply remove them from the list.

EverythinginoneplaceYour gas and electricity accounts are all handled by a single contact, which makes things a lot less complicated.

InsuranceAny insurance queries from TFA members will be passed to Henderson Insurance Brokers, the TFA Affiliated Insurance partner.

SupportwhenyouneeditBionic are not just there for the switch - you can count on Bionic for anything energy. Bionic will always resolve any issues on your behalf.

Shift the hassle and frustration of finding a great business energy deal and become a Bionic business customer to gain the peace of mind that your utility needs will always be covered. Switching with Bionic could save you up to £2,144* a year.

Get started today and go to TFA.bionicpartner.co.uk or call 0800 188 4928.

*At least 10% of Bionic customers saved on average £2,144 on their business electricity and gas contracts between August

2018 and August 2019.

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2.4 BiraBank

TFA’sonlyapprovedfinancepartner.

The TFA and BiraBank are working in partnership to provide highly competitive lending and savings products for your business and personal needs. This facility is open to TFA members who have been a member for six months or more*.

Lending:

Rates - Competitive rates all year round. Go to birabank.co.uk/loans/ to see the current rates. No hidden costs - the monthly repayment you are quoted is all you will pay.Loans - All BiraBank loans feature no admin or early repayment charges. All items of a capital nature or connected with the business, i.e. cars, vans, trucks, tractors, farm equipment, computers, machinery, point of sale equipment, alarm and security systems, new shop-fittings and showrooms, can be financed.Repayment - Easy to arrange monthly repayments by standing order. Insurance - Please note that comprehensive insurance of all items covered by the loan agreement is the responsibility of the member.

Savings:

A range of saving accounts from regular savers to deposit accounts and ISA’s. To see the full range, visit the savings section on its website birabank.co.uk/savings.

VehicleBrandPartners:

BiraBank has partnered with a number of big vehicle brands, such as Ford, Toyota, Lexus, Peugeot, Citroen, Jeep and Fiat, to give Bira members exclusive access to savings across a wide range of new cars, vans and SUV’s when purchased using a BiraBank vehicle loan.

Furtherinformation- please contact David Pears or Frank Burton at BiraBank, quoting TFA as a reference, on telephone number 0121 446 6688 or email: [email protected]. Further information can be obtained from the BiraBank website: www.birabank.co.uk

The TFA receives a small commission every time a member enters into a new scheme. This commission helps the TFA to maintain lower membership rates for its members.

* Please note that a copy of your latest accounts may be required for credit assessment purposes, particularly if you are using the facility for the first time.

BIRA BANK LIMITED is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority (Financial Services register No. 204478) Registered office: 225 Bristol Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham B5 7UB. Registered in England. Company No. 0555071

2.5 EquineBusinessGuide

TFAMembersSave20%

The EquineBusinessGuide has been completely rewritten for 2020. The all-new 7th Edition is an invaluable resource for anyone connected with the equine industry.

The book contains:

• Completely updated gross margins for all the main equine enterprises, including liveries, riding schools, stud farms, equine tourism, competitions and more

• Comprehensive information on costs, covering feed, forage, grazing, bedding, tack, veterinary, contract and buildings

• Labour issues, including wages, legislation and labour planning

• An explanation of support systems and grants

• A wealth of business management information, including finance, taxation, law, marketing and renewables

The EquineBusinessGuide will be vital for students, professionals advising the equine industry and those managing equine enterprises.

It is all the equine business information you need in one publication. TheEquineBusinessGuide is priced at £40 and we are delighted to offer TFAmembersa20%discount,makingthecostjust£32. Simply call 01664 567 676 and quote the discount code EBG20TFA to receive the offer or add the code to the APPLY COUPON area at the cart when purchasing online at www.abcbooks.co.uk/shop.



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2.6FarmersGuardian

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Farmers Guardian brings you everything you need to know from the world of agriculture. The latest news, politics, innovation, animal health, farming advice, classifieds and more.

A subscription gives you the information you need to maintain a profitable business.

FarmersGuardian is offering a four-week free trial to TFA members when signing up to become a VIP+ subscriber via Direct Debit.

A VIP+ subscription includes:

• 1st Class home delivery of FarmersGuardian magazine

• Full access to the FarmersGuardian website FGInsight.com

• Use of the FarmersGuardian App

• Grant Checker - Look up and research agriculture grants, loans & scholarships available to you as a farmer

• Legal Helpdesk - 30 minutes of free legal advice (per legal matter) from a specialist rural business solicitor

• Downloadable Intelligence Guides

• Access to the Market Prices database

• Digital editions of Arable Farming & Dairy Farmer magazines

• A weekly VIP email with early access to the classified ads

• Discounts on farming goods & services

To subscribe to FarmersGuardian and claim the free trial*, simply call 0330 333 0056 and quote H202 or visit https://farmers-guardian.com/farmers-guardian/H202.

* TFA Members pay nothing for 4-weeks, then £35.75 per quarter thereafter. This offer expires 31 March 2021.mccartneys.co.uk

A long-established multi-discipline firm of chartered surveyors advising on agricultural, residential and commercial property throughout Wales and the West Midlands.

A wealth of experience and specialist advice to the tenanted sector:

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2.7 FarmersWeekly

TFAMembersSave37%

We are delighted to offer TFA members a fantastic saving of 37% off the cover price when you subscribe to FarmersWeekly.

Pay just £118 for a year’s subscription, instead of the normal £188.70(saving£70.70).

Every week you will receive practical information to help you manage and grow your business, plus the latest news so you’ll know what’s happening, product tests, current market stock & sale prices, success tips from other farmers, a classified section to help you buy and sell AND full unlimited access to FWi.co.uk and the digital edition of Farmers Weekly.

FarmersWeekly magazine: £118Includesprintmagazine,digitaleditionandfullaccesstoFWi.co.uk

To subscribe, call FarmersWeekly on 0330 333 9694 and quote code 3946 or go to www.fwsubs.co.uk/tfa20

This offer expires 30 June 2021. Please contact TFA head office for the new code after this date.

2.8 HendersonInsuranceBrokers

TFAApprovedInsurancePartner

Henderson Insurance Brokers Ltd is the approved Insurance affiliate for TFA members and has over 30 years’ experience within the agricultural sector.

Following the acquisition by Aon in 2017, HendersonInsuranceBrokersLtd will work as one in supporting the TFA and its members in arranging general farm and related business insurance.

HendersonInsuranceBrokersLtd understands that farming is a high-pressure business with more regulations, form filling and extra demands on your time. They have the expertise, professionalism and knowledge of the farming industry to ensure that when it comes to insurance, your cover is appropriate, effective and value for money.

As a tenant farmer, your insurance needs to take account of the amendments and improvements that you have made to your farm property. This will ensure that a claim for a building that you occupy does not leave you with a repair bill for any alteration that you have made to the structure. For example, if you have extended, or added to a shed, installed new doors, shutters, boarding, retaining walls, silos, livestock handling systems or electrics, these may not be your landlord’s responsibility. Your insurer should specify these on your policy along with any improvements made to your domestic property.

For every policy taken out or renewed with HendersonInsuranceBrokersLtd via TFA, the TFA will receive a percentage of the commission earned by Aon. This provides valuable funding to support the causes and issues of tenant farmers on a nationwide basis*.

HendersonInsuranceBrokersLtd is available to work with TFA members across the country and looks forward to assisting you. For further details of the cover available, please contact the TFA’s Membership Co-ordinator on 0118 930 6130 or email [email protected].

*The percentage received is 15% of any commission earned by Aon. Full disclosure is available on request. Details correct at the time of publication.



Mark Coulman with James Gray at the 2020 TFA Chairman’s Reception

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2.9 TheJohnNixFarmManagementPocketbook

TFAMembersSave15%

TheJohnNixFarmManagementPocketbook is the most widely used and trusted agricultural costing book in the UK. The 50th Anniversary Edition is now available to buy for budgeting for the 2020 year. It is continuously improving, with new additions making it more comprehensive than ever before. The Pocketbook provides you with crucial information to:

• complete your annual budgets reliably

• learn about renewableenergy

• build a long term business strategy

• spot opportunities to raise efficiency

• measure the benefits of diversification

• all other farmbusiness costings

• New chapters this year on EnvironmentalEmissions and WholeFarmCostings

For more information on the JohnNixFarmManagementPocketbook. Simply visit www.thepocketbook.co.uk where you can download the full Contents page and a few sample pages completelyfree before purchase.

The TFA has negotiated a 15%discount on the JohnNixFarmManagementPocketbook, simply telephone 01664 564 508 and state you are a TFA member to receive the offer.

2.10 LEAF(LinkingEnvironmentAndFarming)

MembershiptoLEAFforJust£113

The TFA and LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) are working together to help you. LEAF is a membership organisation which promotes Integrated Farm Management practices, combining modern agriculture with environmental sensitivity.

LEAF membership for the first year is available to TFA members at the lowest farm membership rate available (£113 + VAT), irrespective of farm size. LEAF gives you a way of honestly appraising your farming performance. LEAF’s membership tools and services, and access to LEAF’s national network of demonstration farms and innovation centres, can help you to identify ways to make your farming even better. Membership costs from as little as 30p a day but it can mean so much to your business performance.

Should you decide to join LEAF, you will receive access to the on-line LEAF Sustainable Farming Review. This whole-farm management tool offers a complete business and environmental health check. It aims to improve efficiency, reduce running costs and help demonstrate environmental credentials.

To receive the preferential joining rate, please contact LEAF on 024 7641 3911, advising that you are a member of the TFA, or email [email protected]

Further information about LEAF can be found on their website www.leafuk.org

2.11 TheNorthernFarmer

The Northern Farmer is pleased to be working with the TFA and is able to offer members of the TFA, 12 issues of The NorthernFarmer publication for just £12. To take advantage of this offer, please call 0800 138 1420 or 01274 705248 quoting ’TFAOffer’. Lines are open between 8:30am and 5:30pm.



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2.12 SolwayRecyclingLtd

TFAMembersSave£30

SolwayBin&Linersystem is available at £230insteadofthenormal£260 + VAT to TFA members, with other discounts available on bulk purchase of Stokbord, calf and sheep pens. For further information on the products and prices, please contact SolwayRecyclingLtd direct on 01387 730666 advising that you are a member of the TFA.

2.13 Wire

3MonthsFreeMembership

The TFA and Women inRuralEnterprise (WiRE) are working together to help rural businesswomen. WiRE is a membership organisation which has been providing support to people running rural businesses since 1999. WiRE has members across the UK and a network of local groups who meet every month to share knowledge, information and ideas.

WiRE’soffice is at Harper Adams University, Shropshire and this small team of staff are 100% dedicated to helping rural business succeed. WiRE is all too aware of the many barriers faced by rural businesswomen and is very conscious of the need to offer specifically designed services to support its members on a realistic level. It is keen to help create and grow rural businesses, sustain and regenerate rural economies and put rural businesswomen on the political and business agenda.

TFA members are being offered 3monthsFREEWiREmembership. To find out more about WiRE and this offer, call 01952 815338 or email: [email protected], quoting “TFA member”.



2020 TFA Chairman’s Reception – George Eustice MP with TFA National Officers

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3.0 ADVICEWHENYOUNEEDIT

All TFA members have access to specific, one-to-one advice on all agricultural and land occupation queries from the dedicated staff team at head office. This comes at no additional cost and is available by telephone, email, letter or, when required, at a face-to-face meeting.

Call:01189306130orEmail:[email protected]

3.1 AdvicefromHeadOffice

GeorgeDunn,BAMScFRAgS-ChiefExecutive

George Dunn studied Agricultural Economics at Nottingham and Reading Universities before working as an Economist at the Headquarters of the Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries & Food in Whitehall, London. He then spent four years as Rural Economics Adviser to the Country Landowners Association before joining the Tenant Farmers Association as Chief Executive in January 1997.

He was appointed a member of the Properties Committee of the National Trust in 2001 and it’s Rural Enterprise Panel in 2004 and is now a Specialist Volunteer for agricultural and land use matters. He served as a Trustee of the Farming Community Network for seven years and as its Chairman for the last five of those years standing down at the end of 2015. He served as a member of DEFRA’s Future of Farming Group and is a continuing member of the Tenancy Reform Industry Group and the Welsh Government Strategic Partnership group for agriculture. He is a Fellow of the Royal Agricultural Societies, a Trustee of the Arthur Rank Centre and is active in his local church.

LynetteSteel-TFAFarmPolicyAdviser

Lynette Steel graduated from Harper Adams University in 2009 after studying Rural Enterprise and Land Management. She then went on to work for Holstein UK for six years, immersing herself within the UK Dairy Industry. Following this, she worked for an agricultural merchant, setting up their Sales & Marketing department. Lynette will be advising members on a range of topics, including Basic Payment Schemes, Environmental Stewardship and other agricultural schemes and grants and working on post Brexit agricultural policy issues in England and Wales.

Growing up on the family’s dairy farm in Cornwall, Lynette now farms alongside her husband on a tenanted arable holding in Hampshire. She has within the last few years, become an integral part of running the business, whilst overseeing the introduction of a commercial sheep enterprise and running of a HLS scheme.

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CarolineFootBSc(Hons)PgDMRICSFAAV-TFAAdviser

Caroline Foot joined the TFA head office Team as an Adviser in January 2018. Having grown up on a tenanted farm in Cornwall, Caroline had always wanted to work in the agricultural sector. She graduated in 2011 after studying Rural Resource Management at Reading University, a course focussing on everything rural, agricultural and environmental. She then completed a postgraduate course in Rural Estate and Land Management at Harper Adams University in 2015. This focussed slightly more on the legal and technical aspects of the rural sector and allowed Caroline to qualify as a Chartered Surveyor. Caroline is now a fully qualified Rural Chartered Surveyor (MRICS) and Agricultural Valuer (FAAV). Before joining the TFA’s team, she worked in the rural advisory sector for Luscombe Maye, in South Devon and Stags in Launceston, Cornwall. Caroline works partly from home, in Cornwall, but visits the TFA’s Head Office regularly.

AdrianaVauxBSc(Hons)MScMRICSFAAV-TFAAdviser

Adriana Vaux graduated from the Royal Agricultural University with a Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors approved MSc in Rural Estate Management. She previously studied for a BSc (Hons) in International Equine and Agricultural Business Management at the university in 2009. In 2014, Adriana joined the TFA where she worked for four years as an assistant adviser whilst gaining her Membership of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors qualification enabling her to become a Chartered Rural Surveyor and achieving Fellowship of the Association of Agricultural Valuers. Adriana worked away from the TFA for a year, as a trainee solicitor for the highly regarded law firm, Agri Advisor. She did this alongside studying law with the University of Law in Birmingham. Adriana returned to the TFA in 2019, in an adviser capacity, as well as carrying out TFA Plus work, acting on behalf of TFA members who wish to be represented. Adriana’s favourite areas to work within are landlord and tenant, equine and agricultural law. Adriana has spent her life in the countryside growing up in west Kent. For the last eleven years living in North Herefordshire with her family.

3.2 TFAPlus

In addition to the free advice, information and support enjoyed by all TFA members, through our TFAPlus service we can go further on your behalf. If you need someone to act on your behalf, on any tenancy related or other land occupation matter, through our TFAPlus service you could use one of the TFA’s head office team on a chargeable, not-for-profit basis. Using TFA Recommended Professionals may still be the best option for more detailed, complex or larger cases. For more straightforward issues, TFAPlus could be just what you need.

TFAPlus is ideal for situations where you feel out of your depth to act on the advice the TFA has provided, but you do not want to go to the full extent of engaging the services of a Recommended Professional. The issue could be about settling the terms of a consent for a non-agricultural use, finalising a rent review, appealing against a penalty imposed by the Rural Payments Agency or Rural Payments Wales, or assisting with putting together a planning application or planning objection.

TFA Advisers will be able to guide you on whether using TFAPlus would be the right course to take for your individual circumstances, or if, in fact, it would be better for you to use a TFA Recommended Professional (see section 3.4 below). TFA Advisers are also able to act under the terms of the TFA’s legal expenses insurance (see section 6). Our aim is to help you to resolve matters swiftly, efficiently and as cost effectively as possible. Ask for more details about how TFAPlus could work for you. Full terms and conditions apply and are available on request.

3.3 LegalHelpline(non-farmingandnon-tenancyissues)

Non-farming, business related legal matters (including employment disputes, contract issues and liability claims) or taxation issues, can be handled by our legal helpline that is provided for TFA members by Stephensons solicitors, through our affiliation with the Legal Protection Group (LPG). It is available 24 hours a day although, depending on the query, the helpline may need to arrange to call you back with a specialist adviser.

Members accessing the helpline need to say that they are members of the Tenant Farmers Association and quote policy reference LPGBTE016. The telephone number to use is 0344 840 6345.

3.4 RecommendedProfessionals

The TFA works with 61 professional chartered surveyors, solicitors and accountants who have been selected by the Regional Committees of the TFA for their expertise in dealing with landlord tenant and other land occupation matters. The selections are made following recommendations made by TFA members. More information about individuals can be found on page 51 of this handbook, within the Recommended Professional Directory or by contacting the TFA head office.

Each Recommended Professional has agreed to be bound by terms and conditions established by the TFA to ensure that TFA members are receiving the best possible service. The full terms and conditions appear on page 52 of



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this handbook. Some Recommended Professionals also offer preferential fee rates to TFA members. The TFA keeps in regular contact with the Recommended Professionals to ensure a two-way flow of information between the TFA and the agents, solicitors and accountants who are operating at the cutting edge of the landlord/tenant system. This makes certain that members of the TFA are being well served. The regular dialogue is enhanced by holding two formal meetings each year with the Recommended Professionals: One held in each of the regions and one on a national basis, normally in London.

Many of our Recommended Professionals can act for members who have the benefit of the TFA’s legal expenses insurance through LPG. When doing so, the Recommended Professional will liaise with both LPG and TFA head office in the conduct of your claim. Details of those recommended professionals who can act under the terms of the legal expenses insurance, can be found against their individual listings within the Recommended Professional directory, starting on page 51.

When using a Recommended Professional, please ensure to advise them that you have been referred by the TFA.

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4.0 INFORMATIONWHENYOUWANTIT

4.1 MembershipPackOn joining the TFA, you are provided with a Membership Pack. The pack contains a full range of TFA literature, Guidance Notes, background information and details on the varied special offers available to members.

4.2 TFANews

TFA members receive six issues of the TFA News every year though the post. The main aim of these newsletters are to highlight important policy developments to members, provide up to-date information and raise awareness on a wide range of issues. TFA Cymru members also receive six issues of the TFA Cymru News. Printed in both Welsh and English, these newsletters aim to provide information on topical issues specific to Wales.

4.3 TFAWeeklye-Bulletins(e-Newsande-Bites)

Each week, the TFA distributes an email bulletin to members outlining recent activities, documents which have been published on the website over the previous week, forthcoming meetings and other items of interest. The format changes every other week, so you will receive a longer e-News one week where stories are more in depth and because we know your time is precious the following week you get a shorter e-Bites, which gives you more of a flavour of what the hot topics are while still allowing you to read more if you want via a web link.

If you would like to receive this weekly update, please call the TFA head office on 0118 930 6130 to update your membership record.

4.4 GuidanceNotesTFA Guidance Notes deal with issues which have long term application for tenant farmers. The following Guidance Notes are available either on the TFA’s website or in hard copy from TFA head office.

NewTenancies• Applying For a Tenancy• Checklist for a New Farm Business Tenancy• Model Farm Business Tenancy Agreement• Registering a Lease and Payment of Stamp Duty Land Tax

RentReview• Practical Issues on Rent Reviews• Rent Reviews Under the Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 - Productive

Capacity and Related Earning Capacity


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• Rent Reviews under the Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 - The Value of Farmhouses

• The Arbitration Process for Rent Reviews (under the Arbitration Act 1996).

Succession• Tenancy Succession under the 1986 Agricultural Holdings Act• How to Approach the Livelihood test for Tenancy Succession under the

Agricultural Holdings Act 1986• How to Approach the Commercial Unit Test for Tenancy Succession under

the Agricultural Holdings Act 1986

EndofTenancy• Notices to Quit• End of Tenancy Considerations for Farm Tenants in England• End of Tenancy Considerations for Farm Tenants in Wales• What to Do if Your Landlord Seeks Planning Permission for Change of Use

on Your Farm • Compulsory Purchase and Compensation for Tenant Farmers

OtherTenancyMatters• Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 Tenancies Summary of Repairing Obligations

under the ‘Model Clauses’• The Regulatory Reform (Agricultural Tenancies) (England and Wales) Order

2006 Explained• Agricultural Tenancies - Improvements and Fixtures• Game Damage and Disturbance Compensation

OtherTopics• Livestock Worrying - Prosecutions Under the Dogs (Protection of Livestock)

Act 1953 and the Animals Act 1971• Example Protected Tenancy for a Farm Worker• Example Assured Shorthold Tenancy for a Farm Worker

4.5 BriefingNotesThe best way you can ensure that you are well briefed on day-to-day issues is by signing up to receive our weekly e-Bulletins (see above). From time to time, we will use specific Briefing Notes to cover more complex issues of immediate concern. These will be published online and will also be made available in hard copy to TFA members on request.

4.6 RentDatabankComparable evidence of rent settlements is always hard to find. The TFA monitors rent trends and has collated, with the help of TFA members, a comprehensive and unique Rent Databank. The Rent Databank provides a valuable bench marking tool, allowing members to make a comparison to gauge if their rent is competitive with others. The TFA Rent Databank is accessible to all members on the TFA website and is fully searchable. For further information, please contact head office.

The Rent Databank is only as good as the information provided by members. Please ensure to let us know the outcome of all rent reviews, whether they end up with a change in the rent or a standstill. Information can be provided in hard copy with the forms issued with the regular TFA News, online through the Rent Databank page in the members’ area of the TFA website or by calling one of the Advisers at head office. All information is kept confidential and data is published anonymously.

4.7 BusinessOpportunities(IncludingTenancies)

The TFA has a dedicated area within the Members area of the TFA website, where it brings together information about available business opportunities throughout England and Wales. This database is usually updated on a weekly basis and includes tenancies, partnerships and grazing licences. The TFA harvests information from a wide range of sources including landlords and agents to create a unique, comprehensive list of opportunities for its members. Brief details are also included within the weekly e-Bulletins.

While the TFA cannot find you a farm, it can offer its members advice on writing tender documents and assist with interview preparation in order to maximise your chances of success.

4.8 Websites- www.tfa.org.uk and www.tfacymru.org.uk

As well as providing members with direct access to specially developed services such as the TFA Rent Databank and a database of tenancy opportunities, the TFA websites give members immediate access to all fields of information compiled by the TFA, such as:

• TFA Briefing Notes• TFA Guidance Notes• TFA Newsletters• TFA consultation responses and lobbying documents• TFA template documents• Reports of Meetings with Representatives of Landlords



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• TFA media releases• TFA conference transcripts• Agricultural Land Tribunal Reports

Accesstothewebsite:

To log on to the websites, members are required to enter their membership number and their postcode. When entering your postcode, please ensure to include the space. Please check your details online and if anything needs changing, either do so online or contact head office to get them changed.

Membership ID: 50555 (Example only) Postcode: BH3 5PP (Example only)

Record your login details

Membership No: Postcode:

4.9 EmailAlertsMatters about which the TFA considers members should be informed immediately will be reported to members by an email alert. To receive these alerts, members should make sure that they have provided Head Office with an up-to-date email address.

4.10 SocialMedia

For up to the minute news including updates about the agricultural industry and the TFA, why not follow the TFA and TFA Cymru on social media. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. We also have a YouTube channel containing short videos with useful pointers on things like rent reviews, repairs and other tenancy matters. To find us simply search: TenantFarmersAssociation. Don’t forget to click the subscribe button and hit the notification bell, so you do not miss any future videos. At a time when it pays to be up to date with latest industry developments as they happen, you can connect with us quickly using the following URLs:

www.facebook.com/tenantfarmersassociation

www.twitter.com/tenantfarmers or www.twitter.com/TFACymru

www.instagram.com/tfacomms

4.11 MemberMeetings

From time to time the TFA will arrange to hold member meetings throughout the country which allow members to meet head office staff and to hear topical presentations from interesting speakers. They provide a forum for discussion and members can also raise individual concerns on a face-to-face basis. Dates, times and venues for member meetings for TFA and TFA Cymru are advertised to members in advance of them taking place and we aim to move them around England and Wales so that all members have the opportunity to attend.

Meetings and farm walks are run on a demand-led basis. If members would like to have a meeting in their local area to discuss topical issues, such as an issue on an estate, or something specific to your area, the TFA is happy to facilitate requests. If you would like a meeting to be arranged in your area please contact head office.

4.12 ShowsandEvents

In 2020/21 the TFA plans to attend a variety of shows and technical events up and down the country. These are prime opportunities to meet the TFA team and seek advice on any tenancy issues you may have. Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic many of the usual shows have either been cancelled or postponed. At the time of going to press the TFA is planning to attend the following:

VisittheTFAStandin2020at:

NSASheepThree Counties Showground, Malvern Rescheduled for 19 Oct

WelshWinterFairRoyal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells 30 Nov - 01 Dec

Some dates and venues for 2021 are yet to be confirmed. Finalised details are sent out on TFA fliers prior to each event. All meetings, walks and shows which the TFA attend are published on the website under the Calendar of Events

VisittheTFAStandin2021at:

RoyalCornwallShowWadebridge, Cornwall 10 - 12 June

GreatYorkshireShowHarrogate, Yorkshire 13 - 15 July

*RoyalWelshShowRoyal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells 19 - 21 July

WelshWinterFairRoyal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells 29 -30 Nov

* No TFA stand at this event. Please contact TFA Head Office for a specific appointment.



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5.0 SUPPORTINGYOUALLTHETIME

5.1 TFACymru

TFA Cymru is the respected voice of the tenanted sector of agriculture within Wales. TFA Cymru is fully engaged with

the Welsh Government across a wide range of policy areas. TFA Cymru is represented on many Welsh Government stakeholder groups and has regular meetings with Rural Payments Wales, Natural Resources Wales, Farming Connect and other Welsh stakeholders. Through the TFA’s Chief Executive, TFA Cymru has a seat on “Amaeth Cymru” the Welsh Government and industry partnership group for Welsh agriculture. TFA Cymru members have a dedicated newsletter in both English and Welsh and access to the full range of TFA member benefits.

5.2 LobbyingGovernment

The TFA keeps in regular contact with Government Ministers and Officials in Whitehall and Cardiff to ensure that the views of members are represented at the highest levels of Government. Our lobbying of the Government seeks to ensure that when policy decisions are made or changes in legislation proposed, the views of the tenanted sector of agriculture and those who do not own the land that they farm are known, understood and appreciated by the decision-makers. We respond to all relevant Government consultation documents and draft policy statements. Whilst most of our time is spent with DEFRA in England and the Environment, Energy & Rural Affairs Directorate of the Welsh Government, we are also involved with a host of other Government Departments including the Treasury on matters of Taxation, Business Enterprise and Industrial Strategy in relation to the functions of the Groceries Code Adjudicator and the Government’s wider Industrial Strategy and the Department for Housing Communities and Local Government on planning. Our lobbying of Government extends to all relevant statutory agencies including the Rural Payments Agency, Rural Payments Wales, the Environment Agency and Natural Resources Wales.

5.3 LobbyingParliament

It is vitally important for the TFA to lobby MPs and Peers in Westminster and members of the Welsh Assembly in Cardiff. The TFA seeks to influence new legislation by providing briefing and suggesting amendments to Bills, providing briefing for Parliamentary and Assembly debates and assistance with

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5.8 TenancyReformIndustryGroup(TRIG)

The TFA is an active member of the Tenancy Reform Industry Group (TRIG) which advises DEFRA and the Welsh Government on farm tenancy issues, both in relation to specific tenancy legislation and wider policy areas. As a result of the work of TRIG, DEFRA and the Welsh Government consulted on changes to farm tenancy legislation which are now progressing through Parliament in the Agriculture Bill. As well as the TFA, the membership of TRIG is made up of representatives from landowning, young farmers and professional bodies.

5.9 FBT10+

With the launch in 2015 of our FBT10+ campaign targeted at increasing average lengths of term on Farm Business Tenancies

to 10 years or more, we achieved significant coverage of the problems associated with short lengths of tenancy term and the reasons why we need to increase average lengths for farm business resilience, environmental and soil quality purposes. The Government has understood the need to encourage longer lengths of tenancy to ensure the prosperity and resilience of the tenanted sector of agriculture but, to date, we have seen little progress from Government in bringing forward any of the necessary legislative and taxation changes required. The TFA will continue the campaign to achieve more sustainable lengths of term on Farm Business Tenancies.

Parliamentary and Assembly questions relevant to the needs of TFA members. We meet with the opposition spokespeople from the non-Government parties to brief them on issues of concern. From time to time, the TFA also seeks to ask MPs and AMs to raise formal questions of Government Ministers. The TFA regularly contributes to Committee Inquiries of both the English Parliament and Welsh Assembly and is often asked to provide oral evidence on specific topics.

5.4 ContactwithLandlords

The TFA meets regularly with representatives of major rural landlords including the National Trust, Duchy of Cornwall, Duchy of Lancaster, Crown Estate, Church Commissioners, the Defence Estates and Local Authorities. We also engage regularly with the Country Land and Business Association which represents the interests’ of private landlords throughout the country. The notes from these meetings can be found on the TFA’s website.

5.5 ProfessionalBodies

The TFA has regular engagement with the bodies which represent the professionals that operate in the agricultural tenanted sector including the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, the Association of Chief Estates Surveyors and Property Managers in the Public Sector (ACES) and the Agricultural Law Association.

5.6 OtherFarmingOrganisations

The TFA has close links with a host of other farming organisations both informally and formally through various stakeholder groups. In particular, the TFA works closely with the NFU and CLA as well as building alliances with environmental, consumer interest and animal welfare groups in the development of new policy frameworks.

5.7 Media

The TFA has extensive contacts in national, regional and industry media who are sent regular media briefings by the Association to keep them up to date with what is happening in our sector. Increasingly the TFA is becoming more involved in social media, web forums and blogs.

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6.0 TFALEGALPROTECTIONINSURANCE

The TFA and Legal Protection Group (LPG) are working together to provide this unique insurance, which is available only to TFA members. The cost, including insurance premium tax, is £386.

With the cost of legal disputes continuing to escalate, this policy offers TFA members cover that will provide at least a significant contribution towards the costs involved in tenancy disputes, and other related disputes, up to a maximum level of indemnity of £50,000 in each case. In summary, the areas of cover available under the terms of the policy are as follows:

• Arbitration and Tribunal hearings on agricultural tenancy disputes (for example rent reviews, notices to quit and succession).

• HMRC tax, PAYE and VAT investigations protection.

• Employment disputes and compensation awards.

• Defence of legal rights.

• Statutory licence appeals.

• Property protection and personal injury.

• Contract disputes.

For full written details or an application form, please contact Head Office or visit the TFA website www.tfa.org.uk/insurance to download a copy of the information or an application form.

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REGION 01: SOUTH WEST

Chartered Surveyors

Edward Buckland MRICS FAAV(RICS Registered Valuer) Director

Edward BucklandChartered Surveyors, Auctioneers, Valuers & Land Agents,Crusader HouseNewham Road, TruroCornwall TR1 2DP

T: 01872 306090M: 07595 893394 E: [email protected] W: www.edwardbuckland.co.uk

Sheamus Machin FRICS FAAVSole Practitioner Sheamus Machin Chartered SurveyorWindover Farm BarnMadford, HemyockCullomptonDevon EX15 3QX

T: 01823 680444M: 07971 123128 E: [email protected]: www.sheamusmachin.co.uk

Johanna Merritt BSc (Hons) MRICS FAAVRural SurveyorRobert H Hicks & Co West Hele Buckland Brewer Bideford Devon EX39 5LZ

T: 01237 451044DD: 01840 211581 F: 01237 451309 M: 07976 648415 E: [email protected]

Richard Stagg BSc (Hons) MRICS FAAVSole Practitioner Richard Stagg Rural Surveyors33 Higher TownSampford PeverellTivertonDevon EX16 7BR

T: 01884 821973M: 07989 403450 E: [email protected] W: www.richardstagg.com

RecommendedProfessionalsDirectoryTermsandConditions

1. Recommended Professionals appear on the TFA’s list in their personal capacity. The TFA recommendation does not apply to their firms or others within their firms unless they also appear on the list as individuals on their own account.

2. Recommended Professionals are not entitled to claim that they are authorised by the TFA to act for the TFA on its behalf.

3. When contacted by a TFA member for advice, Recommended Professionals will confirm that the individual is a member of the TFA and whether or not they are already represented.

4. Recommended Professionals will provide TFA members with initial advice by way of a telephone call (or if appropriate a meeting). Initial advice will be provided by the Recommended Professional on a free of charge basis except that reasonable travelling expenses may be charged to the member where the member requests a visit to his farm. The Recommended Professional should advise the member of the level of travel expenses that will be charged. Following the initial advice, the Recommended Professional should indicate the basis of the costs of being retained to act on the member’s behalf.

5. Subsequent fees and charges from work arising as a result of the initial advice should be explained to and agreed by the TFA member prior to instructions being given.

6. The outcome of any rent negotiations shall be reported to the TFA for inclusion in their Rent Databank by the Recommended Professional unless the TFA member specifically instructs otherwise.

7. The TFA cannot be held liable in any way for the advice provided by a Recommended Professional. Any liability relating to the advice will be borne by the Recommended Professional. All Recommended Professionals have confirmed that they are adequately covered by insurance in respect of their advice and actions.



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Region 02: South East

Chartered Surveyors

Martin Allen MRICS FAAV Sole PractitionerElgars 41 High StreetWinghamCanterburyKent CT3 1AB

T: 01227 720557 F: 01227 728330 M: 07860 624482 E: [email protected] W: www.elgars.uk.com

Michael Bax BSc FRICS FAAV Director

BTF PartnershipClockhouse BarnCanterbury RoadChallockAshfordKent TN25 4BJ

T: 01233 740077F: 01233 740088M: 07836 710506 E: [email protected]: www.btfpartnership.co.uk

David Blake MRICS FAAV PartnerBatcheller Monkhouse 67-69 The BroadwayHaywards HeathWest Sussex RH16 3AS

T: 01444 412402M: 07710 903088 E: [email protected] W: www.batchellermonkhouse.com

Chris D’Olley MRICS FAAVPartner, RuralCarter Jonas9a Jewry StreetWinchesterSO23 8RZ

T: 01962 833360F: 01962 870776M: 07801 666162E: [email protected]: www.carterjonas.co.uk

REGION 01: SOUTH WEST (continued)

Chartered Accountants

Andrew Vickery ACAHead of RuralOld Mill Accountants and Financial PlannersMaltravers HousePetters WayYeovil, SomersetBA20 1SH

T: 01935 709321M: 07815 561733E: [email protected]: www.oldmillgroup.co.uk

Solicitors

Esther Woolford PartnerClarke Willmott LLPBlackbrook GateBlackbrook Park AvenueTauntonTA1 2PG

T: 0345 209 1840M: 07500 954153E: [email protected]: www.clarkewillmott.com



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Region 02: South East (continued)

Chartered Accountants (continued)

Adrian Pearce ACA CTA PartnerKreston Reeves LLP9 Donnington Park85 Birdham RoadChichesterWest SussexPO20 7AJ

T: 01243 787627E: [email protected]: www.krestonreeves.com

Solicitors

Duncan SigournayPartnerThrings Solicitors2 Queen SquareBathBA1 2HQ

T: 01225 340064 F: 01225 319735 M: 07775 744952 E: [email protected] W: www.thrings.com

Region 02: South East (continued)

Chartered Surveyors (continued)

Simon Lush FRICS FAAV Partner

Henry Adams LLPRowan HouseBaffins LaneChichesterWest SussexPO19 1UA

T: 01243 533633 F: 01243 531850 M: 07891 969210 E: [email protected] W: www.henryadams.co.uk

Jon Rimmer MRICS FAAV DirectorHobbs Parker Property Consultants LLP Romney HouseMonument WayOrbital Park, AshfordKent TN24 0HB

T: 01233 506201F: 01233 502211 M: 07710 182531 E: [email protected]: www.hobbsparker.co.uk

Stuart Walker BSc MRICS FAAV PartnerWhite & Sons 39-41 Station Road EastOxtedSurreyRH8 0BD

T: 01883 723680E: [email protected]: www.whiteandsons.co.uk


Nick Holmes ACA Managing PartnerChavereys Chartered Accountants2 Jubilee WayFavershamKent ME13 8GD

T: 01795 594495F: 01795 594499 M: 07787 150752 E: [email protected]: www.chavereys.co.uk



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Region 03: East (continued)


Graham Ellis FRICS FAAV FLAA PartnerStanfordsThe Livestock MarketWyncolls RoadColchesterEssexCO4 9HU

T: 01206 842156F: 01206 852585 M: 07798 643534E: [email protected]: www.stanfords-colchester.co.uk

James Paynter MRICSDirectorSherwill Drake Forbes Shire BarnBlisworth Hill FarmStoke Road, BlisworthNorthamptonshire NN7 3DB

T: 01908 614248 E: [email protected]: www.sdforbes.com


Grant Pilcher FCA ATII TEP MBIAC N Sch PartnerMHA Larkin Gowen LLPFaiers HouseGilray RoadDiss, NorfolkIP22 4WR

T: 01379 651067F: 01379 650421E: [email protected]: www.larking-gowen.co.uk

Solicitors

Christopher Findley SA Partner

Forsters Solicitors31 Hill StreetLondonW1J 5LS

T: 020 7863 8565M: 07850 397991E: [email protected] W: www.forsters.co.uk

Region 03: East

Chartered Surveyors

Will Abbott FRICS FAAV Land AgentBrown & CoCastle Link33 North Bar StreetBanburyOxfordshire OX16 0TH

T: 01295 273555DD: 01295 220224M: 07545 923005E: [email protected]: www.brown-co.com

David Bletsoe MA DipArb MRICS FAAV MCIArb PartnerBletsoesOakleigh HouseThrapstonKetteringNorthants NN14 4LJ

T: 01832 732241 E: [email protected]: www.bletsoes.co.uk

Edward Briggs FRICS FAAV DirectorBriggs and Stone Ltd25 Wycombe RoadPrinces RisboroughBuckinghamshireHP27 0EE

M: 07768 367542E: [email protected]: www.briggsandstone.co.uk

Adam Case MRICS FAAV Partner

Cruso & WilkinWaterloo StreetKing’s LynnNorfolkPE30 1NZ

T: 01553 816424F: 01553 692388 M: 07778 659831E: [email protected]: www.crusowilkin.co.uk



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Region 04: East Midlands

Chartered Surveyors

Ellie Allwood BSc LLM FRICS FAAVPartnerJHWalter LLP1 Mint LaneLincolnLincolnshireLN1 1UD

T: 01522 504320F: 01522 512720 M: 07919 694227E: [email protected]: www.jhwalter.co.uk

Tim Atkinson BSc MRICS FAAVPartnerJHWalter LLP1 Mint LaneLincolnLincolnshireLN1 1UD


Charlie Bryant BA (Hons) MSc MRICS FAAV REVLand Agent, PartnerBrown & CoHolland House16 High StreetSpaldingLincolnshirePE11 1TW

T: 01775 717893M: 07968 760788E: [email protected]: www.brown-co.com

Russell Jeanes MRICS FAAVPartner

Masons Chartered SurveyorsCornmarketLouthLincolnshire LN11 9QD

T: 01507 350508M: 07966 104101E: [email protected]: www.masons-surveyors.co.uk

Region 03: East (continued)

Solicitors (continued)

Jonathan Long PartnerAshtons LegalThe Long BarnFornham Business CourtFornham St. MartinBury St EdmundsSuffolk IP31 1SL

T: 01284 727012F: 01284 764214M: 07809 389682E: [email protected]: www.ashtonslegal.co.uk



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Region 04: East Midlands (continued)

Solicitors

Catherine Harris Partner and Head of AgricultureWilkin Chapman LLPThe Maltings11-15 Brayford Wharf EastLincolnLN5 7AY

T: 01522 515929M: 07825 214293E: [email protected]: www.wilkinchapman.co.uk

Tim Russ Partner

Roythornes SolicitorsEnterprise WayPinchbeckSpaldingLincolnshire PE11 3YR

T: 01775 842542F: 01775 725736M: 07887 985812E: [email protected]: www.roythorne.co.uk

Region 04: East Midlands (continued)


Christopher R M Longstaff FRICS FAAV (RICS Registered Valuer) Senior PartnerLongstaff Chartered Surveyors5 New RoadSpaldingLincolnshire PE11 1BS

T: 01775 765533F: 01775 762289M: 07711 019289E: [email protected]: www.longstaff.com

James O’Brien BSc (Agric) FRICS FAAV MCIArb Consultant, Land AgencyBrown & CoHolland House16 High StreetSpaldingLincolnshirePE11 1TW

T: 01775 722321M: 07768 465742E: [email protected] W: www.brown-co.com

Ian Walter BSc CEnv FRICS FAAV Senior Partner

JHWalter LLP1 Mint LaneLincolnLincolnshireLN1 1UD



Mark Chatterton BSc (Hons) FCA PartnerDuncan & Toplis14 London RoadNewarkNottinghamshireNG24 1TW

T: 01636 640321M: 07880 506882E: [email protected]: www.duntop.co.uk



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Region 05: West Midlands (continued)


Roy Jackson MAAT FCCATax and Business AdvisorWhittingham Riddell LLPBelmont HouseShrewsbury Business ParkShrewsbury SY2 6LG

T: 01743 273273E: [email protected]: www.whittinghamriddell.co.uk

Solicitors

Michael Johnstone PartnerLoxley Solicitors LtdLangford MillKingswoodWotton-under-EdgeGloucestershireGL12 8RL

T: 01453 700623F: 01453 700183 M: 07825 941273 E: [email protected] W: www.loxleylegal.com

Region 05: West Midlands

Chartered Surveyors

Philip Meade FRICS ACIArb DirectorDavis Meade Property Consultants103 Beatrice StreetOswestryShropshire SY11 1HL

T: 01691 659658F: 01691 676144 M: 07971 052335E: [email protected]: www.dmpcuk.com

Gareth Wall MRICS FAAV MBIAC Managing Partner

McCartneys LLP54 High StreetKingtonHerefordshireHR5 3BJ

T: 01544 230316F: 01544 230860 M: 07974 143336E: [email protected] W: www.mccartneys.co.uk

John Wilson FRICS FAAV Partner

Whittaker & Biggs34 High StreetBiddulphStoke on TrentStaffordshire ST8 6AP

T: 01782 522117F: 01782 450487 M: 07970 428319E: [email protected]: www.whittakerandbiggs.co.uk

Ruth Farrell BSc (Hons) MRICS FAAV MBIAC RICS DipArb Senior Rural Business Consultant

DJM ConsultingThe Rural CentreWest Farm, Aston EyreBridgnorthShropshire WV16 6XB

T: 01746 714089M: 07850 722709E: [email protected] W: www.theruralbusiness.co.uk



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Region 07: North East

Chartered Surveyors

Ellie Allwood BSc LLM FRICS FAAV PartnerJHWalter LLP1 Mint LaneLincolnLincolnshireLN1 1UD


Richard Brown BSc (Hons) MRICS FAAV Managing Partner

Richard Brown & PartnersThe OfficeSouth BellshillBelfordNorthumberland NE70 7HP

T: 01668 213546M: 07974 706133E: [email protected] W: www.richardbrownandpartners.co.uk

Robyn Peat FRICS Managing PartnerGeorge F White LLP8 Front StreetWolsinghamCounty DurhamDL13 3AA

T: 01388 529560F: 01388 528258 M: 07860 487038 E: [email protected] W: www.georgefwhite.co.uk

Jonathan Wallis MRICS FAAV Sole PractionerJonathan Wallis Chartered SurveyorStartforth Morritt Memorial Community CentreHigh StartforthBarnard CastleCo. Durham DL12 9AQ

T: 01833 908087M: 07921 134505E: [email protected]: www.jonathanwalliscs.co.uk

Region 06: North West

Chartered Surveyors

Robyn Peat FRICS Managing PartnerGeorge F White LLP8 Front StreetWolsinghamCounty DurhamDL13 3AA

T: 01388 529560F: 01388 528258 M: 07860 487038 E: [email protected] W: www.georgefwhite.co.uk

Adam Winthrop MRICS FAAV DirectorWBW Surveyors LtdChartered Surveyors & Planning ConsultantsSkipton Auction MartGargrave RoadSkipton BD23 1UD

T: 01756 692900M: 07885 243390 E: [email protected] W: www.wbwsurveyors.co.uk


Paul Benson ACA CTA Partner

Marrs BensonThe MillStation RoadWigtonCumbria CA7 9BA

T: 01697 508925M: 07946 236291E: [email protected]: www.marrsbensonaccountants.co.uk

Solicitors

Samantha McAlister Solicitor

Minihan McAlisterWarwick Mill Business CentreWarwick BridgeCarlisle CA4 8RR

T: 01228 217218 F: 01228 217018M: 07800 833120E: [email protected] W: www.minihanmcalister.co.uk



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Region 08: TFA Cymru

Chartered Surveyors

Philip Meade FRICS ACIArb DirectorDavis Meade Property Consultants103 Beatrice StreetOswestryShropshire SY11 1HL

T: 01691 659658F: 01691 676144 M: 07971 052335E: [email protected]: www.dmpcuk.com

Kathryn A Perkins MRICS FAAV Chartered SurveyorEdward H PerkinsSt John HouseSalutation SquareHaverfordwestPembrokeshire SA61 2LG

T: 01437 760730F: 01437 769762M: 07977 905374 E: [email protected] W: www.edwardperkins.co.uk

Gareth Wall MRICS FAAV MBIAC Managing PartnerMcCartneys LLP54 High StreetKingtonHerefordshireHR5 3BJ

T: 01544 230316F: 01544 230860 M: 07974 143336E: [email protected] W: www.mccartneys.co.uk


Jonathan Ollier BSc FCA PartnerBaldwins Holdings Ltd5-7 Beatrice StOswestryShropshireSY11 1QE

T: 01691 661144E: [email protected]: www.baldwinsaccountants.co.uk

Region 07: North East (continued)


Adam Winthrop MRICS FAAV DirectorWBW Surveyors Ltd Chartered Surveyors & Planning ConsultantsSkipton Auction MartGargrave RoadSkipton BD23 1UD

T: 01756 692900M: 07885 243390 E: [email protected] W: www.wbwsurveyors.co.uk

Solicitors

Anne ElliottSolicitor & Consultant

Latimer Hinks Solicitors5-8 PriestgateDarlingtonCo DurhamDL1 1NL

T: 01325 341500F: 01325 381072 E: [email protected] W: www.latimerhinks.co.uk

William J GreenConsultantMuckle LLPTime Central 32 GallowgateNewcastle upon Tyne NE1 4BF

T: 0191 2117830F: 0191 2117788M: 07785 614366E: [email protected]: www.muckle-llp.com



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Region 09: Wessex

Chartered Surveyors

Will Abbott FRICS FAAVLand AgentBrown & CoCastle Link33 North Bar StreetBanburyOxfordshire OX16 0TH

T: 01295 273555DD: 01295 220224M: 07545 923005E: [email protected]: www.brown-co.com

Chris D’Olley MRICS FAAVPartner, Rural

Carter Jonas9a Jewry StreetWinchesterSO23 8RZ

T: 01962 833360F: 01962 870776 M: 07801 666162 E: [email protected]: www.carterjonas.co.uk

Chris J C Graham MRICS FAAVPartnerMoore Allen & Innocent LLP33 Castle StreetCirencesterGloucestershireGL7 1QD

T: 01285 648106F: 01285 640494 M: 07970 849728E: [email protected] W: www.mooreallen.co.uk

Barry Meade FAAV and Agricultural Valuer Managing DirectorDavis Meade3 Market PlaceMarshfieldWiltshireSN14 8NP

T: 01225 892255 M: 07977 938852E: [email protected]: www.davismeade.co.uk

Region 08: TFA Cymru (continued)

Solicitors

Dr Nerys Llewelyn Jones Managing PartnerAgri AdvisorLlys y LlanPumsaintCarmarthenshire SA19 8AX

T: 01558 650381F: 01558 610330M: 07703 106811 E: [email protected] W: www.agriadvisor.co.uk



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Region 09: Wessex (continued)


Mike Butler ACA PartnerPKF Francis Clarke LLPBlackbrook Gate 1Blackbrook Business ParkTaunton TA1 2PX

T: 01722 337661M: 07458 064162E: [email protected]: www.pkf-francisclark.co.uk

Solicitors

Esther Woolford PartnerClarke Willmott LLPBlackbrook GateBlackbrook Park AvenueTaunton TA1 2PG

T: 0345 209 1840M: 07500 954153E: [email protected] W: www.clarkewillmott.com

Christopher Findley SAPartner

Forsters Solicitors31 Hill StreetLondonW1J 5LS

T: 020 7863 8565M: 07850 397991E: [email protected]: www.forsters.co.uk

Duncan SigournayPartner

Thrings Solicitors2 Queen SquareBathBA1 2HQ

T: 01225 340064F: 01225 319735 M: 07775 744952 E: [email protected] W: www.thrings.com

Vivienne Williams PartnerMichelmores LLPBroad Quay HouseBroad QuayBristol BS1 4DJ

T: 0117 906 9302M: 07968 947705 E: [email protected] W: www.michelmores.com

Region 09: Wessex (continued)


Richard Miller MRICS FAAV Managing PartnerSymonds & Sampson LLP30 High West Street DorchesterDorsetDT1 1UP

T: 01305 756974F: 01305 260859 M: 07971 675560 E: [email protected] W: www.symondsandsampson.co.uk

Andrew Troughton Managing Director

Carver KnowlesStrensham Business ParkStrenshamWorcestershireWR8 9JZ

T: 01684 853400M: 07776 228338 E: [email protected] W: www.carverknowles.co.uk

Andrew C Robinson BSc FRICS FAAV Senior PartnerSymonds & Sampson5 West StreetWimborneDorsetBH21 1JN

T: 01202 882103F: 01202 848122 M: 07710 294201 E: [email protected]: www.symondsandsampson.co.uk

Mark Neason MRICS FAAV Head of Professional Services

Stags7 High Street Wellington Somerset TA21 8QT

T: 01823 653424 E: [email protected]: www.stags.co.uk



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