Foot and mouth implications for the land market
Foot and mouth implications for the land market
- 2001
- Property Forecast 4(4) April 2001, 2-3(2) .
Offers a tentative analysis of the implications for the land market of the Foot and Mouth Disease. Land market activity is currently almost at a standstill. Predicts that, with more land likely to be on sale in the second half of 2001, the strength of the land market will depend on both the strength of demand from outside farming, and commercial farmers within each sector. Suggests those who wish to avoid risk may be looking to market farms with residential appeal at the earliest opportunity. Also looks at the wheat market and livestock prices. Graph and table.
FOOT-AND-MOUTH DISEASE
LAND PRICES
LAND MARKET
FORECASTS
Offers a tentative analysis of the implications for the land market of the Foot and Mouth Disease. Land market activity is currently almost at a standstill. Predicts that, with more land likely to be on sale in the second half of 2001, the strength of the land market will depend on both the strength of demand from outside farming, and commercial farmers within each sector. Suggests those who wish to avoid risk may be looking to market farms with residential appeal at the earliest opportunity. Also looks at the wheat market and livestock prices. Graph and table.
FOOT-AND-MOUTH DISEASE
LAND PRICES
LAND MARKET
FORECASTS