Rural & Coastal Property

Our recent rural and coastal property work includes:

• Purchase of 41 acres of arable land for dust-free haylage supplier, HorseHage
• Purchase of a farm near Oxehampton, Devon
• Acquisition of rural land in Woodbury Salterton for equestrian and grazing
• Purchase of woodland near Looe, Cornwall
• Acted on behalf of a historic farming client in a rare Temperate Rainforest deal
• Sale of farm land in Halwell, South Hams, including two parcels of grazing land
• Sale of a pony paddock in South Devon via auction
• Sale of a disused quarry in South Devon via auction
• Sale of a highly publicised coastal property to a private buyer with tight deadlines and complex contractual negotiations
• Sale of 3 acres of equestrian land in Marldon, Torbay
• Sale of potential development land subject to knotweed in West Cornwall
• Sale of parcels of agricultural land in Ashburton, South Devon
• Sale (by way of a number of lots) of a farm in Bickington, South Devon with overage provisions.
• Sale of exclusive newbuild properties in Carbis Bay, St Ives
• Multiple sales and purchases of country homes with land at the £1m plus bracket, including advising on private drainage, private water supplies and grade II listed buildings
• Purchase of 5 acres of unregistered grazing land near Denbury, South Devon
• Purchase of 4 acres of equestrian land in Haccombe, South Devon
• Purchase of 3 acres of agricultural land in Ottery St. Mary, East Devon
• Purchase of 15 acres of agricultural land in Ottery St. Mary, East Devon
• Purchase and disposal of agricultural land in Bude, North Devon
• Acted in the disposal (by way of a number of lots) of a farm in Buckland in the Moor, South Devon
• Acted in the grant of an easement over agricultural land in Bude, North Devon
• Advised clients on deeds of easements for private drainage systems to comply with the General Binding Rules 2020

The rural property lawyers at Kitson Boyce can advise on:

• The acquisition or disposal of agricultural land

Our rural & coastal property team are experts in agricultural law. We regularly act for clients both selling agricultural land and acquiring new rural holdings, whether as part of a whole farm transaction or the purchase of smaller lots. We can navigate the complexities of farm tenancies, rights of way, and the restrictive covenants that accompany agricultural land, working to ensure your transaction is completed legally and effectively. 

• The acquisition or disposal of equestrian land

We can guide you through the acquisition or disposal of equestrian land. Our team is well-versed in the unique requirements of equines and their owners and riders (including access rights, availability for water and electricity, and the need for stock-proof fencing).

• Preparation of auction packs for rural and equestrian property

The rural and coastal property lawyers at Kitson Boyce can prepare clear and detailed auction packs to facilitate the smooth disposal of rural and equestrian land at auction. With notice, the team can also act for potential buyers to review the auction or tender packs to give prospective buyers the relevant information they may need before bidding at auction or lodging a formal/informal tender bid.

• Inheritance tax implications of transferring or gifting agricultural land

We can also provide detailed advice on the inheritance tax consequences of gifting and transferring agricultural land, including the availability of Agricultural Property Relief. Our expert team will work with you to ensure your agricultural land can be passed down appropriately while minimising unnecessary liabilities. 

• Drafting and negotiation of deeds of easement

We can draft and negotiate deeds of easement that protect your interests, including those designed to grant or secure access rights. We pride ourselves on our ability to create precise and enforceable agreements to give you peace of mind for the future of your rural land. 

Client testimonials:

“Christian and his team are the stand out lawyers in the region for purchases and sales touring parks and land. They have given us valuable advice on our recent purchases of Blue Hills and Kennack Sands holiday parks together with informing our decision not to proceed on other sites which were under consideration.” 

Shaun Matthews of the Great Leisure Group (UK) Limited.

“We truly cannot express how grateful we are for everything you have done for us throughout this process. What was, at times, an incredibly complex and stressful transaction was made so much more manageable because of you. Your clarity, patience, and the way you kept us fully informed at every stage gave us real confidence, and your light-hearted approach at just the right moments genuinely helped carry us through some of the more difficult points. We always felt completely supported and in very safe hands, which is not something to be taken for granted in a process like this.”

Private clients on the purchase of a farm.