The land market 2004

Shirley, Andrew

The land market 2004 - 2005 - Farmland Market (63) Spring 2005, 4-9(6) .

Analyses the land market in Great Britain in 2004 which saw a decline in publically marketed land to 128 523 acres, down from 143 000 acres in 2003 and well below the three-year average of 300 000 acres openly available during 1998-2000. Although availability was down the value of soil and farms rose in some cases to a record high level. Highlights a dip in the demand from non-farming or lifestyle buyers for agricultural property. Forecasts trends in the land market in 2005. Concludes with a regional round-up of land agents' opinions including comments on the woodland and forestry market. Tables cover vacant possession land price series annual average values and publicly marketed farmland by region