Keep up to date with the latest youngsRPS news.
Wed 26 February 2020
Since 2018, and most certainly since we left the EU on 31st January 2020, the Agriculture Bill has been at the fore front of our minds; however, during the transition period, it is business as usual for the BPS 2020 applications and all existing stewardship agreements. Read More
Mon 17 February 2020
We are thrilled to welcome Chris Dixon to our team as Business Development Consultant. Chris has been brought on board to help raise the profile of our commercial property services with a specific focus on growing the firm’s commercial client base. Read More
Fri 14 February 2020
2020 is a significant year for lettings legislative changes, as many come to fruition, mainly in the first half of the year. Here, Teresa Sargeant, Residential Lettings Manager, goes through the key dates and changes that you need to be aware of for the coming six months. Read More
Tue 11 February 2020
Today, DEFRA announced that the application window for the Countryside Stewardship Scheme has opened; encouraging farmers and landowners to embrace the opportunity to prepare themselves for the future Environmental Land Management Scheme (ELMS), and to be paid for improvements they make to the local environment. Read More
Mon 3 February 2020
We're extremely proud of our team here at youngsRPS; each and every member brings something different to our wide range of services and we want you to get to know them all a little bit better. We sat down with Lynn Nixon, Manager/Valuer at our Northallerton branch and asked her a few questions... Read More
Wed 29 January 2020
Kim Harrison, Head of Residential Property at youngsRPS, explores the residential market as we make our way through the first month of 2020 with a new government. Read More
Thu 23 January 2020
Following on from the first Agriculture Bill announced in September 2018, updated legislation was announced on 16th January detailing how the introduction of the Agriculture Bill will include new provisions. Read More
Mon 13 January 2020
Spring always comes out on top as the best time to sell, however, Rosie Spours, Valuer Manager at youngsRPS Alnwick, explains why savvy homeowners should be thinking about marketing their homes now. Read More
Wed 8 January 2020
The Chancellor, Sajid Javid has confirmed nearly £3 billion of funding for farmers in 2020; remaining at 2019 levels and giving confidence and support to the industry before the UK leaves the EU. Read More
Mon 6 January 2020
Without trying to sound cynical, the year ahead is, again, likely to be dominated by short-term uncertainty which will affect many of our business decisions. However, it is simply down to you as to whether you positively embrace this period, and use it wisely, to ensure your business is prepared for change… Read More
Thu 19 December 2019
The former public swimming pool building begins its latest chapter in Hexham’s history with a redevelopment into 45 apartments. Read More
Tue 10 December 2019
The Build to Rent sector has an important role to play within Urban Planning, our planning team looks at Build to Rent opportunities in the North East. Read More
Mon 9 December 2019
Good quality commercial property investments are often hard to find in the current market; buyers are looking at the secondary market or unfamiliar property types... Are you aware of the pitfalls in acquiring properties such as these? Read More
Fri 6 December 2019
The difficult trading conditions on the high street have been well documented; news of retail giants closing stores and restructuring is impossible to avoid. With tenant demand generally low, solutions for landlords and sellers have had to be creative. Read More
Thu 5 December 2019
This November, we are thrilled to report that the Planning Committee of Newcastle City Council voted to approve the application for the Strawberry Place development in Newcastle. Read More
Thu 5 December 2019
As cities increase in population and density, greater challenges arise in protecting the residential amenity of existing occupiers. Read More
Wed 4 December 2019
We've officially begun our latest chapter as we relocate our Newcastle office onto Grey Street in Newcastle City Centre, placing us at the centre of the city’s property and development market. Read More
Tue 26 November 2019
With the political landscape as it is and ongoing discussions around financial support in agriculture, it’s no wonder farmers are struggling to plan for the future of their business. Read More
Tue 26 November 2019
Associate Rural Chartered Surveyor, Paul McGee looks into some of the underlying risks and liabilities associated with owning rural and agricultural property. Read More
Mon 18 November 2019
To celebrate one year in our Alnwick office on the cobbles, as well as residential agency teams first birthday in Alnwick, we’ve teamed up with Jobsons of Alnwick to give you the chance to win a pair of Dubarry of Ireland Chestnut Galway boots! Read More
Tue 5 November 2019
There is, without a shadow of a doubt, a great deal of inevitable uncertainty caused by Brexit. Will it or won’t it happen? What shape will it take? Who will win the General Election? Will there be a second referendum? How long should it take to break up a partnership of 40 years? Read More
Tue 5 November 2019
On Friday 1st November, the government made the announcement that they were re-opening the Rural Growth Programme; £35 million has been allocated to provide grants for small rural businesses to create jobs and growth in the rural economy. Read More
Fri 25 October 2019
We'd like to give a big shout out to Michael Watson, Client Accounts Manager, for completing his first ever Marathon in four hours and eighteen minutes. Read More
Mon 14 October 2019
Often clients are not aware if their property is registered or even what Land Registry is. Matthew Wallace discusses the purpose of Land Registry and the benefits of registration. Read More
Wed 2 October 2019
Appointment of Helen Marks as Planning and Development Consultant. This is a new role created as a direct result of increased demand for specialist services in this area and YoungsRPS’ expansion into the commercial field for their planning department. Read More
Wed 25 September 2019
Planning Permission for a Brace of Barns After successfully helping clients to realise the potential of their assets YoungsRPS bring two traditional Yorkshire Dales barns to the market. As YoungsRPS, Chartered Surveyors and Property Consultants, bring to the market two unique barn developments in .. Read More
Tue 9 July 2019
Improve Farm Productivity with the Small Grant Scheme Today, the application window for the second round of the Countryside Productivity Small Grants (CPSG) opened for all farm types including livestock, horticulture and arable businesses, with a total of £15 million available. Read More
Fri 7 June 2019
When it comes to Choosing Agents, Trust in your Local High Street At a time where online agents are entering the market in the North East, Rosie Spours, Valuer Manager for YoungsRPS , shares her reasons for why using high street agents has many benefits: “Currently, we are seeing an increasing ... Read More
Wed 29 May 2019
TENANT UPFRONT COSTS REDUCED WHILE PROFESSIONAL LAND AGENT SERVICE REMAINS Changes to the law, to be introduced under the Tenant Fees Act 2019, mean that the process of renting a property is about to become cheaper and fairer, for the tenant with reduced upfront costs. However, Residential Lettings ... Read More
Wed 10 April 2019
Leading Rural Agency sees strong growth at Dumfries office YoungsRPS , the independent firm of chartered Surveyors, Land Agents and Property Consultants, has announced an expansion in South West Scotland, following strong demand for their specialist agricultural services in their Dumfries office. ... Read More
Tue 9 April 2019
YoungsRPS Director Commits to Sponsored Loch Cycle Ride in Aid of Local Charity This April, Graeme Bruce, Director of YoungsRPS , will be cycling a 214-mile route from Carlisle to Glasgow, in aid of the Slaley branch of the Riding for the Disabled Association. A courageous group of 16 sponsored ... Read More
Tue 9 April 2019
YoungsRPS highlight opportunity for slurry storage funding. Chartered Surveyors, Land Agents and Property Consultants, YoungsRPS , are urging Scottish farmers who are considering increasing their farm slurry capacity, to take advantage of the Scottish Government Slurry Storage Grant before the ... Read More
Fri 29 March 2019
The Health and Safety Considerations which Farmers Need to Consider at Turnout. To avoid injuries and, at worst, a fatal accident, farmers are being urged to consider the potential risks posed to people and their animals whilst on their property. Graeme Bruce, Director of YoungsRPS, gives some well ... Read More
Thu 28 March 2019
Leading Rural Agency signs deal with Hexham & Northern Marts to Share Premises and Business Opportunities. Chartered Surveyors, Land Agents and Property Consultants, YoungsRPS , today announces it is to open offices within Hexham Mart in Northumberland. This is an exciting partnership, intended ... Read More
Mon 11 March 2019
Taking Advantage of Current Opportunities during Brexit Uncertainty As we head into uncertain times, YoungsRPS are to hold a ‘Farmers Workshop’ to discuss the options available now YoungsRPS are holding a Farmers Workshop to discuss key issues at what is a particularly crucial time. This will ... Read More
Mon 11 March 2019
Emma Smith of YoungsRPS Announced as Chairman for Northumbria and Cumbria CAAV Branch At its annual AGM on 6th March, the Northumbria and Cumbria branch of the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers ( CAAV ) announced that Emma Smith, Rural Chartered Surveyor with YoungsRPS, will take up the ... Read More
Thu 14 February 2019
North East Farmers Must Act Now to Secure CPSGS Funding Delayed action can result in withdrawn applications, warns YoungsRPS With the application window due to open in the coming weeks, farmers in the North East of England are being urged to act now if they want to take advantage of funding for the ... Read More
Tue 5 February 2019
Grants and Subsidies – Key dates released 2019 key dates have been released for English grants and subsides for BPS, Countryside Stewardship and Countryside productivity Small Grant Scheme - see below. BPS 2019 Applications available online from 13 March 2019 with application submission deadline 15 ... Read More
Wed 30 January 2019
Written by Helen Proud, Rural Chartered Surveyor The announcement of the Agriculture Bill has meant that our suspicions about the future of the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) after BREXIT have been confirmed. The government wants a new system where payments are focused on “public money for public goods ... Read More
Mon 28 January 2019
Demonstrating Commitment to Career Progression YoungsRPS Announces Promotion for Long-Standing Property Valuer Kim Harrison to Associate. YoungsRPS, which offers a wide range of management and professional services in land, housing and commercial properties, has announced that estate agent Kim ... Read More
Fri 25 January 2019
Succession planning – it’s never too early to start the process Written by Charles Raine, Director With many farming businesses involving several generations and with farm diversification on the increase, succession planning has become a complex, but necessary issue. Succession planning isn’t about ... Read More
Mon 21 January 2019
YoungsRPS Announces Appointment of Rural Surveyor to its expanding Northumberland Team YoungsRPS, which offers a broad spectrum of management and professional work in rural, development and commercial fields, has announced the appointment of Matthew Wallace. This appointment is the latest ... Read More
Thu 17 January 2019
Uncertainty for new farmers Written by Michael Halliday, Farm Business Consultant Having been tasked to write an article about uncertainty for new entrants to farming, the following quote immediately jumped to mind: “Uncertainty is the only certainty there is”. I Googled the full quote for accuracy ... Read More
Wed 9 January 2019
Tenants’ improvements amnesty – an agent’s view Written by Michael Halliday, Farm Business Consultant As an agent I’ve come across three distinct tenant viewpoints regarding the amnesty. There are highly engaged tenants who have drawn up extensive lists of improvements and are keen to progress ... Read More
Wed 2 January 2019
We are pleased to present our third issue of Insight Scotland which includes the following articles: Contract Farming Agreements (CFAs) – The Pitfalls Tenants’ Improvements Amnesty - An agent’s view Uncertainty for new farmers Please click on the link below to download the magazine. Read More
Wed 2 January 2019
YoungsRPS announce appointment of new Valuer Manager to its Expanding Alnwick Office The Alnwick branch of YoungsRPS , who offer property solutions across the commercial property, rural and residential agency markets, has announced the appointment of Rosie Spours, who joins the business as a full ... Read More
Wed 2 January 2019
Below are the latest key dates for the Basic Payment Scheme 2019. These dates are to help farmers stay compliant with the cross compliance conditions in Scotland. 1 January 2019 Start of the scheme year. You must meet all Cross Compliance conditions from this date. Start of management for EFA ... Read More
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