Why BNG exists – and why it matters locally Since 12 February 2024, most developments in England must deliver a minimum 10% Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) under the Environment Act 2021. Oxfordshire’s Local Planning Authorities (LPAs) have fully embedded this […]
A reflection – from people who aren’t farmers, but who stand firmly with them. Before anything else: we back British farmers. We’re not farmers ourselves – and we don’t pretend to be. We only see a fraction of what farmers […]
For decades, “self-build” has been the preserve of the few. The word itself evokes images of sprawling plots, glass walls, and Kevin McCloud standing in a hard hat on Grand Designs.But this really needs to change. Across Oxfordshire and rural […]
For many Oxfordshire landowners, traditional uses such as arable farming, pasture, or equestrian livery no longer reliably cover rising input costs. With the Basic Payment Scheme now phased out and the new Environmental Land Management (ELM) and Sustainable Farming Incentive […]
Planning gain is the increase in land value that arises when planning permission is secured – particularly where land shifts from agricultural, horticultural, or equestrian use into residential or mixed-use development. For smaller sites in Oxfordshire (typically 0.5-5 acres), understanding […]
Short-term lets and serviced accommodation (SA) have shifted from a side-hustle opportunity into a mainstream property strategy across the UK. Oxfordshire is no exception: from student flats in Oxford city to luxury cottages on the Cotswolds fringe, hundreds of owners […]
Build-to-Rent (BTR) has typically been associated with large urban apartment blocks, institutional investors, and city-centre regeneration. But recent shifts in demographics, investment appetite, and housing delivery models have opened the door to smaller, locally relevant BTR schemes. What is Build-to-Rent? […]
For developers and landowners alike, the concept of securing or disposing of land without triggering full purchase or sale commitments upfront can be both powerful and pragmatic. Option agreements offer precisely this flexibility. What is an Option Agreement? An option […]
In the towns, villages, and edge-of-settlement zones across Oxfordshire and the surrounding counties, there are thousands of residential plots quietly holding more value than meets the eye. With the right understanding of title splitting, it’s possible to unlock this value […]
In the heart of rural England, Oxfordshire faces a now-familiar paradox: a beautiful, prosperous county, where housing has become increasingly unaffordable – especially for those with deep local roots. Policymakers are under pressure to build, but top-down schemes often meet […]
