Our agricultural search reports are the only reports on the market that have been specifically designed for assessing large areas of land. The cost will depend on the size and shape of the land, but typically vary between £280 and £480 (plus VAT). These usually take between one and three working days to complete; we guarantee return within 5 working days.
All the reports are manually produced by experienced I.E.M.A. qualified consultants for greater accuracy and relevance.
Farm Risk Review
The Farm Risk Review is the only environmental search available that is specifically tailored to agricultural issues. The product is produced by experienced consultants, who assess the land for issues of agricultural relevance as well as environmental impact (such as obstructions to cultivation). Alternatively, where large areas of land are to be put to other uses (such as development), the manual assessment allows us to alter the focus of the report to address these uses.
The report provides clear, pragmatic yet extensive summaries and conclusions to give clients a deep understanding of the potential problems facing the farm. The recommendations then offer detailed advice for managing, reducing or circumventing these problems.
The Farm Risk Review offers incredible value compared with other suppliers reports. The following scale charges apply: 25-125 Ac £280; 125-250 Ac £320; 250+ Ac £380; 250+ Ac requiring more than one data and map pack £480. All charges are subject to VAT.
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Rights of Way Report
The Rights of Way Report is uniquely available from Renaissance and will identify rights of way that may be the target of attempted re-instatement. The Rights of Way Report was designed after extensive consultation with the Countryside Agency (now Natural England).
The report gives as assessment of the risk of re-instatement for each disused way identified and can act as the starting point for a future appeal against such re-instatement.
The Rights of Way Report is available for only £125 plus VAT when ordered with a Farm Risk Review (or Initial Risk Review), or can be purchased separately for £225 plus VAT.
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Phase I (Agricultural)
The Agricultural Phase I report is unique to Renaissance. It fulfils the same requirements as the standard commercial Phase I, but with additional elements appropriate to farming legislation and practices. For example the desktop assessment will comment on the likelihood of environmental impact on crop yield and water resources on and around the farm and also attempt to identify any rights of way which may affect the property. Similarly, the site inspection element of the assessment is tailored to comment on observations with agricultural rather than commercial legislation and best practice in mind. Examples are the disposal and storage of waste and oil, examination of filled land areas, burning of waste, and the scrutiny of water courses.
The legislation affecting farms has recently come of age after years of exemption from standard Environmental Protection regulations. For the first time the need for proper and considered due diligence and qualification of inherited liability for farming businesses outweighs the cost of undertaking such an assessment.
The Phase I Assessment for agricultural properties is available from £1000 plus VAT. In the past even a desktop assessment for modest size farms has cost in excess of this figure. In recognition of the need for this product and the unique way in which we buy our data and resources we are able to offer the Phase I at such a competitive price. The price is dependent on farm size and location, but will generally not increase significantly until the area of land increases above roughly 300 Acres.
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